informal
You have a friend who has always liked the car you currently drive. Now you have decided to sell the car. You think your friend might be interested in buying it.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
say why you want to sell your car
describe the condition of the car
invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday
Write at least 150 words.
informal
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
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___,
informal
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
informal
You are interested in applying for a job at an international company where a friend of yours works. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
- Tell your friend about the job you are interested in
- Explain why you are interested in applying for it
- Ask your friend for some advice about applying for this job
informal
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 don't write earlier
Invite them to como and stay with you.
informal
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
informal
You recently moved to a new house and you want to invite an old friend to stay with you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
-Invite him to stay and suggest a date.
-Describe the new house and garden.
-Say why you like your house.
informal
Inviting a friend
You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
explain the reason for the party
give the date and time of the party
suggest what the classmate could bring to the party
informal
A Australian friend recently sent you a present by post. You want to thank him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-say how you felt when you received the present
-describe what you like about it
-explain how you will use the present
informal
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.
informal
You are moving to a new country to go to university and
will need a part-time job. You have a friend who lives in that
country.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
• apologise for not staying in touch
• explain why you’re moving to this country
• ask your friend if he/she can help you find a job
informal
You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives.
Write a letter to your relative. In your letter:
• Explain when and how long you will be in town.
• Ask whether you can stay at their home.
• Offer to pay for yourself.
You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ...,
informal
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 summer
informal
You and your friend have both been accepted to a study abroad programme in Paris France.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter :
Congratulate him/her for also being accepted
Ask him/her if she would like to be your roommate
Discuss possible activities that the two of you could do together
Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear,
informal
Write a letter to a friend to ask him/her to develop a website for your business.
•In your letter: Give a brief description of the business
•Mention what you’d like to be there on the website.
•Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.
informal
Thanking a friend for a holiday.
You have recently been to stay with an old friend for a few days. You hadn't seen each other for a long time. Write a letter to the 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
Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
informal
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 wether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
informal
You are facing a personal dilemma or need advice on a particular issue. Write a letter to a close friend or family member asking for their advice. In your letter:
Explain the situation or dilemma you are facing.
Describe the options you are considering or the help you need.
Ask for their opinion or suggestions on how to proceed.
informal
Your sister has asked you to organize the music for her wedding at the end of next month.
Write a letter to your best friend who is a musician. In your letter
● ask your friend to perform at the wedding
● describe why he/she would be suitable for this event
● explain how your friend will be compensated if they agree.
informal
You are going away to travel for the summer. A friend will be looking after your house while you are away.
Write a letter your friend. In your letter:
Say where you are going
Describe your house
Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house
• You should write at least 150 words.
• You do NOT need to write your own address
informal
Your parents will be celebrating their 40th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. Write to your best friend, Joan, who is a professional event planner. In your letter:
•explain why the occasion is special
•ask for her assistance
• set up a time to meet at your friend's convenience to discuss your plans
Begin your letter as follows: Dear Joan,
You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
informal
You recently borrowed something from a friend. Unfortunately, the item has become damaged. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
remind your friend that you borrowed something from him/her
explain how the item became damaged
suggest how you can resolve the issue of the damaged item
informal
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
informal
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.
informal
You have some time off work and are hoping to visit a close friend, Stephanie, for a few days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• suggest spending time together
• explain why you have time to do this
• propose some activities
Write at least 150 words.
informal
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebra;ng 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 celebra;ons in your country
informal
Task 1:
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 an email to your friend. In your email,
describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation
warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
You should write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear........................,
informal
There is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it.
informal
You recently took a trip. In your absence, a friend did you a big favour. Write a letter thanking them. In your letter, include:
● what the favour was
● how this favour helped you
● an offer of compensation
informal
Your friend has invited you to his/her birthday party, but you cannot come. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter. explain why you cannot go, explain that you will give your friend a gift the next time you see him/her, suggest another time and place to meet. write atleast 150 words
informal
The parents of your Australian friend chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him
Write a letter to Chris parents, in your letter
Say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
Explain why you won't be able to attend
Give details of a plan to see Christ on a different time
informal
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with a friend. He/She has just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
●thank him/her for the photos and for the holiday
●explain why you didn’t write earlier
●invite them to come and stay with you.
informal
A friend is expecting you to stay with him in ten days, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip at the same time. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter:
apologise and say that you cannot come to visit
explain why you will not be able to visit
suggest another time that you could visit.
informal
A friend has invited you to a family dinner at his/her place.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
thank him/her for inviting you
ask for suggestions what you want to bring as a gift
make suggestions about his/her visit to your place
informal
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 .
informal
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
1. recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn.
