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Task 26 · Requesting a reference letter

Task 1 · Writing an Email — a realistic situation requiring a 150-200 word email: complaint, request, apology, recommendation, cancellation, workplace or neighbourhood issue

Writing Task 1W1-26Advanced
150-200 words

Requesting a reference letter

You are applying for a supervisor position at another company and need a reference from a former manager you worked with for four years.

Write to: A former manager · Formal tone

Write an email to your former manager requesting a reference letter.

Write an email of 150-200 words. Read the situation, then write to the person named. Cover every required point, keep the tone appropriate, and organise your email into short paragraphs. You have 27 minutes for both writing tasks in the real test; aim for about 15 minutes here.

You must include

  • • Remind them who you are and when you worked together
  • • Explain the position you are applying for
  • • Say what you would like the letter to mention
  • • Give the deadline and offer to help

Question 26 of 30

Every question is prewritten and always available — no AI credits needed.
  1. 1. Greeting
  2. 2. Opening purpose
  3. 3. Point 1
  4. 4. Explanation
  5. 5. Point 2
  6. 6. Explanation
  7. 7. Point 3
  8. 8. Explanation
  9. 9. Closing
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0 words · target 150-2000 characters