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Last year you met someone on holiday and became friends. He/she has informed you that he/she will be travelling near your hometown on business in a few months’ time. Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to stay with you. In your letter: - express how pleased you are to hear from him/her - invite him/her to stay with you - tell him/her about your ideas of how you could spend some time together

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Dear Annie, Hope you are doing well by the grace of the Almighty. Let me tell you how happy and pleased I'm to learn that you will be visiting a place near my hometown on a business trip within a few months.
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You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English speaking Friend. In your letter:- Explain why you have moved- Describe the new apartment- Invite him to pay a visit

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Travel·Leisure

You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Now you want to write to your friend about the place. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter:- explain where the place was and how you got there- describe what you saw- offer to take your friend there

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Travel·Leisure

You are planning a weekend trip with your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- mention the vacation spot you have chosen- explain how you plan to spend your time there- invite your friend to join you on your vacation

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Accommodation

You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English speaking friend to tell them about it. In your letter:- Explain why you have moved- Describe the new apartment- Invite him to pay a visit

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Invitation·Hospitality·Leisure

You have recently stayed with an old friend for a few days after not seeing each other for a long time. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:- say how you felt about the visit- refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her- invite your friend to visit you

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Invitation·Travel·Leisure

You recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter:- explain where the place was and how you got there?- describe what you saw?- offer to take your friend there?

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You have recently moved to a different house. Write a letter to an English speaking Friend. In your letter:- Explain why you have moved- Describe the new apartment- Invite him to pay a visit

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