IELTS General Training — Task-1 Letter Writing (Sample Format)
Here, I have collected different types of letter writing samples and it’s format.
An important point to remember when writing formal letters is that you shouldn’t use contractions. This means you should write I am and not I’m. The contracted form is fine for informal letters and speaking.
Complaining: (Formal)
Dear Sir,
I am writing this letter to express my concern about.. OR I would like to draw your attention for..
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Hoping for careful consideration of my concern/ this suggestion.
Yours faithfully,
Rushabh Shah
Saying Thank You: (Formal/Informal)
Formal:
Dear Sir,
I would like to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for..
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Your help is greatly appreciated. OR With thanks and appreciation.
Yours faithfully,
Rushabh Shah
Informal:
Dear Ramesh,
I’m grateful to you for.. OR I’d like to thank you for..
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Thanks for all you do OR Thanks for everything OR With gratitude
Yours lovingly,
Rushabh Shah
Job Letter: (Formal)
Dear Sir,
I am writing this in response to your advertisement for… OR I am writing to City Evening College in reference to an advertisement I saw in The Vancouver Sun on May 14th for language teachers at your college.
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Rushabh Shah
Responding to an Invitation/Event/Complaint (Formal/Informal)
Formal:
Dear Sir,
I was very delighted to receive… OR Following your request for … I am happy to assist you in this matter.
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Grateful for your consideration.(Invitation/ Event) OR Please let me know if I can be of any more assistance. (Complaint)
Yours truly,
Rushabh Shah
Informal:
Dear Ramesh,
Thank you so much for inviting me to this… I’d love to… OR I’d be happy to help you with..
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
So delighted to be a part of that event..(Invitation/ Event) OR Please let me know if I can be of any more assistance. (Complaint)
Yours truly,
Rushabh Shah
Invitation (Formal/Informal)
Formal:
Dear Sir,
I would very much like to invite you..
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Hoping to see you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Rushabh Shah
Informal:
Dear Ramesh,
Hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirit. I am formally inviting you to the wedding…
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Hoping to see you there.
Yours lovingly,
Rushabh Shah
Apologies (Formal/Informal)
Formal
Dear Sir,
May I take this opportunity to apologise for… Unfortunately, a delay kept me from attending.
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Please accept my sincere apology. OR Again, I am sincerely sorry that I was unable to attend and hope you understand the circumstances that led to my absence.
Yours faithful,
Rushabh Shah
Informal
Dear Ramesh,
I regret that I couldn’t make it. (in future) OR I apologise for missing.. (past)
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Hoping to hear from you soon. OR Please accept my apologies.
Yours lovingly,
Rushabh Shah
Asking someone to do something
Formal:
Dear Sir,
I am extremely grateful if you could..
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Rushabh Shah
Informal:
Dear Sir,
I’d be grateful if you could..
> Body Para 1, 2, 3..
Hoping to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Rushabh Shah
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