IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal Topics/Questions 2026

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This section presents a list of common IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal topics. All these topics were added in 2026 by students who took the IELTS recently. Pick a random topic and start practicing and improving your writing skills.

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An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.
 Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult

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You have recently been offered a job in Canada living with a family for 6 months and looking after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him/her why do you want this job, explain how you will spend your free time in Canada, and invite your friend to visit you when you are in Canada

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Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter: 1). Explain why you have moved. 2). Describe the new house. 3). Invite your friend to come visit.

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You are planning to travel and would like someone to take care of your apartment while you are away. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter •explain why you will be away •ask your friend to take care of your apartment •describe the tasks you want your friend to do Begin your letter as follows: Dear……

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You recently stayed at your friend’s place, to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: * describe what the accident was * explain when it happened * suggest how the damage can be fixed.

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One of your friends is interested in studying abroad but confused about which course to opt for. Write a letter to your friend and in your letter: Explain which course to choose. Explain why this course is best. Invite your friend to discuss in person.

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You have recently started attending hobby classes in your city. Your mother in your hometown wants to know about it. Write a letter to your mother. In the letter, mention: • What class are you taking? • How do you like it? • How long will you take the classes?

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An overseas friend has invited you to visit his country. You are planning to visit him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter  Thank him for the invitation and accept the invitation  Write details about your visit  Briefly describe what you want to do there.

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Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter: a) Invite him/her to a public event in your country b) Describe the public event c) Explain what other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter • explain why you would like the job • give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ • say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: * explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday * describe some possible disadvantages * say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summe

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A photograph you submitted to your local art gallery has been selected to feature in an upcoming exhibition. Write a letter to your English-speaking friend. In your letter - tell him/her about your good news -describe the photograph -invite him/her to attend the exhibition with you

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Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter * describe where you lived when you were a student at the university * recommend the best way for him/her to look for accomodation * warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation

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Write a letter to a friend who will come to your country to work for 6 months. In your letter, you should: •recommend a city •suggest a few jobs that your friend could do • give some opinions about making friends with the locals.

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you have been offered a job overseas that you applied for. Write a letter to your friend who is already knows about that job as well. .Tell what kind of job it is .explain why you applied for this job .ask your friend about the country

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You want to study in another country in some university. You need an accommodation to stay. Your friend is studying in the same university. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give details about your study plans What type of accommodation are you looking for Suggest how your friend can search a place for you. Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses

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Write a letter to your friend asking him or her to take care of your childern while you are away on a business trip. In your letter, Write what they like to eat . Write how they would spend their time. Suggest an arrangement to pick them up after the trip.

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A friend of yours is thinking of going to a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: *Explain why you think your friend would enjoy camping holiday *describe some possible disadvantages *say whether you would like to go on camping with your friend this summer

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You are about to go on vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter explain where your friend can get the keys to the apartment give your friend some instructions about using your apartment recommend some places to go

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A friend has told you that he or she feels lonely in their new city away from their family. Write to you friend and: •Explain why people can feel this way • Give some ideas on how to solve the problem • Ask your friend to contact you and tell you if this works.

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A friend has written to you asking for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past. Write a reply to your friend. In your letter: -Tell your friend you understand the problem. -Explain what happened to you in the past. -Suggest possible solutions to the problem.

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You have rented a house by a lake for the summer. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter •describe the house •describe how you are spending your time there • invite your friend to come and visit Begin your letter as follows: Dear………..

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Write a letter to a friend who you have met on an overseas trip in an English speaking country. Ask for him to send you the trips photographs.

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You are planning a holiday in another country and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to the friend asking him/her to join you and explain: invitation - Why are you taking a holiday? - What is your holiday plan? Explain, simples/ future - Why would you like him/her to go with you?

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You recently attended a conference and met several interesting people. Write a letter to a friend about the conference. In your letter, you should: Describe the purpose of the conference. Mention the people you met and what you found interesting about them. Explain how the conference might help you in your career.

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You have recently moved to a different city.you did not have a chance to tell your friend about the move. Write a letter to his friend. In your letter -Explain why you decided to move -Compare your new home with your previuos home -Tell him/her about the area you are now living in

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Your friend would like to find some quality websites where he/she can read up on what's happening in the world. He/she has written to you asking for some advice. Write a letter to your friend giving some advice. In your letter include websites you recommend Say why you recommend them give some other ideas which you think may be useful You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear

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Chris have invited you to surprise birthday party. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter •say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party •explain why you wont be able to attend the party •Give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time.

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You have got a letter from your pen friend who is going to take an exam soon. She/He feels very nervous about the approaching exam and needs your advice to co.e over the stress. Write a letter to your friend - to wish him/her good luck - to give some tis about how to calm down before and durng the exam - to invite him/her to your country

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An English-speaking friend wants to spend two weeks in your country and has written you an email asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend.

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Write a letter to your friend who is starting an import/export business and asked you for recommendation for a product from your own country. In the letter, you should: - what the product will be - from which region of your country where it came from - why it is a good product to export.

