🔥 Today Only: Save 30% on Premium — Offer Ends Soon! - Upgrade Now!
Letter

Band 8+: Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the photos and for the holiday explain why you didn’t write earlier invite them to come and stay with you Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!
Check it out
Note: Both the topic and the answer were created by one of our users.

Dear Kate,

I hope this letter finds you well. Thank you so much for the lovely photos from our holiday. It was an absolute delight to reminisce about the wonderful moments we shared together. I apologize for not writing earlier. I was fully engrossed in a demanding project that required my undivided attention.

Our time spent together during the holiday was truly memorable and enjoyable. I am grateful for your warm hospitality and the opportunity to explore your hometown. Your parents’ kindness and warmth made my stay even more special. The experience has left an indelible mark on me and I am truly grateful for the memorable moments we shared.

On another note, I would like to extend an invitation for you to visit me in Samara. My home is open to you whenever you decide to come. I am looking forward to reciprocating the hospitality and showing you the sights and sounds of my city. Please let me know your plans and if there’s anything specific you would like to do during your visit. I am already planning to prepare my special pizza for you when you come.

I must end this letter here as I have some pending tasks to attend to, but please convey my warm regards to your parents.

Looking forward to your response.

Warm regards,

Kate.

Word Count: 221

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

8
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
Opt for even more advanced words when appropriate.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

7
The letter adequately addresses all three points of the task, thanking the friends for the photos and the holiday, explaining the reason for not writing earlier, and inviting them to visit. However, the explanation for not writing earlier could be more specific, and the invitation to visit could be more enthusiastic and detailed.

Coherence & Cohesion

8
The letter is well-organized with clear paragraphing and a logical flow of ideas. The message is easy to follow, and there are minimal coherence and cohesion issues. However, some sentences could be more connected to enhance the overall cohesion.

Lexical Resource

8
The vocabulary used is varied and mostly accurate, contributing to a natural and sophisticated tone. However, there is room for even more precise and sophisticated vocabulary to further enhance the lexical resource.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

8
A wide range of grammatical structures is used with flexibility and control. Punctuation and grammar are mostly accurate, but there are a few minor errors that could be corrected to improve accuracy.

Answers On The Same Topic:

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the photos and for the holiday explain why you didn’t write earlier invite them to come and stay with you Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.

Dear Sarvinoz I am writing to express my heartfelt thanks for holiday and some memorable photos. Tomorrow, I will write to letter for ask to the photos. Actually I wanted to write earlier but after the holiday I started new job and I suddenly moved to another country so during the 3 or 4 days […]

Band 4+

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the photos and for the holiday explain why you didn’t write earlier invite them to come and stay with you Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.

Dear Mike and Sam, I hope you’re doing well, I just received the photos of our holidays and wanted to thank you. I really enjoyed the holiday we had together and the photos you took are really beautiful. It reminds me of a lot of memories that I wasn’t remembering. Thank you for everything. I […]

Band 6+

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the photos and for the holiday explain why you didn’t write earlier invite them to come and stay with you Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.

Dear Mihir and Preksha, Thank you for sending our photographs with such a lovely letter. Actually, I am really sorry for replying late, but when we came back from Maldives, I was going to Panama for my business meeting, therefore I just got your letter. Looking at the photos, they bring me back to our […]

Band 5+

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the photos and for the holiday explain why you didn’t write earlier invite them to come and stay with you Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.

Dear Amitab, I would like to express my gratitude for taking me along with you for the holidays and sharing the photos that captures beautiful memories of the trip. This photos will act as souveneir for me in hard time, where they will remind me the significance of family and friend in life when work […]

Band 5+

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter: thank them for the photos and for the holiday explain why you didn’t write earlier invite them to come and stay with you Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any address.

My dear friends, I’m really glad to get photos of the our holiday. I want to say thank you because you sent me all of them so fast. My answer wasn’t so quick and I feel sorry about that. It was really busy time. I even couldn’t to open my mail box. When I finally […]

Band 6+
See All

Other Topics:

There is construction taking place near your home and the noise is disturbing you. Write a letter to your local council. In the letter, Describe the construction Explain why the construction is a problem for you Say what you would like them to do about it

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about the noise caused by a construction which is near to my home. The construction site belongs to ABC company. The project is developing a new sky-scrapper of sixty-stores high including some residential apartments. The construction site boundaries are the Sun River to the north, the […]

Band 6+

You recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for letting you stay with them. refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her invite your friend to visit you

Hi dear Neha, How are you? I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to express my thanks to you for letting me stay with you when I came here for my business purposes. I really enjoyed the time I spent with you, especially at night after dinner while playing chess with […]

Band 7+

Write a letter to the college administration. In your letter: ask about the course details ask about the fees ask about accommodation options

Dear sir, I am writing to enquire about a course fees and accomadation at your college. I am interested in one of the joining course your college and obtain with information about course fees and available accomodation. Firstly, i would be like to you whether know about fees including the examination and registration and i […]

Band 4+

Writing Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. There have been some problems with the bus service, especially its reliability, in your area over the last two weeks. Write a letter to the manager of the bus company. In your letter • describe what the problems are • explain how these problems are affecting you • suggest what you would like the company to do You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..........., You should write at least 150 words.

