IELTS Writing Task 1 (General Training) for Beginners | The Complete 2025 Guide

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If you’re taking the General Training version of the IELTS Writing test and wondering how to tackle Task 1 with confidence, this video is your starting point. In this beginner-friendly walkthrough, you will learn:

✔️ How the General Training Writing Task 1 works — its purpose, format, and what examiners expect
✔️ The difference between formal, semi-formal and informal letters and how to identify which one you need to write
✔️ A step-by-step structure you can use every time: Greeting → Introduction → Each Bullet Point → Closing
✔️ Key strategies to hit your target band score: covering tone, vocabulary, paragraphing, word-count and timing
✔️ The most common mistakes beginners make (and how to avoid them)
✔️ How to practise effectively so you’re ready for test day

Whether you’re studying for a visa, migration, or work permit, this video will help you write smarter — and get the score you deserve.

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