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You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You haven't seen each other for a long time and was happy to meet him/her. Now 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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Dear Jonathon, I'm writing to profoundly thank you for a really delightful trip to your place. It was great to see you after a long and to be able to spend some quality time with you and your wife Emily.
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You recently stayed with a friend while you were visiting their city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank your friend for their hospitality- say what you enjoyed most about your stay- invite your friend to visit you

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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:- thank them for the photos and for the holiday- explain why you didn’t- write earlier- invite them to come and stay with you

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Thanks·Invitation·Travel

A friend who lives in another country has invited to you come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- Thank him/her for the invitation- Explain why you cannot come- Give him/her your other news

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General Task 1 · Semi-formal letters

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Thanks·Invitation·Travel

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter:- thank them for the photos and for the holiday- explain why you didn't- write earlier- invite them to come and stay with you

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General Task 1 · Semi-formal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

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After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter. In your letter:- Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing to him/her- Express your gratitude- Offer him/her to visit your home with his/her family

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Thanks·Neighbourhood·Invitation

You are moving home. Write a letter to your neighbours to say goodbye to them and to thank them for their help during your stay. In your letter:- explain how they helped you- say what you will miss the most about the area- where you lived- invite them to visit you at your new home.

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You recently stayed with a friend while you were visiting their city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- thank your friend for their hospitality- say what you enjoyed most about your stay- invite your friend to visit you

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