IELTS Sample Letter (formal; job advertisement; Writing Task 1 General)

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IELTS Writing Task 1 (General) (Letter)

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

Mrs. Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.

            Write a letter to Mrs. Barrett. In your letter

•       suggest how you could help her in her home

•       say why you would like to do this work

•       explain when you will and will not be available

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Mrs. Barrett,


IELTS letter writing task general, advertisement job, Mrs Barrett
Letter Question


IELTS letter writing task general planning job advertisement barrett
Plan before you write


IELTS letter writing task general planning job advertisement barrett
Plan before you write


IELTS letter writing task general planning job advertisement barrett
Plan before you write




Sample Letter


Dear Mrs. Barrett,

I am writing in response to your advertisement in the local newspaper seeking part-time assistance during the summer month. I am John Smith, first-year undergraduate student at Tutelage University.

The advert mentioned that you are looking for someone to lend a hand with household chores and other errands. I am willing to assist in day-to-day tasks around the house including cleaning, mowing the lawn, and doing dishes. Moreover, I own a car, and therefore, if required, I can run errands for you, such as getting groceries and picking up your dry cleaning.

I am eager to take up this part-time assignment owing to the spare time I will have on hand during the summer break. Not only will it keep me occupied constructively but I will also be able to save for my college fees. What is more, I reside only a stone's throw away from your place -- hardly a five-minute walk -- so I can make the most of my free time if I am working there.

During the weekdays, I have a study group to attend during the evenings; therefore, I will be available anytime between 10 am and 3 pm. As far as Saturday is concerned, I am open to any time slot. I would prefer Sundays off, although I do not mind taking some other day off instead.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,
John Smith


Alternative ideas for this letter

  • From Monday to Friday, I do not have any prior commitments; hence, I will gladly adjust my schedule to accommodate your needs. However, during weekends, I will only be available during the day as I would want my evenings free.
  • I would welcome the opportunity to meet and discuss the details with you. I hope I will get a positive reply to my application. I would appreciate a prompt reply so as to enable me to plan my summer break well in time.



Noteworthy vocabulary from this sample letter 

  • job, work, assignment, task
  • seeking: looking for
  • assistance: help
  • advert: advertisement
  • lend a hand: assist/help
  • household chores, day-to-day tasks: tasks such as cleaning, washing, and ironing that have to be done regularly at home
  • errands: a short trip to do some work; e.g., to pick up dry cleaning, to buy groceries
  • run an errand: do an errand
  • constructively: in a useful way
  • stone's throw away (hardly a five-minute walk): close
  • make the most of something: use something in the best possible way
  • As far as ..... is concerned: with regards to .....
  • do not mind: happy or willing to do something
  • prior commitments: previously scheduled plans
  • accommodate something: adjust to something
  • welcome the opportunity: pleased with the opportunity
  • prompt: quick
  • to do something well in time: to do something early

Noteworthy phrases 

Letter beginners when responding to an advertisement

  • I am writing in response to your advertisement dated ......... in .........
  • I would like to express my interest in the position of ......... which was advertised in .........
  • I am writing to express my interest in .........
  • This is in response to the advertisement that you placed in .........



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