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Formal Complaint Letter #191
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have bought a new mobile phone and in a few days of purchase, it has stopped working. You spoke to the company representative a week ago but it has still not been repaired.

Write a letter to the company. In your letter,

  • introduce yourself
  • explain the situation
  • say what action you would like the company to take

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

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195 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I hope this letter finds you well.

Bullet 1

introduce yourself

My name is [Your Name], and I am writing to address an issue I have been facing with a mobile phone purchased from your company recently. Despite only having the phone for a few days, it suddenly stopped working. I contacted one of your representatives a week ago to report the problem, but unfortunately, the issue has not been resolved yet.

Bullet 2

explain the situation

This situation has caused me inconvenience and frustration as I rely on my mobile phone for both personal and professional communication. I have been unable to stay connected and have missed important calls and messages. I have been patient in waiting for the repair, but the delay is becoming unacceptable.

Bullet 3

say what action you would like the company to take

I kindly request that the company takes immediate action to either repair the phone promptly or provide a replacement. As a loyal customer, I trust that your company values customer satisfaction and will prioritize resolving this matter efficiently. I would appreciate a swift response and resolution to this issue.

Closing

I look forward to hearing from you soon regarding the steps that will be taken to address this matter. Thank you for your attention to this urgent concern.

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