Dear Sir / Madam, I am writing this letter for regarded your city bus service. No dout, your city bus and service is exelent bus there is one problem. Some day’s city bus could not come on time since two week’s Furthermore, I am government school teacher. I have to reach school before 7.00am so […]

Band 4+

You are planning to move to a new city for work and need to find accommodation. Write a letter to a local real estate agency. - Explain your situation and the type of accommodation you are looking for. - Describe your preferred location and budget. - Ask about their fees and the process for viewing properties.

In recent decades, people mostly like to move another city for work, better education and several facilities. So the city mostly attract the countryside people. many people are migrated into a new city specially for working purpose. I am in this city for working purpose. And i am looking forward for a appropriate living place […]

Band 4+

You are organizing a weekend hiking trip with a local hiking club and want to invite a friend who is new to hiking. Write a letter to your friend inviting them on the hiking trip. You should include details about: - the location and difficulty level of the hike - what they need to bring (clothing, gear, etc.) - what to expect during the hike (e.g., scenery, challenges, duration)

Dear Carlo, Hoping you doing well, how is your travel from your hometown to Manila. I want you know that we plan to go hiking this weekend with our acquintances. I just want to invite you to come with us hiking Mt. Mayon in weekend. Mt. Mayon is very famous with his iconic shape and […]

Band 4+
See All
We have detected unusual activity on your device.
Please verify your identity to continue.
Note: This verification step won't sign you in. If you have a premium account, please log in to access the service as usual.
Google/Gmail Verification
Or verify using Email/Code
We've sent a verification code to:
youremail@gmail.com (Not your email?)
Enter it below to complete the verification process.
Ensure your email address is correct, your inbox is not full, and you check your spam folder. If no email arrives, consider using an alternative email.
You will need a Premium plan to perform your action!
Note: If you already have a premium account, please log in to access our services as usual.

Plans & Pricing

Our mission is to make quality education accessible for everyone.
However, to keep our hardworking team running and this service alive, we genuinely need your support!
By opting for a premium plan, not only do you sustain us in achieving the mission, but you also unlock advanced features to enrich your learning experience.

Free

For learners who aren't pressed for time
What's included on Free
100+ Cambridge IELTS Tests
Instant IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 Evaluation (2 times/month)
Instant IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, & 3 Evaluation (2 times/month)
Instant IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 Essay Generator (2 times/month)
500+ Dictation & Shadowing Exercises
100+ Pronunciation Exercises
Flashcards
Other Advanced Tools

Premium

For those serious about advancing their English proficiency, and for IELTS candidates aspiring to boost their band score by 1-2 points (especially in writing & speaking) in just 30 days or less
What's included on Premium
Save Your IELTS Test Progress & Analyze Mistakes By Question Type
Save Your Own Flashcard Sets & Use Them On Any Device
Unlock All Courses, IELTS Tests, Section & Part Practice
Unlimited AI Conversations
Unlimited AI Writing Enhancement Exercises
Unlimited IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 Evaluation
Unlimited IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, & 3 Evaluation
Checked Answers Will Not Be Published
Unlimited IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 Essay Generator
Unlimited IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, & 3 Sample Generator
Unlimited Usage Of Advanced Tools & AI Features
Priority Support within 24h (12-month plan only)
Click Here To Explore All Tools →
Limited Time Offer
30% OFF!
Ends in a few hours
Select a plan:
One-Time Payment Excellent Reviews Trusted by 1M+ Learners Unlimited Usage
$16.99 $11.97 for 1 month (only ¢40/day)
$50.99 $25.97 for 3 months (only ¢29/day) $8.66/mo
$101.99 $44.97 for 6 months (only ¢25/day) $7.50/mo
$204.99 $61.97 for 12 months (only ¢17/day) $5.16/mo Priority support!
Get 12 Months — Best Value →
Due to the nature of our service and the provided free trials, payments are non-refundable.