IELTS for General Training - Writing Task - Writing an Informal Letter
Speaker(s): Michael Lang
Free
Included lessons: 1
About live session
Join me, Michael, and the talented student, Nadya, in this 60-minute long lesson of a recording of a Video Podcast. We will delve into the nuances of IELTS General Training Task 1 – letter writing. Our focus today revolves around a heartwarming theme: reliving the experience of attending a friend's wedding and conveying the joy to another friend who missed the celebration.
We will watch a pre-recorded together as Nadya takes the spotlight, crafting an informal letter in real-time that resonates with a personal touch. Together, we navigate through the art of writing, discussing letter structure, and carefully selecting language to enhance emotional connection.
Throughout the conversation, you will gain valuable insights into expressing feelings, capturing memorable moments, and striking the perfect tone for an informal letter. The episode ends with my constructive feedback, providing a thorough evaluation of the letter and assigning an IELTS band score.
During the live session, students will be able to ask questions and receive answers, as well as picking up hints and tips from myself. At the end of the hour-long session, students will be able to evaluate their progress by completing a quiz and receiving a certificate of attendance. They also have the opportunity to write a letter for homework, which will then be evaluated and given an IELTS band score.
Whether you're an IELTS hopeful looking to refine your letter-writing skills or simply intrigued by the beauty of effective communication, this episode offers a unique blend of education and entertainment. Join me as Nadya weaves a heartfelt letter before your eyes, and join us in exploring and developing the skills needed to pass the IELTS with a successful band score.
What you'll learn
In this live session you will learn
- The basic approach to IELTS General Training Task 1 - letter writing
- How to identify the type of letter that needs to be written - formal, informal or semi-formal
- Basic structure to letter writing
- Set phrases and structure to writing an informal letter
- Useful vocabulary for informal letter writing
- A check-list to ensure that you have covered all the points needed for a successful completion of the GT Writing task 1
- An assessment of your homework, which needs to be done after the live session is finished
Included lessons
Speaker(s):
Michael Lang
Hi. I’m Michael Lang, a native teacher from the UK and I have been teaching English for nearly 15 years. I have taught thousands of students during that time, many of whom have taken IELTS and succeeded in reaching their linguistic goals. I have a BA degree in Russian (so I know how hard it is to learn a foreign language) as well as a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA). My language qualifications include CELTA, LCCI FTBE, and teaching IELTS from Cambridge University.