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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You are experiencing financial problems and want to ask your landlord if you can pay your rent late. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter explain: - Why you are writing to him - Why you cannot pay the rent - When you will pay the rent.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you can not continue the course. Write a letter to your tutor. In your letter: - describe the situation - explain why you cannot continue at this time - say what action you would like to take

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have just rented an unfurnished flat and a friend has told you about a shop that has cheap second-hand furniture. Write to the shop owner. In your letter: - describe what you need? - ask whether they have these items? - ask what they cost?

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter: - Describe the jacket - Describe where you were seated - Explain what you want to be done

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are working for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - Describe why you want to take the course. - Explain how it will be beneficial to the company. - Tell who will be managing your work in your absence.

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter: - explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need - explain how you will keep up-to-date while you're away - suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Semi-Formal LetterTask 1

You were going to start a job next month, but you will not be able to. Write a letter to your future employer. In your letter: - Explain the situation. - Describe your problem(s). - Tell him/her when you can start work.

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Informal LetterTask 1

You are going on holiday next week and you need to ask your friend to watch your dog while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - state how long you will be away - tell them what needs to be done - state how you will compensate them

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Informal LetterTask 1

You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realized you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Thank your friend for the holiday - Explain that you left your wallet in their house - Give them instructions on how to send it back to you

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Formal LetterTask 1

You are going on holiday and would like to stay in the same hotel as you did on your last visit. Write to the hotel. In your letter: - Explain why you have chosen to visit the same hotel? - Give them the details of your stay? - Ask them about any events in the area during your stay.

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