IELTS letter topics, by tone.

Write a letter to the librarian. In your letter:

1. 1explain what happened to the book
2. 2apologise for the damage
3. 3offer to pay for a replacement or repair

Write a letter to the office. In your letter:

1. 1explain what the error was
2. 2apologise for the mistake
3. 3ask how you can correct the report

Write a letter to the client. In your letter:

1. 1apologise for missing the meeting
2. 2explain what happened
3. 3suggest a new date and time for the meeting

Write a letter to the charity director. In your letter:

1. 1explain why you would like to volunteer
2. 2describe any relevant skills or experience you have
3. 3ask about the duties and schedule for the event

Write a letter to the camp organiser. In your letter:

1. 1say where you saw the advertisement
2. 2describe your experience of working with young people
3. 3explain why you would be a good instructor

Write a letter to the school headteacher. In your letter:

1. 1congratulate the school on the achievement
2. 2say how you heard about the news
3. 3describe what this means for the local community

Write a letter to your company director. In your letter:

1. 1explain what the emergency was
2. 2apologise for missing the meeting
3. 3ask how you can get the information you missed

Write a letter to an accommodation agency. In your letter:

1. 1explain your situation and when you need to move
2. 2describe the type of accommodation you are looking for
3. 3ask what is available and the costs

Write a letter to a tourist information office. In your letter:

1. 1say when you plan to visit and for how long
2. 2describe what kind of tours you are interested in
3. 3ask about prices and booking arrangements

Write a letter to the city council. In your letter:

1. 1describe the problems you noticed in the park
2. 2explain why the park is important for local residents
3. 3suggest what improvements could be made

Write a letter to the company's head office. In your letter:

1. 1describe the problem you had
2. 2explain how the staff helped you
3. 3say why you think they deserve recognition

Write a letter to the organisers. In your letter:

1. 1say which workshop you attended and when
2. 2explain what you found particularly useful
3. 3suggest a topic for a future workshop

Write a letter to the hospital director. In your letter:

1. 1say when you were at the hospital and what treatment you had
2. 2describe the care you received from the staff
3. 3explain why you are writing to thank them

Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:

1. 1say what you think about the idea
2. 2give advice about planning the trip
3. 3suggest how they could manage their return to work

Write a letter to this colleague. In your letter:

1. 1welcome them to the company
2. 2give advice about how the workplace operates
3. 3suggest things they could do to settle in quickly

Write a letter to your course tutor. In your letter:

1. 1say what you liked about the course
2. 2describe any problems you experienced
3. 3give your suggestions for improvements

Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:

1. 1apologise for the damage
2. 2explain how it happened
3. 3say what you plan to do about it

Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter:

1. 1apologise for not being able to help
2. 2explain why you were unable to
3. 3offer an alternative way to help

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

1. 1apologise for not attending
2. 2explain the reason
3. 3ask if you can attend the next session instead

Write a letter to this colleague. In your letter:

1. 1congratulate them on the promotion
2. 2say why you think they deserve it
3. 3offer your support in their new role

Write a letter to the new family. In your letter:

1. 1introduce yourself and the community group
2. 2describe the activities the group organises
3. 3invite them to the next meeting

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

1. 1describe the type of event you suggest
2. 2give details of the venue and date
3. 3explain what arrangements need to be made

Write a letter to a local business owner. In your letter:

1. 1describe the event and its purpose
2. 2invite them to attend or contribute
3. 3explain how their support would help

Write a letter to a client. In your letter:

1. 1describe the open day and its purpose
2. 2give details of the programme and activities
3. 3explain why you think they would enjoy attending

Write a letter to another department's manager. In your letter:

1. 1explain who the party is for and why
2. 2give details of the date, time and venue
3. 3ask if staff from their department would like to attend

Write a letter to this person. In your letter:

1. 1remind them who you are and when they taught you
2. 2say what you are doing now
3. 3explain how their teaching helped you

Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter:

1. 1describe the problem you reported
2. 2say how quickly it was dealt with
3. 3express your appreciation for the way it was handled

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:

1. 1apologise for forgetting
2. 2explain why it happened
3. 3suggest how you would like to make it up to them

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:

1. 1congratulate them on passing the exam
2. 2remind them how hard they worked for it
3. 3suggest a way to celebrate together

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:

1. 1congratulate them on getting the job
2. 2ask about what the job involves
3. 3give some advice about starting a new job

Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:

1. 1explain what you were studying before
2. 2give the reasons for your decision to change
3. 3describe what you plan to do next

Write a letter to another friend. In your letter:

1. 1explain your plans for the party
2. 2ask for help with the preparations
3. 3discuss what present you could buy together

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:

1. 1thank them for looking after your house and pet
2. 2describe your holiday
3. 3invite them to stay at your house soon