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Interactive IELTS Task 1 Letter Structure

Master IELTS letter writing by clicking structural components to visualize how formal, semi-formal, and informal letters are constructed. Study functions and sample patterns.

Click on any block in the structural diagram to examine detailed templates and useful sentence patterns.

Salutation
Address the recipient formally when you do not know their name, or use their surname if known.
Opening & Purpose
State clearly and immediately why you are writing the letter.
Detailing the Issue
Provide specific facts, dates, and details about what went wrong to justify your complaint.
Impact & Feelings
Explain how the problem affected you, keeping a polite but firm formal tone.
Requested Action
State exactly what you want the recipient to do to resolve the issue (e.g., refund, replacement, apology).
Sign-off
Close the letter appropriately based on the salutation used.

How to Use this Tool

  • Select the Tone (Formal, Semi-formal, Informal) and Purpose of the letter above.
  • Review the dynamic letter layout diagram. Click on any block to highlight and examine it.
  • Explore the structural function, sample sentence, and useful sentence patterns in the detail drawer.
Tip: Scoring a high Band in IELTS Task 1 relies heavily on using the appropriate tone. Standardize your structures with these visual outlines.

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