IELTS Letter Writing Essentials

Rebecca provides a lesson on letter writing for the IELTS exam, focusing on how to open and close letters. She explains the differences between formal, semi-formal, and informal letters, providing specific examples and guidelines for each type. The lesson includes tips on appropriate salutations and closings, as well as common mistakes to avoid in spelling. The video aims to help students improve their letter writing skills for the IELTS exam.

What is the primary focus of today's lesson?

• Speaking skills

• Essay writing

• Letter writing

• Reading comprehension

Which exam is this lesson particularly helpful for?

• TOEFL

• IELTS

• GRE

• SAT

How many writing tasks are there in the general IELTS exam?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• One

What are the three types of letter tasks in the IELTS exam?

• Business, personal, and academic

• Official, unofficial, and friendly

• Formal, informal, and casual

• Formal, semi-formal, and informal

What is a formal letter in the context of the IELTS exam?

• A letter to a family member

• A letter to a classmate

• A letter to a friend

• A letter to a company or someone you don't know

How should you start a formal letter if you don't know the recipient's name?

• Dear Friend

• To Whom It May Concern

• Dear Sir or Madam

• Hello

What is the appropriate closing for a formal letter?

• Warm regards

• Yours faithfully

• Yours sincerely

• Best regards

What is a semi-formal letter?

• A letter to a close friend

• A letter to a family member

• A letter to a stranger

• A letter to someone you know, like a landlord or employer

How should you address a man in a semi-formal letter?

• Dear Mr. Smith

• Dear Smith

• Dear Mr. John Smith

• Dear John

What title should you use for a woman in a semi-formal letter if you don't know her marital status?

• Miss

• Madam

• Ms.

• Mrs.