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Reading and practising recent IELTS General Training (GT) letter-writing topics is an effective way to enhance your letter-writing skills and boost your confidence for the IELTS Writing exam. These real test questions reflect the variety of situations you may encounter, such as making requests, giving explanations, offering suggestions, or expressing concerns. By reviewing model answers, you can understand the appropriate tone, structure, and language required for different types of letters, whether formal, semi-formal, or informal. Furthermore, analysing high-scoring responses will help you learn useful phrases, sentence structures, and vocabulary that can improve the clarity and effectiveness of your writing.

To achieve a band score of 7.5+ or higher in IELTS letter writing, you must ensure that your response is well-organized, fully addresses all parts of the prompt, and uses grammatically correct and varied sentence structures. Practising recent letter topics with model answers will not only familiarise you with common themes but also help you develop a natural flow in your writing. Additionally, paying attention to how ideas are logically connected and how key details are elaborated will refine your ability to craft compelling and high-scoring letters.

This article gives you 20 recent IELTS GT Writing Task 1 (Letter Writing) Topics with links to the original letter questions and their model answers. You should read a few recent letter topics and their sample answers to get ideas about the type of letter topics that you may encounter in  your exam and how to write a band score of 7.5+ answers to those letters.

Please note that a letter to your office manager or boss could either be formal or semi-formal according to many. We, however, treat them as semi-formal letters. 
 

Recent Letter Topic # 01 (Semi-formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,

• say what you have learned in your present job
• suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
• explain why you do not wish to leave the company

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ......................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 02 (Informal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

A friend recently told you that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,

• tell your friend about your planned party
• ask for details of the restaurant
• ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ......................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 03 (Formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you.

Write a letter to the train company. In your letter,

• describe the problem you had with the tickets 
• say why you were unhappy with the staff
• suggest what action the train company should take

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

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Recent Letter Topic # 06 (Informal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Your friend has asked for your help to find a music teacher for their child. You know someone who can teach their child music.

Write an email to your friend. In your email,

• explain why he/she is suitable
• explain his/her background related to music and teaching music
• explain how they can get in touch

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear .......................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 07 (Semi-formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have recently learned about a piece of equipment that would help you at your workplace.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter,

• describe the equipment
• explain how it might be useful at your workplace
• offer help in purchasing it

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear .......................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 08 (Semi-formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.

Write a letter to your boss. In your letter,

• explain why you want to reduce your working hours
• say which hours you would like to work
• describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear .......................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 09 (Formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course.

Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. In your letter,

• describe what you enjoyed about the course
• say how much cooking you've done since the course
• suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

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Recent Letter Topic # 10 (Informal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:

• tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
• say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• explain how to apply for the job

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ......................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 11 (Semi-formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

• explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
• say how your work could be done while you are away
• ask for his/her help in arranging it

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ..................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 12 (Formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child.

Write a letter to the parents. In your letter,

• explain why you would like the job
• give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ
• say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

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Recent Letter Topic # 13 (Formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have just read an article in an international travel magazine which contained some information about your town that is incorrect.

Write a letter to the editor of the magazine. In your letter:

• correct the information in the article
• explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information
• suggest what the magazine should do about this situation

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

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Recent Letter Topic # 14 (Semi-formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell how you feel.

Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:

• say how you feel about his/her performance
• give details of your music-related activities
• explain how you would like him/her to help you with your music-related activities

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ..................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 15 (Informal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job.

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:

• say why he/she would not enjoy going to college
• explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her
• suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ...................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 16 (Formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to sponsor a local children’s sports team for two years, or to pay for two open-air concerts. It has asked for feedback from the general public.

Write a letter to the company. In your letter,

• describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team
• summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
• say how you think the company should spend the money

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

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Recent Letter Topic # 17 (Semi-formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

During a recent plane journey, you sat next to a businessman who owns a chain of restaurants. You talked to him and he suggested that you should contact him about a possible job in one of his restaurants.

Write a letter to this businessman. In your letter,

• remind him when and where you met
• tell him what kind of job you are interested in
• say why you think you would be suitable for the job

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ..................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 18 (Informal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have recently moved to a different house.

Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter,

• explain why you have moved
• describe the new house
• invite your friend to come and visit

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ..................,

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Recent Letter Topic # 19 (Formal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

People in your area are having problems with their internet connection. Write a letter to the company which provides the connection.

In your letter,

• describe the problems
• explain how it is affecting people
• say what the company should do to help

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

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Recent Letter Topic # 20 (Informal Letter):

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have recently visited a museum. Now write a letter to your friend about the museum you have visited.

Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write:

• where you went
• what you saw there
• how you felt about it

You should write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ...................,

Click here for the answer(s) to this recent letter writing topic:

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