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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.

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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