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In general IELTS Task 1, you have to write a letter. Here you find some useful language that can help to start for letter type “Letter of Request”
Letter of Request: Starting
| Formal | Informal |
| I am writing to you to request you ………..
| I am writing to see if I could ask a favour. |
| I am writing to request your assistance concerning the matter of ……… | I am writing to ask if you would be so kind/generous as to…. |
| I would greatly appreciate it if you could …… | I wonder if you could possibly/if it would be possible for you to help me….. |
| I would be most grateful if you could | I wonder if I might ask you for/request your valuable advice on/concerning…… |
| I am writing to ask if/whether I might be permitted/allowed to….. | I am writing to ask/enquire if/whether you could possibly tell/inform me ….. |
| I am writing to request your kind permission for …. | Sorry to bother you but… |
Letter of Request: Ending
| Formal | Informal |
| Gratefully yours | Your help greatly appreciated |
| Thanking you kindly | I hope that you will forgive me for taking up your valuable time. |
| I hope that my request will not inconvenience you too much | Thanking you in anticipation of in advance for your kind cooperation. |
| I must apologise for troubling you too much. | |
| I look forward to hearing from you/receiving your reply as soon as possible. | |
| I must apologise for troubling you with this matter. |