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A friend of your is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer.He/she has a ask for your advice. write a letter to your friend,In your letter . explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday . describe some possible disadvantages . say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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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

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Your friend has asked you to help him/her to find a music teacher for his/her child. Write a letter to your friend that you have found a suitable teacher. In your letter, you should tell: what experience the teacher has why you think he/she is suitable how to get in touch with the teacher. write 150 words

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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 do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ..................,

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have recently moved into a new house. You want to tell your friend about your good news. Write to your friend. In the letter: • Describe the house. • Describe the neighbourhood. • Invite your friend to come and see the house. 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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A friend has agreed to look after your house pad pet while you are on holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give contact details for when you are away. Give instructions about how to care for you pet. Describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake.

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Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport. Write an email to your friend. In your email •recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn •explain how your friend could learn this sport • suggest that you both learn this sport together. Write at leasr 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin you letter as follows: Dear ...............,

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You’ve received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she accepts your invitation to come and stay with you in Ukraine for a week. Write a letter to your pen￾friend and say – when the best time to come is and why – what tourist atractions there are in your area – what activities he/she could enjoy during the visit

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A friend of yours is coming to stay in your house for a week while you are away on holiday. Write a letter to your friend to prepare them for their stay in your letter: -- Give your friend information about the location of your house -- Tell your friend what tasks you would like them to do each day -- Explain what he/she can do and see in your area

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You recently stayed at your friends's place to look after the house while he/she is away. you accidently damaged something in his/her house. write a letter to your friend. in your lettter you should describe what the accident was explain when it happened. suggest how you damage can be fixed.

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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: ● Thank them for the photos and for the holiday. ● Explain why you didn’t write earlier. ● Invite them to come and stay with you.

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you have organised to go on a holiday with your friend. however you must change your plans. write a letter to tell how much you look forward to the plan. why you must change your plans and suggest alternative arrangement.

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Writing Task 1 Topic;A friend who lives in another country has invited you to come and stay with him/her on your next holiday. You are too busy to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, 1)Thank him/her for the invitation. 2)Explain why you cannot come. 3) Ask him/her about other times to 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 you

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You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Congratulate him/her for also being accepted. -Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate. -Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together.

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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

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You recently stayed at your friend’s house for a few days during your holidays. Write a letter to your friend to thank them. In your letter: •Thank your friend for the stay •Describe what you enjoyed most while staying there •Suggest when they could visit you

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Q. you recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for letting you stay with them. refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her invite your friend to visit you

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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him/her. Write a letter to Chris's parents. In your letter ·say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party ·explain why you won't be able to attend the party ·give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the fisrt time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ⁃explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday. ⁃Describe some possible disadvantages. ⁃Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer.

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You are currently trying to improve your knowledge of a language which is not your original language. You have a friend who speaks this new language perfectly. Write to your friend. Explaining why you want to learn this new language Asking him/her for suggestions on how to learn more quickly Proposing that you meet your friend to talk about these steps Begin your letter ‘Dear Do not write any addresses

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Write a letter to a friend who just moved into a new house that you are sending a gift to. Include What the gift is Why you chose it How it will be delivere

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You are staying at your friend’s house who is traveling to another country. A recent storm damaged the house. Write a letter to your friend And say: What happened and when, What was damaged in the house, What needs to be done about it

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You are about to move to an English-speaking country to study. You have a friend living there and you want to find a part-time job. Write a letter to your friend - Explaining your scholar plans, - Your reasons to get a part-time job, - Suggest how he/she can help you finding a job.

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Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are unable to attend. Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter: State why you cannot go Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner Suggest another time to meet Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses

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A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/She has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, give details of the course you took at the university explain why you recommend the university give some advice about how to apply Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....................,

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A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: request advise about a gift for his/her family ask about activities and clothing in his/her country find out about the food You do NOT need to write any address. You should write at least 150 words.

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Write a letter to your friend who is interested in learning how to drive. In your letter ● say why a driving license is advantageous ● recommend a driving school ● give any extra guidance or tips

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An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time. Write to your friend, In your letter Explain the situation Offer to make alterntive arrangements.

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Last month, you visited another town. You had arranged to meet up with a friend who lives in the town, but you were not able to do so. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - apologise for not meeting him/her - explain why you did not contact him/her earlier - suggest a time and place to meet in the future.

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You have recently started attending hobby classes in your city. Your mother in your hometown wants to know about it. Write a letter to your mother. In the letter, mention: •What class are you taking? •How do you like it? •How long will you take the classes?

