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An international company is offering a temporary job for work experience, write a letter to apply for that job. You need to explain -where did you find this information -why you want to apply this job -what qualification you have -what position you want to apply

I am writing to apply for the position of Junior Researcher, as advertised on Naukri.com two days ago.
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Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should: Explain your travel plans. Describe the interesting places you plan to visit. Ask for suggestion for sightseeing options.

I hope this email finds you well , in great health and high spirits.
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"Write a letter to your neighbour to ask him/her to take care of your house while you are away for a week on holiday. Please say •Explain where you are going and why. • What do you need him/her to do? • What should he/she do in case of emergency?"

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request that you take care of my house while I am away for a week in London. I am travelling to attend my sister's wedding ceremony, which will be held on the 30th of January, 2026.
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You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a new neighbor moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which disturbs you. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: explain the situation describe why it bothers you suggest a solution

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue I have been experiencing with a new neighbour who moved into the adjacent apartment last month.
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Write a letter to one of your old teachers asking for a reference. In your letter: say what job you have applied for explain why you want this job suggest what information the teacher should include

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to request a reference letter for me, which I am required to submit to a prospective employer.
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You ordered an item from an online store and it has arrived damaged Write a letter to the retailer to complain. In the letter: - Explain why you are unhappy - Request a refund - Make arrangements to return the damaged item

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction with the product that I purchased from your online store.
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Write a letter to this famous actor. In your letter • give some information about the new theatre • invite her/him to open the new theatre • explain why she/he would be a good person to open the theatre You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear......,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing on behalf of Sri Theatres to cordially invite you to a theatre opening ceremony in my region. Our company has decided to open this new multimedia theatre, which provides 3-D effects for animated movies. This theatre is exclusively located in a popular commercial area where people have access to a variety of restaurants and other facilities, while spending their valuable time at the cinema.
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You have a full-time job and you are also doing a part-time evening course. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter describe the situation explain why you cannot continue at this time say what action you would like to take

I am writing this letter to inform you that I have decided to take a gap year from doing the bakery course.
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You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter: introduce yourself explain the problem and state what action you would like from the company

I am writing this letter to bring your attention towards a faulty TV, which I bought at your store last month. I was quite excited when I bought it. However, I was disappointed when I used it for the first time that evening, as the product was malfunctioning.
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You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you use for your job Write a letter to shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter: &Describe the problem with the equipment. &Explain how this problem is affecting your work. &Say what you want the shop or company to do.

I am writing to complain about the problem with my laptop, which I recently purchased from your store on the 11th of January, 2026. Please allow me to explain.
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You 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 Apologize for the situation Suggest a new arrangement

I hope this letter finds you well, I am afraid I cannot visit you next month as we planned because my aunt will have an open-heart operation next month and all my family must be here with her in this tough situation.
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Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends. In your letter • thank them for the photos and for the holiday • explain why you didn't write earlier • invite them to come and stay with you

How are you both? I hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best of spirits. Although it's such a short time since we saw each other, it feels much longer.
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you recently bought an item of clothing from a shop. you discovered that it had a fault and returned it to the shop for replacement or refund. however, the assistant told you that this was against the store policy. write a letter to the store manager explain the problems you have had ask for a refund or exchange on the item

I am writing to complain about the clothing item that I recently purchased from your store. I am one of your frequent customers who often purchase items from your store.
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You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it did not work properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not yet received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter: introduce yourself explain the problem and state what action you would like from the company

This is Jeevitha Sachithanantham, from Calgary. I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the TV that I recently purchased from your store. Before I begin, I would like to bring to your attention the poor customer service that I received from your company.
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your local hospital has advertised for people to do some unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time. Write a letter to the hospital. in your letter - explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital -Say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do -give details of when you would be available for this work

I am writing in connection with a recent advertisement posted on the requirement of people who can perform volunteer work at the hospital.
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You have heard that a developer plans to build a shopping centre near your home. Write a letter to the council in your letter Say how you heard about it Explain how you feel about it As for more information about it

My name is Jeevitha Sachithanantham, and I am a resident of Calgary. I am writing regarding the recent development plans to construct a shopping center in my area.
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You recently notice a local restaurant offering a part time job Write a letter to the restaurant’s manager. In your letter •Explain that you would like to apply for this job •Give some details of relevant experience that you have •specify the date and time that would suit for you You should You don’t write any address

