IELTS Writing Task 1 letter sample 3223 – Band 5.5

General Training IELTS Writing Task 1 - 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 the job in a local company that might be suitable for him or 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 or 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:

Society and Community, Task 1 Letter, Work and Employment, Writing samples

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Disclaimer

The writing sample displayed here is the work of IELTS candidates and has been assessed by our team for guidance and practice purposes. These scores are not official IELTS scores.

Candidate’s Response:

Dear Sarah,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am so pleased that you are planning on working in my country. Therefore, I am writing to give you some tips and recommendation regarding being occupied in Iran.

As I explained during our master, I was working in an insurance company before my immigration to Canada. I am in touch with my previous manager all the time and respond to his financial concern. Because my title was Financial Advisor at the company. If you are engaged to be hired as Financial Advisor in a well-known insurance company, I would be grateful to refer you as a possible employee to my manager. Financial Advisor has to keep his/her contact with company’s customers, explain all new health policies to them, and assist manager to organize his financial stuff.

Since we were studying marketing, you expressed an interest to the finances. I think you should be a good fit for this vacant position based on your experiences.

In the meantime, you can send me your up-to-date resume and I will send it to the hiring manager along with my reference letter.

Best wishes,

Mary

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Presented By: Shahab Hosseinzadeh

November 27, 2023

This is an IELTS writing band 5.5 sample

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Disclaimer

The writing sample displayed here is the work of IELTS candidates and has been assessed by our team for guidance and practice purposes. These scores are not official IELTS scores.

IELTS Writing Band Descriptors:

Task Achievement (GT)

6.0 addresses the requirements of the task

7.0 with the tone consistent and appropriate

7.0 clearly presents and highlights bullet points but could be more fully extended

9.0 presents a clear purpose

6.0

Coherence and Cohesion

6.0 arranges information and ideas coherently

6.0 there is a clear overall progression

6.0 uses cohesive devices effectively, but cohesion within and/or between sentences may be faulty or mechanical

6.0 may not always use referencing clearly or appropriately

7.0 presents a clear central topic within each paragraph

6.0

Lexical Resource

6.0 uses an adequate range of vocabulary for the task

6.0 attempts to use less common vocabulary but with some inaccuracy

6.0 makes some errors in spelling and/or word formation

5.0 that may cause some difficulty for the reader

5.0

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

6.0 uses a mix of simple and complex sentence forms

7.0 produces frequent error-free sentences

6.0 makes some errors in grammar and punctuation

6.0 errors rarely reduce communication

6.0

5.5

Feedback:

Thank you indeed for writing this letter. Errors that potentially confuse the reader are the most damaging type of errors. The best advice here is to make sure the message is delivered, not beautifully nor concisely, but completely. Spend 2 – 3 minutes at the end of the letter to read and proofread it.

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The 5.5 sample upgraded to 7.0+

Hey

I hope you're doing great! It was awesome to hear from you. I'm thrilled to help you find a job here in my country, and I've got some exciting news for you.

There's a job opening at a local company that I think would be a perfect fit for you. It's a marketing position at XYZ Company. The work primarily involves creating and implementing marketing strategies, collaborating with a dynamic team, and working on exciting projects to promote the company's products. I know your background and your passion for marketing, and this job aligns perfectly with your skills and interests.

To apply for the job, you can visit XYZ Company's website or send your resume and a well-crafted cover letter to [Email Address]. Don't forget to highlight your international experience, which I'm sure they'll appreciate.

I'll be here to help you with any questions or prep for the interview. Can't wait to see you here and celebrate your success!

Take care

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