You will move to a new city for work. You know some people who live there. Write a letter to someone you know who lives there. In your letter:
- ask them for help in finding accommodation
- tell them where you would like to live
- tell them the type of place you are looking for
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner. Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter:- say how long you now want to rent the apartment for- explain why your plans have changed- tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
You live in rented accommodation which was recently damaged due to the bad weather. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:- explain what caused the damage- why you need him/her to fix the problem right away- what needs to be done to fix it
You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar. In your letter:- ask for information about the seminar dates- ask for details of the programme- ask about accommodation- ask about the cost
You are going to study at a college in the UK next year. You would like to stay in the college Hall of Residence. Write a letter to the college. In your letter:- outline what your room needs are- outline what your food needs are- ask what alternatives are available if the college cannot provide what you want
You are organising a trip to the Snowy Mountains in New South Wales for a group of students from Perth in Western Australia. Write to the manager of Student Hostel Services. In your letter explain:- when you want to visit the Snowy Mountains- how long you will stay- how many students are in your group and what accommodation you will require
You share a room in a college with another student. You find it difficult to study and work there because your roommate has friends and parties in the room and sometimes borrows your things without asking. Write a letter to the Accommodation Officer. In your letter:- explain the problems with your current room- ask for a new room next term- say that you would prefer a single room and explain why