I am writing in connection with the advertisement that was posted in a local newspaper on the 12th of January, 2026, about a part-time Cashier job opportunity. I am a student at the University, and I am interested in applying for this position.
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You have just enrolled in a 12 week English class, but have found that you have a family problem and you will have to return home. Write to the school. In your letter 􀁸 Explain what has happened 􀁸 Request a refund 􀁸 Ask whether you will be able to return at a later date

This is Jeevitha Sachithanantham, currently enrolled in a 12-week English course starting from the 29th of January, 2026. I am writing to inform you that I am unable to continue my course because there is a family problem, which needs my attention. Please allow me to explain.
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You recently stayed at a hotel and were unhappy with the service. Write a letter to the manager.

I am writing to formally complain about the extremely disappointing experience I had during my stay at your hotel from 10th to 13th March.
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You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction describe the problems with the car tell the manager what you want him to do

I hope this email finds you well. This is Jeevitha Sachithanantham, from Calgary. I am writing to express my extreme dissatisfaction with the service that I recently received from your car company. Please allow me to explain.
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You have a full time job and are also doing a part time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter in your tutor. Write a letter -describe the situation -explain why you cannot continue at this time - say what action you would like to take

I am writing to inform you about my discontinuation from the evening classes due to work demands.
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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 <

I'm writing this letter in relation to you learning to drive. Getting a driving license has many benefits especially now that you have two jobs. One advantage is that, being able to drive a car will help you to arrive at work on time since trains and buses are always late. Another benefit is that you will be able to travel to any place without transport limitations.
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You stayed at a hotel last week. After you got home, you realized that you had left your watch behind. Write a letter to the hotel manager and explain what happened. Describe the watch and ask them to help you find it.

I hope this email finds you well. This is Jeevitha Sachithanantham, from Calgary. I recently stayed in your hotel last week on Saturday, 12th, 2025. I am writing to inform you that I missed my watch in the hotel room during my stay. Hence , I am requesting your assistance to find my watch.
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You were invited to your friend’s birthday party. You missed it and didn’t tell him about that beforehand. Write a letter to him: • Apologize; • Explain the reasons why you missed the party; • Suggest a way to compensate this misunderstanding. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....,

I hope you are doing fine. Firstly, please accept my sincere apologies for missing your birthday party. I am really sorry, as I am unable to communicate my absence in advance. Let me tell you what happened.
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You have been working in a company for three years, but now wish to leaving job. Write a letter to the manager of the company. In your letter- * What have you learned while working for the company? * Did you enjoyed working there? * What are you reasons for leaving the job?

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you about my decision to resign from my current job as I received an opportunity to work in a different field of technology.
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You recently stayed at a hotel during your holiday, but you were dissatisfied with the service. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter: explain the problem you experienced describe how it affected your stay say what action you would like the hotel to take

In the contemporary world, the issue of [topic name] has generated considerable debate and attracted widespread attention. While some individuals argue that it plays a vital role in shaping modern life, others remain unconvinced. From my perspective, this matter is of paramount importance, as it exerts a profound influence on both individuals and society as a whole.
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Write a short letter to the manager In your letter: Say how you feel about the closure Suggest what the studio should do during the closure

I am writing to formally raise my concern regarding (the subject in question), as this matter carries considerable implications for my personal circumstances as well as my long-term plans.
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You often visit a local music studio to practice singing and record audio. Recently, you received an email from the studio manager. Write a short letter to the manager In your letter: Say how you feel about the closure Suggest what the studio should do during the closure

I am writing to formally express my concern regarding (topic), as this matter is of great importance to my personal circumstances and future plans.
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Write a letter to you friend to ask for help with collecting money for a charity organisation

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to request your help in collecting money for a charity event being held in our town.
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You would like to participate in a work-related seminar in another country. Write a letter to the person in charge of the seminar and ask for detailed information regarding the dates, program, accommodation and cost. You do NOT need to write any address.

My name is Phillip Thebe. I am one of the recently selected participants of the Annual Conference on Migration and Social Change (ACMSC). I am writing this letter to seek more information about the logistics and travel.
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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………..

