Letter to a Friend Who Has Started Living Alone in a Foreign City
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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A close friend of yours recently moved to a foreign city where they know hardly anyone because of a new job. In a recent message, your friend mentioned that they are struggling to adjust to the new environment and feeling lonely. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - express your sympathy and concern about their situation - offer specific advice on how to settle in and meet new people in the city - mention plans to visit them soon or promise to keep in regular contact
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.
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