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LESSON CODE: IE2401_0302

Writing Task 1 - General Training

(40 mins)

Task 1 (GT) format and question types

Task 1 (GT) technique

Task 1 (GT) practice

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Task 1 (GT) format and question types

The Task 1 writing exercise for the General Training module is a letter. The topics are centered around everyday situations and usually require you to request or convey information, express thanks, or make a suggestion or complaint in writing.

The question will ask you to: "Write a letter to... ", and then give you three bullet points that you must cover in your letter.

Here are some sample Task 1 General Training questions:

Task 1 is worth a third of the available marks for the writing section, so you should aim to spend around 20 minutes on this task.

Task 1 (GT) technique

Watch the Task 1 General Training letter tutorial videos below:

1) Complaint letter

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Complaint letter example answer

2) Letter to inform

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Letter to inform example answer

Task 1 (GT) practice

TASK: complete and upload this pair of short Task 1 General Training practice exercises.

1) Letter of complaint

TASK Write the opening statement for this Task 1 GT question.

use the appropriate greeting (formal)

say why you are writing

include some details of the specific problem

(Maximum 50 words)

answer sheet

2) Letter to inform

TASK List two content details per bullet point for this Task 1 GT question.

your previous accomodation

how to search for accomodation

what to avoid/be wary of

(Maximum 6 points)

answer sheet

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