I hope you are doing fine. I am delighted to let you know about the rental house by a lake that I recently booked for my summer vacation.
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A magazine wants to include contribution from its readers for an article called 'the book that influenced me most". Write a letter to the editor of the magazine about the book that influences you most. In your letter, •describe what this book was about, •explain how this book influenced you, •say whether this book would be likely to influence other people

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing in response to the contribution request from readers that was recently advertised in the magazine to share about the book that has influenced us.
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Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age in your area. Mention about the current sports facilities available. What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced? How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age group.

I am Jeevitha, a resident of waterloo. I am writing to request a few additional enhancements for the sports facilities in my area. Please allow me to explain.
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You have just bought some clothing online and you are not satisfied with your purchase. Write a letter to the company that you bought the cloth from. In your email Give details of the purchase Describe the problem Explain why you need a replacement urgently

This is Jeevitha Sachithanantham, a resident of Calgary. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with an online clothing purchase that I recently made from your company's website. Please allow me to explain.
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Some people believe that living in an apartment instead of a university dormitory has many advantages while others say that it has many disadvantages. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in an apartment instead of a university dormitory. Also, state your preference and say why you would choose that.

Some people argue that renting an apartment offers more benefits than living in a university dormitory, while others believe the opposite. This essay will discuss both the advantages and disadvantages of living in an apartment instead of a dormitory, and will also state my personal preference.
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You recently had a holiday visiting your friends and you stayed at their house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for staying with them Tell them what you enjoyed the most about the holiday Explain you are sending photos of the holiday with the letter

Hope you're doing great! Thank you so much for letting me stay with you during my holiday. I really appreciate your kindness and hospitality, and you made me feel very welcome.
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You are the manager of a restaurant that has received a letter of complaint about bad service from a member of your staff. Write a letter of apology to the person who has complained. In your letter: say how sorry you are that the person has had a poor experience explain what action has been taken against the staff member offer a free meal for four people at the restaurant as a gesture of goodwill. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr. Smith,...

I hope you are doing well. I received your letter of complaint about having a terrible experience at our restaurant on 25th November due to one of our staff members. I am writing this to officially issue an apology from our side.
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You have seen an advertisement for a temporary job that involves looking after a house while the owner is travelling abroad. Write a letter to the homeowner. In your letter: – explain why you are interested in the position – describe any relevant experience you have – say when you would be available to take on this role.

This is Jeevitha Sachithanantham, and I am writing with regards to the temporary job advertisement posted in a local newspaper that you are looking for someone to take care of your home. I am a student at St. Claire University. I am on my summer vacation, and actively looking for a part-time job opportunity, so I am interested in applying for this position.
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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 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

I hope you are doing fine. I am delighted to tell you that I will be travelling to Canada for my higher education, and I am enrolled in Computer Science and Engineering. I got myself admitted into Conestoga College, located in Ontario. I hope it is closer to where you live currently. I am so happy to meet you in the near future.
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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.

I hope you are fine and enjoying your vacation in Singapore. Well, I wanted to tell you something important. While I was playing with your dog in the living room, unfortuantely, the decorative bowl on the coffee table slipped and broke into pieces.
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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, Explain your situation, Say why you feel unsure about living in the city Ask some questions about life in the city.

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to ask for some information about the city where you are living now.
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You recently moved to a new city and want to join a public library. Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter: explain why you want to join the library ask about membership fees and opening hours inquire whether the library provides online resources or study rooms

My name is Sukriti, and have recently moved to the city. I am writing to inquire about the procedure for joining the public library , as I am keen to becom member.
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A friend of yours has always admired your car. You have now decided to sell it. Write a letter to your friend to ask if he is interested in buying your car. In your letter, • explain why you are selling your car • describe the good points and any bad points about your car • suggest the friend visits you to see and drive your car

How are you? It's been a long time since we connected. I wanted to let you know that I am travelling to Canada for higher education, so, I am planning to sell my Fiat car to support my financial expenses. As I am aware that you are interested in this specific model, so, I was thinking of checking with you before I post any sales advertisements to attract potential buyers.
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You recently attended a training course for your work. Your employer has asked you for your feedback on the training course. Write a letter to your employe. In your letter: Remind your employer what the course was about Explain why the course was useful to you in your work Suggest why the course may not be suitable for some of your other colleagues

