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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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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Write a letter to a friend about an item you borrowed last week, that accidentally got damaged. In your letter – Describe the item. – What was the damage? – What do you intend to do to rectify the problem?

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Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to a music concert. Please say - where and when the concert is going to be, - what type of music will be played there, - and why your friend will enjoy it

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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

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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.

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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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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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You stayed with your friend and by mistake carried home one of his objects. Write a letter and explain: - How you enjoyed staying with your friend. - Explain the object which you brought with you by mistake and explain how the mistake happened. - Mention how you plan to return the object.

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You are going to visit New Zealand for an English and homestay program. You have just received details of your homestay host family. Write your first letter to the family: Introduce yourself Ask the family some questions to get info that is imp to you Tell the family about your arrival date and time.

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you have recently moved to a new house, write a letter to your english-speaking friend

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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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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

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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:

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You are staying in an alien country. You have recently received a letter from your wife in which she has complained of your son's activities. Write a letter to your son to counsel him. In your letter, write: what you came to know about his behavior why you are upset about such activities what kind of behavior you are expecting from him

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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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A man called Pete who is friend of friend, is planning to visit town. Write a letter to Pete. In your letter introduce yourself suggest somethings to do in your town mention one thing you would not recommend

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...................,

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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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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 help. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter - give details of your study plans - explain why you want to get a part-time job - suggest how your friend could help you find a job Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear _______,

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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 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 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

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While your friend was away on vacation, you stayed in his apartment. While you were there, you dropped an expensive bowl and broke it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter - explain what happened, - apologise for the accident, - tell your friend what you plan to do about the bowl.

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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 •describe the condition of the car •invite the friend to come and see the car himself/herself someday You do NOT need to write any addresses.

Begin your letter as follows:

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A friend is expecting you to stay with him in two weeks’ time, 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

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You happened to witness a film being shot in your locality. Write a letter in 120-150 words to a friend describing your experience. You are Rani/Raman. 15. Vinay Nagar. Doty. ADS. 15. Vinay Nagar, Ooty.

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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

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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 Begin your letter as follows: Dear ________ You should write at least 150 words. You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

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You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should:  explain what you like about his new house  tell what you enjoyed most during your staying  Suggest when and where you could meet next time with her/him.

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you have decided to leave your currer job and look for a new one . Write a letter to a friend . In your letter explain Why you want to leave your current job describe what kind of job you are looking for ask for some help or advice

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You borrowed an item from your friend. While it was in your possession, it got damaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for lending the item to you. Explain how it got damaged. Tell your friend what you plan to do about it.

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

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A friend who lives in a different city has invited you to his/her daughter's 8th birthday. However, you can not accept the invitation due to some personal reasons. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: · thank him for the invitation · mention why you can not attend the birthday party · offer to meet him some other day

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You recently stayed at your friend 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 this letter: Describe what the accident was Explain when it happened Suggest how the manage can be fixed.

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you have recently moved to a different house. write to your English speaking friend -explain why you have moved -describe the new house -invite your friend to come and 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 suitable person to employ. say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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Write a letter inviting your friend to a family function. Tell him/her: -What the occasion is -What your plans are -Why it is important he/she comes

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our friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

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friend has agreed to look after your house and 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 your pet describe other household duties Write at least 150 words. You do NOT nee

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Write a letter to your friend Alex who has just graduated from a Law School and is looking for his first job. In your letter write: congratulate your friend on his graduation give some tips about where to find a job give some tips on how to prepare for a job interview

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You recently received a letter from friend asking for advice about whether to goto college or try to get a job. You think he or she should get a job. Write a letter to to this friend. In your letter, 1. Say why he/she would not enjoy going to college 2. explain why getting a job is good idea for him/her 3. suggest types of job that be suitable for him/her

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

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A friend has invited you to a birthday party, but you will be unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for the invitation Explain why you won’t be able to attend Suggest another time to see your friend

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You are getting married. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend to invite him/her to the wedding. •In your letter describe who you are going to marry, •tell what will happen on the wedding day (the schedule), explain why it’s important him/her be at the wedding.

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you would like to invite a friend from abroad to a public event in your country. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, invite him to the event explain why you think he would like this event tell h other activities you can do

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A friend of yours is thinking about appliying for the same course you did at university. He/She has askes for your advise 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.

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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 went to your friend house and had meal. Write a letter to your friend thanking him and his family for the meal. 1) Tell what you enjoyed about the meal. 2) Thanks to his parents and what you think about them 3) suggest arrangements for his invite at your place.

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You are moving to a new city for work and have just realized that an old friend lives in the city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Ask them for advice in finding accommodation • Tell them where you would like to live • Tell them the type of place you are looking for

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You had dinner with a family friend. Write a letter to your friend to say What you liked about the dinner Your feelings about their family Invite your friend and their family to your place

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An English – speaking friend wants to spend 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 • Give advice about what to do • Give information about what clothes to bring

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You need a website for your business, and you would like to ask your friend to build it. Write a letter to your friend. ▪️Include a brief description of your business ▪️Explain what you would like to have on the website ▪️Provide some ideas on the use of images on the website.

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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 dasadvantages * say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer

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Write a letter to your friend who is planning to visit your hometown, giving them information on things to do and see while they are there

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Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter: 1) invite him/her to a public event in your country. 2) Describe the public event. 3) Explain about other plans you have for your friend when he/she will visit.

