Letter of Career Change Advice to a Friend
An IELTS Writing Task 1 General Training letter prompt. Read the scenario carefully, then respond with the required tone and three bullet points in a timed session.
20 min
2
150+ words
Question Prompt
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Write a letter advising a close friend who is considering leaving their stable job to open a restaurant.
How to Approach This Question
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- 1
Use an informal opener (Hi, Hey) and friendly closer (Take care, Cheers); contractions are welcome.
- 2
Cover all three bullet points in a natural conversational flow rather than strict paragraphs.
- 3
Add a personal detail or question to keep the letter warm and relational.
- 4
Aim for 160–180 words in 20 minutes; keep vocabulary everyday but accurate.
Key Topic Vocabulary
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