I hope this finds u well. I am delighted to provide feedback on the training session titled "Managerial Principles", which was held on 25 December 2025 at a famous company, Malhotra and Sons Ltd.
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You were studying in an English-speaking country and suddenly had to go back to your home country your course is incomplete. Write a letter to your teacher - Thank you - Explain the reason why you did not finish the course - tell me what you liked most about this course while studying the course

I am writing to inform you that due to some unforeseen reasons, I have to travel back to my home country. Unfortunately, I am unable to continue my English learning course, but I thank you for all your efforts.
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You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable. Write a letter to the company that sold you the item: - give details about the order you made - explain what was wrong with the item -tell the company what you want them to do about it

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Gurleen Kaur, and I currently reside in Malton, Mississauga. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue regarding my recent order.
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Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter give details of how you and your friends or family use the centre explain why the centre ts important for the local community describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes

I am writing t express my concern about the local council's plan to close the sports and leisure centre in our area.
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You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter: -Describe your situation -Explain why you cannot continue at this time -Say what action you would like to do

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to inform you that I will be discontinuing my part-time evening course from next week.
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You missed a flight due to a problem at the airport. Write a letter to the airline. In your letter: Describe what happened that caused you to miss the flight Explain how missing your flight affected you Make it clear what you would like the airline to do.

I am writing to complain about an incident that caused me to miss my flight with your airline on 15 March from Hanoi to Singapore, flight number VN 113.
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You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter: • Tell the manager about your decision and the reason for it • Describe what you learnt in your current job • Ask the manager to write a reference letter to help you with future employment.

I hope this letter finds you well. I am to formally inform you of my decision to resign from my position as receptionist at Rosy Hotel. This was a difficult decision for me, as I have greatly enjoyed my time working here and have learned so much from my experiences and the wonderful team.
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You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter: Say which part-time course you booked Explain why you need to cancel your booking Ask about booking a different course

I am writing this letter to request my cancellation from a particular course. I have been admitted to the course called "Financial Accounting" on 25 November 2025. My ID number is "U930021." I am also registered with your website, which is "www.acn.ca." Unfortunately, I want to cancel my booking.
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You have a full-time job and are also doing a part-time evening course. You know find that you cannot continue the course. Write the letter to the course tutor. In your letter: -Describe your situation -Explain why you cannot continue at this time -Say what action you would like to do

I am writing to inform you that I am not able to continue an intermediate Spanish language course, due to my hectic schedule. I am Rupinder Kaur, who is a part-time student. I was recently promoted in my office, and I cannot continue it, because of the limited time.
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There is a problem with the changing rooms in the sports centre that you visit. You have verbally complained several times but with no success. Write a letter to the manager of the sports centre. In your letter Describe what the problems with the changing rooms is Say what happened the last times you complained Explain what you want the manager to do

I am writing this letter to express my complaint about the changing rooms at your "Abbotsford sports complex" in Surrey, which I visit regularly. Although I have verbally complained many times regarding this matter, no one has taken action so far.
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2 - Formal Letter Write a letter to the manager. Write about your feelings and what you think the club management should do about the situation. Write 120-150 words.

Dear Manager, Thank you for informing me about the Fitness Club closure. I appreciate you taking the time to ensure. I was made aware of the situation in advance. I am writing to share a few observations and suggestions regarding renovation and digital updates. My intention is to offer constructive recommendations that may help enhance the participants' satisfaction. I am really happy because the Fitness Center will be build new equipment. Besides the planned updates, I suggest modernizing locker rooms and improving the air conditioning in the training area. This change would greatly enhance the comfort and experience for all members. During the closure, it would be helpful to inform online workout sessions or free Wi-Fi systems for players. This way, members can stay active and feel supported by the club during the break. Thank you for considering these recommendations. I trust that they will contribute positively to the growth in participants' numbers. Please feel free to contact ...
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An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.
 Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult

I received your letter, and I am very happy to hear from you. As you are keen to know my progress in English studies, I am writing this to inform you about it. There has been an amazing improvement in my ability to understand English over the past two months. Additionally, I can easily hold a conversation with anyone and can speak fluently.
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Your office building doesn't have parking available. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: • Explain the problem • Suggest a solution Say why parking will benefit all employees

