A friend has written a letter informing you about his or her plan to visit your country/city. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter write:
- what he or she can do in your country/city advise him/her about the place he/she could stay at
- suggest to him/her
- what to pack and bring while coming to travel to your country/city
You borrowed an important textbook during the last term from a classmate. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have the book. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter:
- apologize for the mistake
- find out how important the book is to him/her
- say what you will do Dear...............,
A high school friend who moved to another country will visit your country for a month. You have arranged a party for him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- give the date and location of the party
- say who is coming to the party
- mention things your friend has missed while living in another country
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
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
You have recently moved to a different house. Now you would like to notify one of your English-speaking friends that you have moved to a different house. 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 Dear...............,
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
You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your friend to the concert you are planning to go to. In your letter say:
- what the content of the music concert is
- where and when the music concert is
- why you think your friend should go to this concert
Write a letter to your friend who lives in another town, and invite him/her to a party you are going to organise. In your letter explain:
- why you are having this party
- who are expected to be present at the party
- give directions on how to get there.
You have recently heard that a friend of yours has had some problems as a result of some unusual weather. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- express your concern (i.e.
- say you are sorry to hear what has happened)
- tell him/her about a similar experience that you once had
- give some advice, or
- offer help
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
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- say where you are going
- describe how to look after your pet
- explain some of the things your friend should do to look after your house
Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him. Write a letter replying to your friend's offer. In your letter:
- explain what you know about your friend's company
- choose whether you accept or decline the offer
- give reasons for your choice
You have borrowed something from your friend and it has got damaged. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter:
- apologize for damaging the product/stuff
- explain what happened
- say how are you going to fix the issue
You have recently migrated to another country. Now write a letter to your friend to describe your present life. In your letter say:
- when you have moved to this country
- why you chose this country
- how things are now for you
You have invited a friend to come to your house next holiday. He/she has asked you how to get to your house from the airport. However, you are going to the airport to receive him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- explain that you will meet him/her at the airport
- say what you have planned for your friend
- write some important things that he/she might find useful
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- thank your friend for the holiday
- explain that you left your wallet in their house
- give them instructions on how to send it back to you
One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- apologise for missing the birthday celebration
- explain why you missed it and why you didn't
- tell your friend and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry Dear..................,
You have arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- explain the important event
- apologise for the situation
- suggest a new arrangement
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
You invited a friend from India to visit London. The British High Commission has asked your friend for a formal letter showing that you are ready to host him/her. Write a letter to your friend that he/she can submit to the High Commission. In your letter:
- state that you are ready to host your friend
- state that you are financially able to host your friend
You have recently visited a museum. Now write a letter to your friend about the museum you have visited. Write a letter to him/ her. In your letter, write:
- where you went
- what you saw there
- how you felt about it
A friend who is about to enter university wants your advice about whether to specialise in history, which interests him/her, or computer science, which offers better job prospects. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- recommend which subject your friend should specialise in
- consider your friend's interest in history
- consider the job prospects offered by computer science
Your friend is celebrating her birthday and has invited you to a party. You cannot attend because you have an important meeting that day. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
- thank him/her for the invitation
- explain why you cannot come
- propose meeting on another day