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You have recently gone to live in a new city. You want to let an English-speaking friend who lives in another country know about it. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter: - explain why you have gone to live in the new city - describe the place - where you are living - invite your friend to come and see you

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Dear Siera, Hope all is well at your end. I haven’t heard from you in a while, and I think that it's time for some exciting updates from my end.
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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·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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