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IELTS Essay: With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, people are no longer ...

Prompt

With the increasing use of mobile phones and computers, people are no longer writing letters now. Some people think the traditional skill of writing letters will disappear. To what extent do you agree or disagree? How do you think about the importance of writing letters?

#letter_writing#digital_communication#traditional_skills#technology_displacement

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 argues the skill is declining/disappearing due to technology; Band 9 distinguishes between casual communication (texting replaces it) and formal/personal letters (still valued) while exploring why letter-writing might retain importance.

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Key concepts in this essay

skill atrophy vs. format evolution
formal communication requirements
emotional/mindfulness value of handwriting
digital literacy vs. traditional literacy

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Assuming letter-writing will completely disappear without evidence or considering niche uses
Conflating 'skill decline' with 'complete loss' (some people still write formal letters, journals, notes)
Not addressing the IMPORTANCE question: why does letter-writing matter beyond nostalgia?

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