Letter

Band 4+: A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • make suggestions as to how they could make friends • suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities • give any extra general advice You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear...,

See all user-written answers on this topic

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Note: Both the topic and the answer were created by one of our users.

Dear, aayushi

i hope you are doin well. hoping you enjoy and visit your new school. i heard that you have an difficulty by you are not making good friends in your new school. do you remember that how we were met in school, you were in last bench and shouting loudly and teacher and all looked at you, i know it was terrible for other student dont do that again. but i will give you a one suggestion is that i see your school templete they have playground area in school, you know what they have indoor cricket stadium, did you seen this ? i specially recommended you to visit ones.

also, they are arranging so many activites on friday and saturday you can participate and make your parents proud, none the less you can make friends while, you are good in drawing, on my last birthday you were made my picture.

last but not least, i am not a good in advice but i will give you a one general advice is that whenever you have lunch break or breakfast break just seat with your classmate, share your food, talk your daily activites, ask them what they love to do in future, i wish this advices will help you to make new good friends just likes me. i am joking!!.

your faithfully friend,

prince patel

Word Count: 227

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

school: 5

friends: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter addresses the task by offering suggestions for making friends, mentioning joining activities, and giving general advice. However, the response includes some irrelevant details (e.g., the story of how you met, comments about the school template and indoor cricket stadium) that detract from the main purpose. The tone is informal and contains grammatical errors and unclear phrasing, which affect clarity. To improve, focus on directly addressing each bullet point with clear, relevant suggestions, avoid unrelated anecdotes, and ensure the language is more precise and appropriate for a letter to a friend.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter attempts to address the task but lacks a clear and logical flow. The ideas are presented in a somewhat disjointed manner, making it difficult to follow the message effortlessly. The paragraphing is not skilfully managed, and the transitions between suggestions are abrupt. To improve, organize your letter into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a single point (e.g., one paragraph for joining clubs, another for participating in activities, and a final one for general advice). Use linking words like 'firstly', 'also', and 'finally' to guide the reader smoothly through your ideas.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is limited and often imprecise, with several errors in word choice (e.g., 'templete' instead of 'timetable', 'activites' instead of 'activities'). There is little flexibility or sophistication in the language. To improve, expand your vocabulary by learning common phrases for giving advice (e.g., 'I would suggest', 'You might consider') and practice using them correctly. Also, proofread your letter to correct spelling mistakes and ensure words are used appropriately.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains numerous grammatical errors, including incorrect verb tenses ('i hope you are doin well'), subject-verb agreement issues ('you have an difficulty'), and punctuation problems (missing capital letters, incorrect use of commas). The range of sentence structures is very limited, with many run-on sentences. To improve, focus on basic grammar rules, such as using correct verb forms and capitalizing the pronoun 'I'. Practice writing simple, clear sentences and gradually incorporate more complex structures. Consider using a grammar checker or asking for feedback to identify and correct errors.

Answers On The Same Topic:

See All

Write a letter to the couple. In your letter: explain why you think you would be suitable for the job; say what else you could do for the family; give your reasons for wanting the job.

Dear Sir / Ma I’m writing this letter for the job vacancy advertised on the local sun newspaper for a tutor in French basic for your kids. I’m from France recently relocated to Australia for my university studies in Mass communication at Brickston University presently in my second year. The role for a home tutor […]

Band 4+

See All

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Overall Band Score

Task Response

Coherence & Cohesion

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Write a letter to the couple. In your letter: explain why you think you would be suitable for the job; say what else you could do for the family; give your reasons for wanting the job.

You received your monthly bank statement and noticed that some transactions are incorrect. Write a letter to the bank manager. In your letter: • identify the errors you found • explain why they concern you • request a quick correction

You were supposed to meet a close friend at the airport, but you completely forgot. Write a letter to your friend. You should include: - Apologies for not being there - Explanations of what happened - Suggestions on when to meet next

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Overall Band Score

Task Response

Coherence & Cohesion

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium