In IELTS General Writing Task 1, you’re required to write a letter based on a given situation. This task is worth 33% of your total writing score. You must write at least 150 words in 20 minutes.
You will write one of three types of letters:
- Formal (e.g., to a company, authority)
- Semi-formal (e.g., to a manager or landlord)
- Informal (e.g., to a friend or relative)