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General Training Task 1 — suggestion letter: Recommending a product to your manager. This page gives the exam question and a band 9 model answer, with the tone, opening and closing lines that suit the letter. Aim for at least 150 words in about 20 minutes.
You recently saw an advertisement for a product that you think could be useful for your company. Write a letter to your
manager.
In the letter, you should include:
• Describe the product
• Explain why it would be important for the company
• Suggest how the company could purchase it
| Letter type | Suggestion |
| Tone | Semi-Formal |
| Opening | Dear Mr. / Ms. [Surname], |
| Closing | Kind regards, / Yours sincerely, |
Dear Ms. Patel,
I am writing to bring to your attention a product I recently came across that I believe could offer our team a significant improvement in efficiency and, potentially, a meaningful reduction in operational costs.
The product is a cloud-based project management platform called TaskFlow Pro, which integrates task allocation, time tracking, and client reporting into a single dashboard. Several comparable firms in our sector have adopted similar systems, and the software includes features such as automated progress summaries and deadline alerts that could reduce the time our coordinators spend on manual updates.
I believe this would be important for the company because we currently use three separate tools to manage workflows, which creates duplication and increases the risk of miscommunication between departments. Consolidating these functions into one platform could streamline our processes and provide clearer visibility for senior management. The vendor offers a thirty-day free trial, and I would be happy to arrange a demonstration for the team. Alternatively, the product can be purchased directly through their website on an annual subscription basis.
Kind regards,
Strategy
Professional suggestion to a superior. Justify with business benefits (cost savings, efficiency, competitive edge). Always
include a next step — suggest a trial, demo, or meeting to discuss.
Common trap
Do not describe only the product features — the manager cares about BUSINESS IMPACT. Always answer "why
is this good for us?" for each feature you describe.
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