You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter ● explain why you changed jobs ● describe your new job ● tell him/her your other news. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________,

Dear Suresh, Hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to tell you about my new

job

Use synonyms

. As you know, the

job

Use synonyms

before my

last

Linking Words

one was so hectic, and I wasn’t getting enough

time

Use synonyms

to rest. I quit that

job

Use synonyms

and joined a café as a waiter, but I still wasn’t happy with it. So, I changed my

job

Use synonyms

based on my interests, and I

finally

Linking Words

found one. I got a

job

Use synonyms

as a chef in the most famous restaurant near the city centre. My work is from 12 pm to 8 pm, so I get enough

time

Use synonyms

to rest. I’m a lead chef and have two juniors who work under me. Most of our customers are Chinese and Italian. Though it’s been just a week since I joined, I’ve received many compliments for my presentation skills. Now I get enough free

time

Use synonyms

during the day, so I joined swimming classes , and it’s on Tuesday and Thursday of the week

Punctuation problem

, so

show examples

Punctuation problem

apply

show examples

I am planning to use my free

time

Use synonyms

by taking a management course, but I’m still figuring it out. Hope I decide it soon and will let you know in my next letter. See you soon. All the best, Apoorva S

apoorvashashi16.9

Feb 28, 2026

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site's author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

task response

Task response: The letter covers why you left, your new job, and other news. Some parts are a bit long. Say the reason in a short way and show how the new job fits your goal.

coherence

Coherence and cohesion: Make each paragraph about one idea. Use short sentences. Begin a paragraph with a clear idea and use simple links like and, but, so.

structure

Clear order of ideas: reason for leaving, new job, and other news.

tone

Friendly and real tone for a letter.

presentation

Opening and closing fit well for a letter.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »- a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

Do you want to check your IELTS essays?

Submit unlimited essays, letters and charts. Sign up right now and start improving your writing skills.

2
Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
2
Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
2
Grammar mistakes
detected issues

0123456789.0505

Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 7.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

202 words

🚀 Prepare for IELTS writing section today!

Unlimited Task 1 & Task 2 checks
Practice with essays, charts, and letters.
Personalized suggestions & mistake analysis
Spot every mistake and boost your score.
Topic ideas & vocabulary helpers
Expand your ideas and use the right words.
Progress tracking
Watch your writing improve with every practice.

Topic Vocabulary:

job
work
leave
change
reason
new
old
grow
learn
balance
pay
salary
company
team
role
duties
tasks
project
meeting
office
city
hours
plan
clients
friend
news
move
flat
class
cook
language
visit
soon
hope

What to do next:

Look at other essays:

6.5
band
Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?
Many packaged products and concealed drinks involve high amounts of sugar which can cause medical problems to prevent this the products which involve sugar must be overpriced. I totally agree with this statement because it can cause health problems and the best way to deal with this situation is that increase the price of sugary products.
7
band
Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects other people think that in today's world subjects like science and tech are more important than history discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Without any doubt, society is divided into two paradoxical attitudes. It is opined by some that history is an essential subject is it connects us with the culture. However, some are giving importance to other subjects, such as science and tech. Although they have their reasons behind it, I support the former view.
6
band
The best way to reduce youth crimes is to educate their parents with parental skills. To what extent you agree or disagree
Some people argue that providing parents with necessary parenting techniques is the most effective way to cope with increasing rates of juvenile delinquency. From my perspective, joint efforts from families and schools are needed to curb those heightened concerns.
6.5
band
Once students go to school, teachers have a greater influence on their intellectual and social development than parents. Do you agree or disagree?.
Hardly can one deny the pivotal importance of the development of intellectuals and communities who have been affected by teachers more than their families. This essay will examine both views and explain why I partly agree with this opinion.
7
band
In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?
With a higher level of mobility in the modern world, movements to and fro within a country have become more prevalent than in the past. Particularly, the phenomenon of movement from rural to urban areas has aroused much controversy among various circles. Although there are good arguments in favour of the movement, I personally believe that the movement is a negative development as a whole.

You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter ● explain why you changed jobs ● describe your new job ● tell him/her your other news. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________,

Many manufactured food and drink products contain high levels of sugar, which causes many health problems. Sugary products should be made more expensive to encourage people to consume less sugar. Do you agree or disagree?

Some people say history is one of the most important school subjects other people think that in today's world subjects like science and tech are more important than history discuss both views and give your own opinion.

The best way to reduce youth crimes is to educate their parents with parental skills. To what extent you agree or disagree

Once students go to school, teachers have a greater influence on their intellectual and social development than parents. Do you agree or disagree?.

In many countries around the world, rural people are moving to cities, so the population in the countryside is decreasing. Do you think this is a positive or a negative development?