Writing (Task 1)

IELTS Writing Task 1: Everything You Need to Know

IELTS Listening practice is an essential part of your IELTS preparation. Proper practice will prepare you for the test and reduce stress on test day.

However, not all IELTS Listening practice questions are genuine. Most are fake, so we have collected all the REAL IELTS Listening practice questions and listed them below.

Writing Task Types

IELTS Writing isn’t about guessing it’s about understanding the type of task, its structure, and its expectations. At IELTS Pen, we break down each task for you with examples and frameworks.

IELTS Academic Essay (Task 2)


Structure:
Introduction (with paraphrased topic + thesis)
Body Paragraphs (2 ideal)
Conclusion

Examples:
“To what extent do you agree or disagree?”
“Discuss both views and give your opinion.”

Pro Tip: Don’t memorize templates.
Learn how to build logic and argumentation.

IELTS General Training Letter
(Task 1)


Types:
→ Complaint
→ Request
→ Advice
→ Invitation

Structure:
Salutation
Opening line (state reason for writing)
Body (3 bullet points)
Closing

Pro Tip: Tone matters! Use formal/informal language depending on the letter type.

IELTS Academic Report (Task 1)


Structure:
Introduction
Overview (key trends)
Body Paragraphs (support with data)

Common Mistakes:
→ Giving opinions (not allowed)
→ Missing overview
→ Using vague language

Pro Tip: Focus on clarity, comparisons, and covering all key features.

All IELTS Listening Practice Questions

IELTS Listening practice is an essential part of your IELTS preparation. Proper practice will prepare you for the test and reduce stress on test day.

However, not all IELTS Listening practice questions are genuine. Most are fake, so we have collected all the REAL IELTS Listening practice questions and listed them below.

Believe in Yourself

Turn Ideas Into Band-Winning Essays

The downloadable PDF below will teach you everything you need to know about formal and informal letters, including a step-by-step strategy for scoring a Band 7 or above.

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General Training Writing Task 1 in 5 Simple Steps

  1. Understand how the test is marked.
    Knowing the marking criteria is the best way of giving the examiner exactly what they need and nothing else.

  2. Decide whether the letter is formal or informal.
    This part is easy. If the question asks you to write to a ‘friend’, it should be an informal letter. If the question asks you to write to anyone else, it should be a formal letter. It is that simple!

  3. Discuss each bullet point from the question.
    Make sure to take a new paragraph for each bullet point. This will make your letter easy to read and understand.

  4. Sign off your letter.
    Don’t overcomplicate this part. Include a sign-off suitable to your letter’s tone and write your name beneath.

  5. Check your work.
    Make sure your letter doesn’t contain any grammar or vocabulary mistakes.

Essential Writing Task 1 Skills

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    This article will outline important guidelines you must follow to write a high-scoring letter in IELTS Writing Task 1.

     

     

    You must write your letter in the correct tone. Therefore, this post will show you how to write an informal letter that will boost your score in IELTS Writing.

     

     

    Many people worry about writing in a formal tone. However, this post will show you how simple it can be to use formal language and get the score you need in IELTS Writing Task 1.

Practice Resources

▶ Free writing tasks to practice (Downloadable PDFs)

 

▶ Writing checklist PDF (free to download)  

 

▶ Vocabulary builder for Writing Task 2

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