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Write a letter to a friend telling him/her about an interesting website that you have found recently. In your letter: - say how you found it - how it can help - how you use it

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Dear Spencer, Hope you're doing fine. Today I'm writing to tell you about a fascinating website that I've found recently and have been using ever since!
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Dear Victor, Hope all is well at your end. I just quickly wanted to share some interesting information – information about a website that is – with you.
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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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Informal Letter Task 1

Notification·Property·Invitation

You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have moved- describe the new house- invite your friend to come and visit

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Notification·Leisure·Health

You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn't able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell him which team won- describe the conditions on the day- say how you felt about the match

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Notification·Travel

You have a pen pal and you are writing your first letter to that pen pal. In your letter:- describe your previous studies and/or work experience- describe your current activities, hobbies and interests- tell your pen pal that you will be visiting him/her

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Notification·Leisure·Health

You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and was not able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him/her in the hospital, telling him/her about the match. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:- tell him/her which team won- say how you felt about the match- ask how he/she is doing

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

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You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have moved- describe the new house- invite your friend to come and visit

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Write a letter to a friend telling him/her about an interesting website that you have found recently. In your letter: - say how you found it - how it can help - how you use it

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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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You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have moved- describe the new house- invite your friend to come and visit

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You have recently moved to a different house, and you want to give the news to an English-speaking friend who lives in another country. Write a letter to this English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have moved- describe the new house- invite your friend to come and visit

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