IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal Topics/Questions 2025

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This section presents a list of common IELTS General Writing Task 1 informal topics. All these topics were added in 2025 by students who took the IELTS recently. Pick a random topic and start practicing and improving your writing skills.

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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

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Your friend invited you to his/her party, but you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter •explain why you cannot come •give your reason for not contacting your friend sooner •suggest another time to meetWrite

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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.

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You recently took a long vacation. In your absence, a friend did you a huge favor. Write a letter thanking your friend. In your letter: ·       Explain what the favor was ·       Describe how this favor helped you ·       Offer compensation 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

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You are inviting your friend to your birthday party. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Say when and where the party will be held Describe what activities are planned Explain why your friend should come

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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

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J. 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. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___________,

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**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**

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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 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 colledge - explain why getting a job is a good idea for him/her - suggest types of job that would be suitable for him/her

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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

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Your friend is planning to go on a business trip to a city you know well. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter – tell him/her about some attractions to go sightseeing – recommend a restaurant to eat – give some advice on transportation

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You recently received a letter from a friend asking for advice about whether to go to college or try to get a job. You think he/she should get a job. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: •say why she/he 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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One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: -apologise for missing the birthday celebration -explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend -say what you would like to do to show you are sorry

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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 have meet and old friend in another city on your last business trip. Now you are going on another business trip in the same city and want to meet him again. Write a letter to your friend and say - Express your excitement about the last meeting. - Give details about your new business trip. - Suggest an arrangement to meet again.

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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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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 a particular photograph Explain why you need that particular photograph Tell your friend what happened to your copy of it

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A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – thank her for the present and say why you particularly like it – describe some other presents that you received – explain some of the things you did on your birthday.

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Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: ● Explain why you cannot go anymore ● Say who can go instead of you ● Say why this person is a good person to go with

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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.

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You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You would like to stay at a friend’s house for a short time as you are visiting his/her city and don’t want to stay in a hotel. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Request to stay at your friend’s house • Explain why you would like to stay • offer your friend some kind of remuneration for letting you stay. Write at least 150 words.

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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 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 started a job in a new company.Write a letter to an English speaking friend. In your letter, - Explain why you changed the job - Describe your new job - Tell him/her your other news

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

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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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A friend of yours recently gave you a nice birthday present. Your friend has written a letter to you asking for advice regarding a visit that his/her parents will be making to your area in the near future. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, • recommend a place where they can stay • suggest the places they can visit • offer to do something with them

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You have your birthday next weekend and you are planning to organise a party where you will be inviting all your friends. Write a letter to invite your friend. In your letter, explain the occasion describe why you need your friend to come give directions to reach the venue

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A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. the 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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The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surprise birthday party for himlher. 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

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You are planning to take a vacation. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter • describe the vacation spot you have chosen • explain how you plan to spend your time there • invite your friend to join you on your vacation Begin your letter as follows:

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You will be celebrating your son's 6 th birthday next week. you want to invite one of your colleagues to attend the birthday party.Write an invitation letter to this colleague.In your letter , invite your colleague to your son's birthday party,give details of the party and it's date and time , say how happy you and your family would be to have him/ her at the party.

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You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend's house for a week. They have been great hosts. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, thank them for having you at their house for a week express your gratitude for their hospitality say how much you miss them Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .................,

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Writing Task 1: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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 recently visited a place that had a strong impact on you. Write a letter to a friend about the place. In your letter explain where the place was and how you got there “describe what you saw offer to take your friend there

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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.

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*OUR ASSIGNMENT*👇: You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: 1) Explain when and how long you will be in town. 2) Ask whether you can stay at their home. 3)Offer to pay for yourself.

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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

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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 summer You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear____

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Last month, you travelled 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, - 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 should spend about 20 minutes on this task. Your friend is thinking about learning to drive and would like some advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • say why a driving licence is advantageous • recommend a driving school • give any extra guidance/tips 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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You were advised by your doctor that you need to do more physical exercises. Write a letter to your friend asking him to join you. Why you want to do physical exercise. What type of physical exercises you are planning to do? Why do you want your friend to join

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You are going abroad on holiday and your friend will stay in your home while you are away. write a letter to your friend, in your letter : a. explain where you hide the keys b. describe what your friend needs to do in your absance c. say when you are coming back

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You will take a short holiday in London next month and would like to spend some time with a friend who lives there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •Tell him when you will be in London and why •Ask him for recommendations of what to do there •Suggest some things you can do together You should You do NOT need to write any addresses

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You are going to throw a party and would like to cook a special dish for your guests but do not have the recipe. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • tell your friend why you are having a party • explain what dish you want to cook and ask your friend for the recipe • invite your friend to the party Dear .....

