Model answers for tasks used in this lesson

Model answers for tasks used in this lesson

To finish this lesson, take a look at the 6 model answers below. All the questions below have been used in this lesson. Model answer 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You ordered a new credit card from your bank three weeks ago but it has still not...
Video: Timing Task 1 letters

Video: Timing Task 1 letters

Narration: Let’s look briefly at some approximate timings for Task I. To complete the task, you are given 20 minutes and as you should already have seen in previous lessons, there are a number of stages you need to complete within this time. You need to understand the...
Video: Timing Task 1 letters

Video: Ending the letter

Narration: Once you have completed the body of your letter and included all the points that you need to include, you need to show the examiner that the letter is coming to an end. Depending on its purpose, there are a number of ways to finish a letter. First we will...
Model answers for tasks used in this lesson

Phrases for ending your letter

Here’s a useful list of ways you can close your letter. Request a reply from the person you are writing to Let me know what you think. (informal) Hope to hear from you soon. (informal / semi-formal) I look forward to your reply. (semi-formal/formal) I look...
Model answers for tasks used in this lesson

A list of useful introductory phrases

General I am writing regarding / on account of / on the subject of … (formal / semi-formal) I thought I’d drop you a line to say… (informal) I am writing in connection with… (formal / semi-formal) Referring to previous communication Thank you for your...