Mrs Barrett, an English speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for somene to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. in your letter
suggest how you could help her in her home
say why you would like to do this work
explain when you will and will not be available
Nowadays, more and more foreign students are going to English speaking countries to learn the international language English. It is undoubtedly true that studying English in an English speaking country is the best way, but it is not the only way to learn it. Do you agree or disagree with the above statement?
Some people The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparson
The table below shows the number of students living in the UK gaining English language teacher training qualifications in 2007/8 and 2008/9, and the proportion of male qualifiers.
You are living in an English-speaking country and the restaurant near you is
making a lot of noise. Write a letter to the restaurant owner.
- tell restaurant owner to reduce the noise levels.
- suggest a solution to fix the problem.
- warn that if this problem remains not solved then further action will
be taken.
You have recently moved to a new home. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:
explain why you have moved
describe the new house
invite your friend to come and visit.
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 do NOT need to write any addresses.
As languages such as English, Spanish and Mandarin become more widely spoken, there is a concern that many minority languages may disappear. Some countries have taken steps to protect minority languages. What is your view of this practice? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality.
Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter:
• explain why you chose to study English at the school
• describe the problems you had with the lessons
• suggest how the classes could be improved
Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter
explain why you changed jobs – need to feel challenged and also wanted more benefits
describe your new job – whole new experience / I have never worked on it before / love it
tell him/her your other news – next month I’ll travel to Europe
In many non-English speaking countries, more and more parents are choosing to enrol their children in English medium schools. Why do you think this is happening? What are the advantages for children who study in English medium schools?
One of your pen friends wants to improve their English at a language school. they have never studied at a language school before and have asked for your advice on how to choose a good one. write a letter to your pen friend. advise them about the following the teaching method, the number of students in a class and the number of hours a week.
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating New Year in diffrent countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter.
• say how important New Year is to people in your country
• describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
• explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
You were studying in an English speaking country and suddenly needed to go back to your home country leaving
your course incomplete. Write a letter to your teacher to
- Thank him
- Explain the reason you left without completing your course
- say during your course study what did you like most about this coursev
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flatmates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter,
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and risk the landlord to take action
You are plannning to go and study English at a school overseas.You would like some information about their courses.Write a lettter to the school .In your letter
Ask about the school
Say what kind of accomadition you want
Mention any special requests you have
You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter:
Explain why you want to do the voluntary work.
State what your skills and experience are.
Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir / Madam
You have seen an advertisement in an English newspaper for a job working in the City Museum shop during the holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the Director of the Museum. In your letter,
• Introduce yourself
• Explain what experience and special skills you have
• Explain why you are interested in the job
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows – Dear Sir/Madam,
Your English speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celbrating New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-say how important New Year is to people in your country
-describe how New Year is celebrated in your country
-explain what you like about New Year celebrations in your country
You are interested in attending a short course at a college in an English speaking country.
Write a letter to the college administration. In the letter:
• mention what course you would like to attend
• give details about your educational background and work experience
• say why you choose this college
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.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer.
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
-suggest how you could help her in her home
-ay why you would like to do this work
-explain when you will and will not be available
Your local council has advertised for volunteers to teach on a basic English programme for refugees. You would like to do some work for this programme in your free time.
Write a letter to the programme coordinator. In your letter
• explain why you would like to do unpaid work on this programme
• describe why you are a suitable candidate
• say when you are available to teach.
ou and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear .................,
You should write at least 150 words.
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Some people say that soon we will never again have to learn a foreign language because computers will be able to translate all languages into English. What are the advantages and disadvantages of computers being able to do this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
One of your penfriends wants to improve his/her english in advance of moving to sydney
Write a letter to your penfriend. Advise him/her about the following: listening skills, speaking skills and vocabulary.
Participating in English Speaking Clubs helps to promote students’ speaking skill and interest in learning English”. Do you agree or disagree with that statement?
DO YOU THINK THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE WILL BE LOST WITH GLOBALISATION OR ITS SIGNIFICANCE WILL INCREASE WITH GLOBALISATION? WHAT IS YOUR OPINION?
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 changed your previous job
• describe your new job
• tell him/her your other news
The graph shows the number of boys and girls playiing sport in an english city town in 2012
you are planning to go and study English at school overseas. You would like some information about their courses.
Write to the school. In your letter:
- ask about the school
- what kin of accomadition you want
- mention any special requests you have(for example diet).
You have just returned home after living with a family in an English-speaking country for six months.
You now realise that you left a small bag of personal possessions in your room.
Write to the family describing the things you left behind. Ask them to send some or all of them to you. Offer to cover the costs.
You are going to teach English to your friend’s child. Write a letter to your past English teacher to ask if you can borrow some books from him/her. In your letter
tell your teacher about the child.
say when and where you will teach the child.
explain what books you would like to borrow.
You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.
Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:
•state your reason for writing
•describe the problem and your concerns
•explain what you would like the Principal to do.
You have a test in your English class next week, but you cannot attend. Write to your teacher. In your letter:
. Explain your situation.
. Apologies for not being able to take the test.
. Ask whether it is possible for you to take the test at another time.
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any address. Begin your letter with: Dear...
You are getting married. Write a letter to your English speaking friend to him/her to the wedding. In your letter- describe who you are going to marry, tell what will happen on the wedding day (schedule) and explain why it is important him/her to be at the wedding
The two bar charts show the proportion of 14-16 year-old students studying a modern foreign language in an English Speaking country and the top three popular foreign languages.
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people think that this will lead to English becoming the only langusge to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
The development of tourism contributed to English becoming the most prominent language in the world. Some people will think this lead to English becoming the only language to be spoken globally. What are the advantages and disadvantages to having one language in the world?
You are renting a house in an English-speaking country, and the landlord has been helpful during your stay. Now your friend is interested in renting your place. Please write a letter to your landlord to inform your friend that you will be moving out.
Tell your landlord that you are leaving and explain why.
Thank you landlord for being helpful
Recommend your friend as a prospective tenant.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
Write at least 150 words.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
An english speaking friend has written to you to ask you how yours studies are going write a letter to the friend.
tell your friend how you are preparing for the exam/
tell him/her how you feel about it
tell him /her your expectations.
your English speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for you advice about learning a new sport Write an email your friend recommend in new sport would be for you friend to learn Explain how your friend could learn this sport Suggest that you both learn this sport togeter
“The best way to learn English is to study with native teachers.” What do you think about this opinion?
State your point and give reasons and examples to support your answer.
The chart below shows the proportions of british students at one university in england who were able to speak other languages in addition to english,in 2000 and 2010.
English-speaking friend is coming to study in your town next year and has written asking for information and advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
1. Offer to find a place for him / her to live.
2. Give advice about how to find a part time job.
3. Give information on where they can learn your language.
The charts below show the proportions of British students at one university in England who were able to speak other languages in addition to English, in 2000 and 2010.
Learning English at school is often seen as important than learning loacl languages .if these are not taught may many are at risk of dying out. In your opinion, is it important for everyone to learn English? Should we try to insure the survival of local language and if so how?
You are a student at an English language school in Brighton and are living in private accommodation with other flat mates. You have not had hot water or heating for some time. The landlord’s workmen have tried to fix the problem but without success.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
state your reason for writing
describe the problems and explain how you feel
propose a solution and ask the landlord to take action.