2. explain how your friend could learn this sport.
3. suggest that you both learn this sport together.
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear.....
informal
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
•give details about the concert
•describe how you won the tickets
• explain why you’ve chosen your friend to go with you.
informal
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 key to the apartment
give your friend some instruction about using your apartment
recommend some places to go
informal
You are going to travel abroad for two months and while you are away a friend would like to live in your apartment. Write to the owner of the apartment explaining the situation. In your letter: explain that you are going to travel abroad, describe your friend and say why he/she would be a good tenant, ask whether the owner will agree to this.
informal
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:
1)Say where you are going
2)Describe your house
3)Explain some of the things your friend must do to look after your house.
informal
You had arranged to meet a friend next week, but you have realised that you will not be able to go. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- cancel the meeting with friend and apologize.
- explain why you will not be able to meet him
-suggest where and when you could see each other
informal
Write a letter to a friend telling him about an interesting website you found. Tell your friend –
How you found it?How it can help?How you use it?
informal
A Canadian friend recently sent you a present by post. You want to thank him/her.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-say how you felt when you received the present
-describe what you like about it
-explain how you will use the present
informal
Write a letter to your friend inviting
Him /her to a music concert. Please say.
-Where and when does the concert start?
- What type of music will be played there? Why do you think your friend will enjoy it
informal
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebreting New Year in different countries.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
say how important Nwe 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
informal
Your are stayig at your friend’s house who is travelling to another country. A recent strom 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
informal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter:
tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
explain how to apply for the job
Write at least 150 words.
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/she 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
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. HelShe 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
informal
Task - 1
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surpise 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.
Write at leasr 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses.
Begin you letter as follows:
Dear Mr and Mrs Collins,
informal
Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job.
Describe a job you have found for him/her including:
- What are the duties?
- Why do you think it is a good job for him/her?
- What does he/she have to do to get it?
informal
A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to –
- Congratulate your friend.
- Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present.
- Suggest arrangements for the visit.
informal
You recently went to visit a friend in their new home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
• tell your friend what you liked about his/her new house
• say what you did or enjoyed most about your stay with your friend
• suggest when and where you could meet your friend next
informal
You are having a party and want to invite your friend from a different city.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Describe why you are having the party
Give directions on how to get to the venue
Suggest how you can accommodate him/her
informal
You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter:
apologise for the damage to the item
explain what happened
say how you are going to fix the issue
informal
An overseas friend wants to visit your country on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•Recommend the best time of year to visit and why
•Describe the types of accommodation your friend could choose
•Say what you would like to show your friend in your country
informal
Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to your family party. In your letter
– Explain why you are organizing the party.
– Describe what you are planning to do.
– Say how important it is to have your friend at the party.
informal
You have just won two tickets to a concert and want to invite your friend to go with you.
Write a letter to your friend. In the letter
give details about the concert
describe how you won the tickets
explain why you’ve chosen your friend to go with you.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ___________
informal
You have received the invitation to take part in your friend's wedding ceremony, but you will be in Canada on a business trip on that day with your boss.
Write to your friend to apologise for not being able to take part in the wedding ceremony. In your letter:
- Thank your friend for the invitation,
- Explain why you will not be able to visit,
- Suggest another plan.
informal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
informal
You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
apologize for being late
explain the reason why you were late
suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time
informal
A friend had a new born baby, you have picked up a present for the baby and want to visit to give it to him / her. Write a letter to :
-Congratulate your friend
-Tell him why you picked up the mentioned present.
-Suggest arrangements for the visit.
informal
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a campus 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 camping with your friend this summer
Write at least 150 words.
You do not need to write any addresses
Begin your letter as follow:
Dear….,
informal
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……
informal
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
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ............,
informal
You were on a pleasant trip and had rented a flat from a friend who was on an official tour. Write a letter to your friend how you felt about the trip and how you took care of his house in his absence.
informal
A friend wants to spend a two-week 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
•Advise about what to do
•Give information about what clothes to bring
informal
Last month, you traveled to another city. You told a friend who
lives in the city that you would meet them, but you did not.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
● apologize for not meeting him/her
● explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
● suggest a time and place to meet in the future
informal
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 ___,
informal
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
informal
Your 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 & accept the invitation.