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Friend of yours invited you to a home party he/she arranged. However, you have just missed this party. Now you want to apologise for not attending it. Write a letter to your friend to apologise. In your letter, • apologise to your friend • explain why you did not attend the party • say what you plan to do to make up for missing the party

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While on a business trip in another city, you met an old friend who lives there. You are going on another business trip to this city soon and would like to see him/her again. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - tell him/her about your trip; - say why you were happy to see him/her; - suggest an arrangement for you to meet.

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1-04: Task 1 letter to a friend asking for his help to make a website. In your letter, you should: describe what kind of website you want say when you want the site to be done explain how vital the website is to you.

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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 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.

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You are planning to give a party at home. You want to cook a meal for this party and decided to ask a friend for a recipe from his/her country. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter - Tell the friend why you are giving this party - Explain why you want a recipe from his/her country - Invite your friend to the party

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You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -ask your friend to send you one of the photographs. -explain why you need that particular photograph -and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it.

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Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting. In your letter – give some details about the job – mention how you came across the job opportunity – explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend.

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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

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Write a letter to a friend who is looking for a part time job to support his studies. In your letter - describe the job you found for him -Explain why this job is good for him -say what he needs to do to get the job

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One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to reply to your friend's offer. In you letter give your opinion of your friend's business idea tell him whether or not you have decided to accept his offer and explain your reasons for this decision

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You have recently started a new job. Write a letter to your friend to tell her about it and invite for an evening meal. - Describe how you feel about the job. - Give directions to a meeting place. - Give suggestions on where to stay, if she is coming from a different city

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You recently had a holiday in a popular tourist destination. Your friend is going to visit the same destination next month. Write a letter to your friend, offering advice and recommendations for his/her upcoming trip. In the letter describe youe own experince and the highlights of youe holiday provide suggestions on places to visit and local cuisine give advice on accomodation and transport

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General Training Task 1 You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You plan to do some traveling in a few months. You would like to visit an old friend who lives in another country. You haven’t spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Provide a short update about your life since you saw him/her last - Explain why you will be traveling to his/her city - Say what you would like to do when you visit his/her city

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Your friend's dog has recently passed away. Write a letter to console your friend. In your letter: ·       Express your sympathy ·       Include memories you have about the dog ·       Invite your friend to do something with you You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

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You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •Describe the city you moved to • Tell him/her about your new job • Invite him/her to visit you You do NOT need to write any addresses

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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.

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You have just learned that your friend has recently become engaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● tell him/her how you found out ● explain how you feel about the news ● organise to meet your friend for a celebration

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You have just moved to a new place. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter. -tell him/her you moved and why you moved -describe the new place -invite your friend to visit and suggest what to do.

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A friend told you recently that he/she had gone to an excellent restaurant. You wonder if this restaurant will be suitable for your birthday party next week. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter tell your friend about your planned party ask what the restaurant is called and for directions to get there ask what kind of food it serves and if your friend has any particular recommendations from the menu You should You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Pat,

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ou 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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A friend has agreed to look after your house and 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 your pet Describe other household duties you would like your friend to undertake When giving contact details, you do NOT need to write any addresses; something like the name of a friend you are staying with or a holiday destination is fine. The format for this IELTS Writing task is simple. Just begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

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You recently went on a trip with a friend and you both took some photographs. Write a litter to your friend. In your letter ask your friend to send you cone of the photographs explain why you need that particular photograph and tell your friend what happened to your copy of it

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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.

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Your parents will be celebrating their 50th anniversary next month. You are planning a big celebration, but you are not sure how to make the occasion really memorable. But you have a friend who can help. Write to your friend Julia, who is a professional event planner. In your letter, explain why this occasion is special ask for her assistance set up a time to meet your friend to discuss your plans

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You are travelling next month to stay with a family you do not know as part of a language training programme. Write a letter to the family to introduce yourself. In your letter: tell the family a little about yourself, ask about the type of food that the family eats, say when and how you will be arriving.

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A friend who lives in another city has invited you to an event. You are unable to accept the invitation. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -Thank him/her for the invitation -Explain why you cannot come -Suggest another time to meet him/her

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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 in Australia.

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You received a gift from a friend for your birthday. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank them for the gift. Tell them how you spent your birthday. Invite them to visit you soon.

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Cam15- 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

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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 Write at least 150 wordsWrite at least 150 words

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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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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.

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You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, give a brief update of your life since you were last in touch explain why you will be travelling to his/her town say what you plan to do when you visit his/her town Write at least 150 words.

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You are going to work in another city for a year. A friend who lives there offered to help you find a place to live. Write a letter to your friend:  Express your gratitude to him/her  Describe the area that you want to live in  Explain what type of accommodation you are looking for

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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 Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

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You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday part 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 abd time of the party - suggest what the classmate could bring to the party

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A friend has invited you to a party, but you are busy on the day it’s being held. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Apologies for not being able to attend • Explain why you are busy • Invite your friend to do something else with you

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You and your friend have booked tickets to go to the theatre. You are now unable to go but have found another friend to accompany him/her instead. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter, •explain why you can not go to the theatre with your friend •say who can go instead of you •tell them why you think this person would be good to go with

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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.

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A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for hekp 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 begin your letter as follows: Dear....,

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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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You have seen an advert in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six years old child Write a letter to the parents, in your letter Explain why you would like to take the job Give details of why you would be suitable to employ Say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

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You are living in a city in a foreign country, and a friend from your home country is soon coming to visit you for several days. Write an email to your friend, asking him or her to bring some things from home which you need saying why you need them making arrangements to meet Begin your letter ‘Dear --------’

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write a letter o your friend in foreign country, write that you are planning a holiday . write in your letter that why you are planning this trip what are your plans for it ask your friend to join you for the holiday

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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 shou

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