IELTS Speaking Practice

What kind of letter or email do you think is the hardest to write? It would probably have to be the kind that is complaining about something. That’s quite difficult because you want the person reading it to take your complaint seriously without seeming rude or offensive to them – no matter how serious it might be, you might want to shout at them if they were in front of you, so it’s a case of choosing the exact language you use very carefully, setting the correct tone while being firm and clear about what you expect to happen. I suppose some people might say that writing to inform someone of bad news, like a death in the family or something similar would be more difficult. But I would never just write a letter or an email if it was a personal matter like that. I would call the person in question and tell them directly, even though it’s probably the hardest thing anyone has to do, especially if it’s to inform someone that a person close to them has died. It’s not something that sho...

Emails, letters, handwritten letters, phone vs email, phone vs face-to-face, email vs face-to-face communication Letters & Emails Who do you usually communicate with by email? Most people communicate with their friends and family members by email. However, businesses also use email to communicate with their customers. Email is a great way to stay in touch with people you know and to keep up with what's going on in the world. I generally communicate with people I know fairly well by email. I'm more likely to use other methods of communication, such as text messaging or talking on the phone with people I don't know as well or who live farther away. Email is a great way to stay in touch with people because it allows for longer conversations than most other forms of communication. It's also a good way to share photos and documents with others. Plus, it's free! Do you prefer writing letters or emails? I prefer letters! I love the process of writing...