IELTS Writing Task 1

Invitation to Visit a New 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.

General TrainingMedium
Estimated time

20 min

Credits

2

Recommended length

150+ words

Question Prompt

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You have recently moved to a new city for work. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain why you moved to the new city - describe your new home and neighbourhood - invite your friend to visit and suggest some things you could do together Write at least 150 words. [Informal letter]

How to Approach This Question

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  1. 1

    Use an informal opener (Hi, Hey) and friendly closer (Take care, Cheers); contractions are welcome.

  2. 2

    Cover all three bullet points in a natural conversational flow rather than strict paragraphs.

  3. 3

    Add a personal detail or question to keep the letter warm and relational.

  4. 4

    Aim for 160–180 words in 20 minutes; keep vocabulary everyday but accurate.

Informal Letter·Medium

Key Topic Vocabulary

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movingnew cityinformal letterinvitationfriendwork relocationneighbourhoodvisit

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