Letter

Band 5+: You have recently started a new hobby, but you are finding it more challenging than you expected. Write a letter to a friend who is knowledgeable about this hobby, explaining your difficulties. You should include: - What the hobby is and why you chose it - Specific challenges you are encountering - What kind of advice or help you are seeking from your friend

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, Mary

The reason why I am writing to you is that I have started a new course recently.You know, that we will need to pass the exams at the end of our high school so as to get into a university as a Yonsei university in Korea . Because of that I decided that it will be much more easier with a high quality teacher who knows how to properly prepare to that kind of exam.From what I have gathered over years , I have seen how much complexity I will face If I don’t take courses.

The first day when teacher started to teach me how to solve math exercises , I realise that it is really tough thing. I had lost all my motivation before second lesson.I needed to do plenty of homework but I struggled with time management due to I could not sleep enough. So that’s why I resolved to tell about it to my mentor. It was the best decision I have ever made. She is symptatetic , bubbly person who help me sort things out and she give me a tools not to waste time.Now I have not only boots my knowledge , I at the same way learn how to do rigth schedule.

Thesedays , they are making good discounts. I had argue that I recomend this course for you too.You can join us in next session.

Word Count: 235

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:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the task. However, the development of the ideas is somewhat inconsistent. While you explained why you chose the course and what you learned (time management and math), the invitation at the end is quite abrupt and lacks the natural, friendly tone expected in a letter to a friend. To improve, ensure that the tone remains consistent throughout; for example, instead of saying 'I had argue that I recommend this course,' use more natural phrasing like 'I really think you should come along.' Additionally, try to expand on the 'invitation' aspect by suggesting a specific time or place to meet, which would make the response feel more complete and relevant to the prompt.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows the required structure by addressing all three bullet points, but the flow of ideas is often interrupted by grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. The transition between the difficulty of the course and the solution provided by the mentor is somewhat abrupt. To improve, use more cohesive devices (e.g., 'However,' 'Consequently,' 'As a result') to link your sentences more smoothly. Additionally, ensure that each paragraph has a clear central topic that flows logically into the next.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, but there are several errors in word choice and spelling (e.g., 'symptatetic' instead of 'sympathetic', 'boots my knowledge' instead of 'boost my knowledge', and 'rigth' instead of 'right'). Some phrases are also unnatural, such as 'as a Yonsei university'. To improve, focus on learning collocations (words that naturally go together) and practice spelling common academic and descriptive words to ensure your meaning is clear and professional. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are frequent grammatical errors throughout the text, including issues with verb tenses (e.g., 'I realise' instead of 'I realised', 'she give' instead of 'she gives'), sentence structure (e.g., 'due to I could not sleep enough'), and punctuation (e.g., unnecessary commas after 'Dear' and 'You know'). These errors occasionally make it difficult for the reader to follow your logic. To improve, work on subject-verb agreement, the correct use of subordinating conjunctions, and consistent use of past tenses when describing completed events.

Answers On The Same Topic:

See All

Your company wants to support a nonprofit organization with a donation. Your manager asked you to recommend one. Write a letter explaining which charity you suggest and why it would benefit from the donation

Dear Mrs. Diana, I have just received your email requesting my recommendation. I am glad to hear that our company is planning to support a charitable donation. Having observed several organizations for many years, I would like to recommend a donation organization named ‘Mehr-muruvvat.’ I believe this organization would be a great choice, as the […]

Band 6+

Your company wants to support a nonprofit organization with a donation. Your manager asked you to recommend one. Write a letter explaining which charity you suggest and why it would benefit from the donation

Dear Mrs Diana, I have just recieved your e-mail asking my recommendation. I am glad to hear that our campany is going to support a donation charity. Since ,I have been observing some of them for several years , I can recommend you the donation organization named “Mehr-muruvvat”. I consider that It will be a […]

Band 4+

See All