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You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain why you have changed your previous job - describe your new job - tell him/her your other news

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Dear Jane, Hope you're doing well. It's been so long since I've heard from you.
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Dear Richard, I hope you're doing great. I wanted to share some exciting news with you - I have recently started a new job, and I'm really enjoying the change.
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Band 7.5
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Dear Jane, Hope you're doing well. It's been so long since I've heard from you.
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Dear Angela, I hope you and your family are doing fine, and I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch with you recently. I’m writing to let you know that I've resigned from my previous company and took a new job recently.
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Dear James, I hope this letter finds you and your family well. I'm sorry that I couldn't write to you for the last couple of months.
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Dear Kathy, Hope you are doing well. It's been a long since we have last met.
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You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you changed jobs- describe your new job- tell him/her your other news

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work

You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have changed your job- describe your new job- tell him/her your other news

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work

You have recently started a job at a different company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter • explain what made you change jobs • describe the new job you have • tell him/her other news about you

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Formal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work·Thanks

You cannot go to a company where you received a job offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor. In your letter:- explain why you are declining the offer- express your gratitude- explain why you like your current job very much

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General Task 1 · Semi-formal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work

You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:- Explain your situation- Describe your problems- Tell him/her when you think you can start.

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work·Thanks

You recently met the manager of a new company in your city. The manager later offered you a job, but you cannot accept it. Write to the manager. In your letter:- say how you feel about the job offer- explain why you cannot accept it- provide a reference for a friend who might be interested

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You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain why you have changed your previous job - describe your new job - tell him/her your other news

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