• Write detail about your visit.
• Briefly describe what you want to do there.
informal
You arranged to visit a friend in Australia, 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
Write at least 150 words.
informal
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
informal
Write a letter to a friend who invited you to visit them in their country.
Express your appreciation of the invitation
Write the date of the visit
Write about the things you want to do there
informal
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
informal
Your friend works as a fitness instructor in a gym. You would like to receive his/her advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should:
– describe your exercise programme
– explain what your goals are
– ask for advice on how you can improve your fitness
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
informal
You have found an interesting website. Write a letter to your friend to tell about the website.
In your letter, you should:
• describe what the website is
• explain why the website is interesting in
• tell how this website will help him/her.
informal
You have a friend who lives in a different country. You will organise a party soon and have thought to use a foreign recipe. Write a letter to the friend asking for a recipe from his/her country for the party you are organizing.
In your letter,
tell your friend about the party
ask for the recipe
explain ntwhy you need the recipe from his/her country
informal
You and a 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. In your
letter:
● tell him/her about the problem with your photos
● say which photo you would like him/her to send you
● explain why you need this photo.
informal
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country. Yoh have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter, tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves, say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her, explain how to apply for the job
informal
You have unexpectedly come into a large sum of money and you want to share this good news
with your friend.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
● explain where the money came from
● say what you intend to do with the money
● invite your friend to celebrate your good fortune.
informal
You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place
ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work
ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work
informal
Your friend from overseas is coming to visit you next month.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
•tell them what they need to bring
•tell them what they will be doing during the time they are visiting
•warn them about some things that might be challenging
informal
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
informal
You recently met an old friend while you were on a business trip to another city. Now you are planning another business trip to this city and would like to see your friend again.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
1. say why you enjoyed seeing him/her
2. give details of your plans for your next business trip to this city
3. suggest arrangments for seeing him/her again there
informal
You are going to have a party. You would like to invite a friend who lives in a city that is a long way from your home.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
▪️Explain why you are having the party
▪️Describe your plans for the party
▪️Suggest how your friend can travel to the party and where he / she can stay
informal
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
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
informal
One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in a new business. Write a letter to reply to your friend's business offer. In your letter - give your opinion of your frien's business idea - tell him/her whether or not you have decided to accept the offer - and explain yor reasons for this decision.
informal
The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for him.
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 different time
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Collins,
informal
13.A friend from overseas is planning to visit you soon. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
Explain why you are looking forward to the visit
Describe the accommodations you have available for your friend
Suggest some things to do during the visit.
informal
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
•Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
•Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
• Explain how to apply for the job
informal
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realized 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 instruction how to send it back to you
informal
One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation:
How long you have known your friend
Something about your friend personality
Why you think your friend would make a good employee.
informal
Your friend recently moved to the same town where you live. Please write a letter to invite your friend to go to the gym together. In your letter
o describe why you go to this gym
o say what part of this gym you recommend
o explain why you think it is suitable for your friend
informal
You have been offered a job that will require you to move to a city that you have never visited before. You have a friend who lives there.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
a)Explain your situation
b)say why you feel unsure about living in the city
c)ask some questions about life in the city
informal
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some hlep.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
give details of your study plans
explan why you want to get a part-time job
suggest how your friend could help you find a job
informal
TASK 1
A friend has written you to ask for advice about a problem at work. You have had a similar problem in the past.
Write a letter to your friend.
• Tell your friend you understand the problem
• Explain what happened to you in the past
• Suggest possible solutions to the problem.
Write at least 150 words
You do not need to write any addresses,
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear …..
informal
Task 1: Write a letter to a friend telling them about an interesting website you found. Tell your friend: How you found it - How it can help - How you use it [150 words minimum] *
informal
Your English-speaking friend has asked for your help with a college project he/she is doing about celebrating 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
informal
You have some time off work and are hoping to visit a close friend, Stephanie, for a few days. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
•suggest spending time together
• explain why you have time to do this
• propose some activities
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Stephanie,