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Your friend has a travel company and would like you to come and work with him. Write a letter replying to your friends offer. In your letter: - explain what you know about your friends company choose whether you accept or decline the offer • give reasons for your choice

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A friend of yours is thinking of going to a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter, Explain why you think your friend would enjoy camping holiday describe some possible disadvantages say whether you would like to go on camping with your friend this summer

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YOu are going to another country to study. u wud like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help. write a letter to this friend. in your letter: 1. give details of your study plans. 2. explain why you want to get a part-time job. 3. suggest how your friend could help you find a job:

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: say why he/she would not enjoy going to college explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...................,

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Practice: You will be graduating from university and would like to invite your family to the ceremony. Write a letter of invitation to your parents. In the letter: - Explain that you have completed your studies - Give details of the event, including time, date and dress code - Let them know how many tickets they have and who they are for

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An English speaking friend wants to spend a two-weeks holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice Write a letter to your friend. In your letter offer to find somewhere to stay give advice about what to do give information about what clothes to bring

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You have been busy with your studies for the past month and haven't had time to visit your family. Write a letter to your grandmother. In your letter: Apologize for not getting in touch with her sooner Explain why you have been so busy Arrange a time to visit Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Grandmother,

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A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject . Write a letter to your friend.in your letter Give details of the course you took at school Explain why you recommend the university Give some advice on how to apply

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You and a friend have both been accepted to a study abroad program in Paris, France. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Congratulate him/her for also being accepted • Ask him/her if he/she would like to be your roommate • Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together

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You found a job opportunity in a foreign country. Write a letter to your friend who knows about the country. In your letter mention the following.  What the nature of your future job is  Why you applied for that job  Ask for details and his/her advice about the country

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A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter … tell your friend about the job …what sort of work it involves …say why you think the job would be suitable for him …explain how to apply for the job Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any address. Begin your letter as follows Dear….,

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You and your friend recently went on a holiday together . There is a problem with the photos you have taken during the holiday . Write a letter to your friend to ask for a particular shot .

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You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – Apologize for the change of plans – Explain why you are unable to meet him/her – Suggest another time for him/her to visit.

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Your best friend just had her first baby. You are currently overseas but will be returning to your hometown in a week. Write to your friend. In your letter, Congratulate your friend. Tell her when you will be returning home. Ask when you could drop in to meet her and the baby.

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You are planning to take a vacation. Write the letter to friend. In your letter Describe the vocation 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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You recently went on holiday and your friend lent you a travel guidebook. Write a letter to friend. In your letter tell your friend about the holiday explain how the guidebook was helpful say when and how you will return the guidebook

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You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Explain why you changed jobs Describe your new job Tell him/her your other news Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

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Your friend has asked for your help to find a music teacher for their child. You know someone who can teach their child music. Write an email to your friend. In your email, explain why he/she is suitable explain his/her background related to music and teaching music explain how they can get in touch Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear …………………..,

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You stayed at your friends' house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia.You left a file with important documents in your room. write a letter to your friend, describing the file and ask him to return it to you by post.

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Your friend has just had a new baby and you are having a party for them. Write a letter to another friend inviting them to the party and asking them to contribute to a present. In the letter, explain the reason for the party and the time of the party give directions to your house ask them to contribute money for a present   You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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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. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: · tell him/her which team won · describe the weather conditions that day · say how you felt about the match

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You want to sell your mobile phone. You think a friend of yours might be interested to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Explain why you are selling your mobile phone. Describe the mobile phone. Suggest the mode of payment to your friend

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Your friend recently got promoted as the Vice President of his company. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • congratulate him on his promotion • invite him home for dinner • share some recent updates of your life with him You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………..,

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You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite a close friend to stay with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: invite him to stay and suggest a date briefly describe the new house and garden say why you like your new house.

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A friend of yours is living in another country. You would like to work in his/her country for a while. Write a letter to your friend and say Explain why you would like to work in his/her country Describe your skills and experience Ask for some information about working in his/her country.

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You are about to go on a vacation for a month. A friend from another town will come and stay in your apartment. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •​Explain where your friend can get the key to the apartment •​Give your friend some instructions about using your apartment •​Recommend some places to go

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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 house invite your friend to come and visit You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ............,

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Your friend had a newborn baby. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -congratulate your friend -explain what the present is and why you chose it -suggest arrangements for a visit

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • thank your friend • explain how useful the present is • arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear……………………,

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Write a letter to a friend about an upcoming event in your town. What the event is Why they would be interested An invitation to stay with you

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A year ago, you lent your favourite book to a friend who you thought would enjoy it. Unfortunately, your friend has forgotten to return it. The book has sentimental value to you as it had been presented by your grandmother. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter: ask how he or she is doing remind him / her about the book explain why you need it back

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WRITING TASK 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You've got a new job in Germany and want to improve your German. A friend of yours also went to language school last year to study German. Write a letter to your friend asking them about their experience. In your letter ⚫ give your friend your news ⚫ ask them if they would recommend the school invite them to Germany Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:

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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six- year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter •explain why you would like the job. •give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ. •say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.

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Recently you saw a plant that you liked very much. You have a friend who knows a lot about plants. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - Say where and when you saw this plant - expalin why you liked this plans so much - ⁠ask some questions about this plant

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You recently participated in a volunteer project. Write a letter to your friend about your experience. What the project was What your role was What you learned from it

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A good friend has just changed schools and is having difficulty fitting in and needs your advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • make suggestions as to how they could make friends • suggest joining clubs, participating in school activities • give any extra general advice You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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Write to your friend. In the letter: • Describe the house. • Describe the neighbourhood. • Invite your friend to come and see the house.

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A friend of yours has always admired your car. You have now decided to sell it. Write a letter to your friend to ask if he is interested in buying your car. In your letter, • explain why you are selling your car • describe the good points and any bad points about your car • suggest the friend visits you to see and drive your car

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