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

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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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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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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.

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Write a letter to a friend inviting them to go on vacation with you. Include Why you want to go on holiday Where you want to go Why you want them to come with you

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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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“You want to start your own business. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter: tell him/her about your business explain why you think it is a good idea and ask him/her for some help or advice”

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Your 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: Explain why you cannot go anymore Say who can go instead of you Say why this person is a good person to go with

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You stayed at your friend’s house when you attended a conference in Australia. Unfortunately, you left a large envelope with some important documents in your room. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter: -Thank your friend for the stay. -Describe where you left the envelope. -Ask him/her to return it to you by post.

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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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You recently visited a friend in their new house and noticed that a few items were not functioning properly. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank them for hosting you. Mention the items that were not working properly. Suggest what they could do to fix these issues.

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A friend of yours is going on holiday soon and has asked you to recommend a destination. Write a letter to your friend and recommend a good place for a holiday that you have visited before. You should say: * where you went * where you stayed and * what you can do there.

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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 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

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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, * Thank him/her for the invitation * Explain why you cannot come *Ask him/her about other times to visit.

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Topic-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 started working for a new company. Write a letter to a friend. In your letter: Explain the reasons why you changed jobs Describe your new job Tell him/her your other newsD

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

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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

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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.In your letter •introduce yourself •ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you •tell the family about your arrival date and time

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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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You have just missed a friend’s party. Write a letter 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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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

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You have just returned from a long holiday. While you were away, your friend looked after your house. Write a letter to you friend. In your letter - thank you friend for the things she/he did for you - offer to reimburse any money she/he spent on doing these things - arrange to meet your friend for a coffee late this week.

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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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You recently visited a tourist attraction in another city. Write a letter to a friend describing your experience. In your letter: Describe the tourist attraction you visited. Explain why you chose to visit it. Share your impressions and experiences. Invite your friend to visit the attraction with you in the future.

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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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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

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INVITATION LETTER TOPIC . You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you. Write a letter to invite your friend to the concert you are planning to go to. In your letter, say:  what the content of the music concert is  where and when the music concert is  why you think your friend should go to this concert You should write at least 150 words.

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A freiend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He has asked for your advice. Write a letter to your friend. the 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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One of your friends has asked you to be a partner in his new business. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Give your opinion of your friend's business idea Tell him whether or not you have decided to accept the offer Explain your reasons for this decision Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mark,

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You have borrowed something from your friend and it has got damaged. Write a letter to your friend. -apologize for damaging the product / stuff -explain what happened -say how are you going to fix the issue

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Letter of instruction: You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realized you left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you should say, • Thank your friend for the holiday • Explain that you left your wallet in their house • Give them instructions of how to send it back to 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 1. Describe where you lived when you were a student at the university 2. Recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation 3. Warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation

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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 why you need the recipe from his/her country 

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

Dear …………….,

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You recently took an online personality assessment test. Write a letter to a friend describing the results of the test and how it relates to your behavior and daily life.

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Your friend has just won a large amount of money in the lottery. She would like your advice as to how to spend it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter Congratulate him/her on their win Give practical advice on how to spend the money Advise him/her on benefit/drawbacks associated with large wins

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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.

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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 your people in your country . describe how new your is celebrated in your country . explain what you like about New Year celebration in your country

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You bought a football match ticket. However, you are unable to go. So you want to offer the ticket to your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain the football tournament why you are unable to go how can your friend get the ticket

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A close friend told you recently about a major argument she has had with her parents Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • Explain that you understand the reasons why they argued. • Describe a similar situation that happened to you once. • Suggest some activities to clear your friend up.

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Write a 150 word letter to a family who are looking for some one to live with them and take care of six year old.

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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 150 letters.

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A friend has offered you some work in his company. You are currently employed and not able to start for three months. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter

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You are arranged to visit a friend in Canada 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 arrangements.

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Write a letter to friend for explaining about you left your coat at his place. How would you like to get it back and why it is uergent.

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Write a letter to a 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 why you need the recipe from his/her country.

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Write a letter to a friend who you spent a weekend with helping to move and hosting a party. Include in your letter What you like most about the new apartment What you did over the weekend Where and when you would like to meet again

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A friend who is planning to visit you has asked you to describe the most interesting and enjoyable things to do in the community where you currently live. Write an email to your friend, telling them about these things. In your email, As Say what these things are Say why they are interesting/enjoyable Suggest what you can do together

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You recently spent the week on holiday at your friend's house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter; - Say what you like about your friend's new house - Say what you enjoyed most about your holiday - Suggest when and where you could meet next

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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 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 letter 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

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