I hope you are well. My name is Harnish, and I am working with the electronics department in your office. I am writing to inform you about a potential issue related to the parking.
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Write an apology letter to a friend from overseas that it will be impossible for him or her to stay with you. In the letter, you should: • Tell why it is not possible • Give him alternative choice to live • Invite him or her to come in the future

I hope you’re doing great. I’m writing in reply to your last letter, and I’d like to sincerely apologise for not being able to host you during your upcoming visit.
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A friend you made while you were studying abroad would like to spend a semester studying in your country. He/she has written to ask for your advice. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • describe why you think he/she will enjoy it • explain why you recommend studying at your university • give some advice about how to apply You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ____________,

I hope you’re doing great! I’m writing in reply to your last letter, and I’m really glad to hear that you’re considering studying in my country. I’d definitely encourage you to go for it—it will be a life-changing experience and will broaden your horizons.
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You will have a speech about your country on the international college event. Write a letter to the event’s planners about the following: - Ask about the date of the event - What speech you prepared/why it should be interesting -What equipment you will need for your speech

I am writing to enquire about the international college event that we are planning to celebrate at the end of this month. I am preparing to give a speech, unfortunately, I do not have a schedule for the event. I would request you to provide the date, which would be helpful for me to prepare accordingly.
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You stayed at a friend's house while he/she was away. There was a prob- lem with a kitchen appliance. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain · how you liked staying at his/her house · what the problem with the kitchen appliance was · what you did to solve the problem Write about 150 words in an appropriate format and style. You can use this page for any rough work

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to thank you sincerely for allowing me to stay at your house while you were away. I truly enjoyed my time there, as the house was comfortable, well organised, and made me feel completely at home.
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You recently had something delivered to your home. You now realize the person who delivered it damaged something in your home while they were delivering the item. Write a letter to the manager of the delivery company. In your letter: • give details of the delivery • describe what was damaged • say what you would like the manager to do

I am writing to formally complain about a delivery I received at my home on December 21st and to inform you about some property damage that occurred during the delivery process.
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You are selling your TV and you think your friend might be interested in buying it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you must write: 1.Why are you selling the TV 2.The specifications and price that you are quoting 3.Invite him/her over to your place so they can decide to buy the TV from you.

I believe that you're having fun as usual. Last week, I had a talk with your mom, and she told me that you're thinking of buying a television. I am writing this as I have the good news for you.
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You recently moved to a new city and want to join a local gym. Write a letter to the gym manager. In your letter: Ask about the types of membership available Explain your fitness goals Request information about trial sessions or discounts

I hope you are doing well. My name is Harnish, and I am writing to ask for some information regarding the types of membership available at your gym.
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You travelled by a long-distance bus recently and your suitcase was damaged. Write a letter to the bus company. In your letter, inform the bus company of when and to where you travelled describe your suitcase and what happened to it explain why the company should pay for a new suitcase

I am writing to complain about the damage that was done to my suitcase while I travelled in one of your company buses from Chennai to Delhi on 17th of November, 2026. Let me explain to you about what happened to my suitcase in detail.
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You have seen an advertisement for a community college that needs teachers for night classes. Write a letter to the community college. In your letter: say which advertisement you are answering describe which course(s) you want to teach, and what it/they would be about explain why you would be a suitable teacher

I am writing in the response of an advertisement that was published in the Tribune newspaper last Sunday. I came to know you are looking for night class teachers at your community college.
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You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work. Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter describe the work you have been doing explain why you can no longer do this work recommend another person who is interested in the work

I worked as a volunteer for more than 5 years. We were helping street animals to find homes. I really love this job. In 2 weeks, I'm moving to Florida because I won a green card.
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You play a team sport with some friends. Last week a member of the team had an accident and wasn’t able to play with you at the weekend. You decide to write to him in hospital, telling him about the match Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, tell him which team won describe the conditions on the day say how you felt about the match

I hope this letter finds you well, and I also hope that you are feeling much better now. I was very sorry to hear about your accident, and we really missed you on match day — your absence was noticeable, and everyone kept asking about you.
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You recently bought a laptop from an online store, but when it arrived, it had several problems. Write a letter to the customer service team of the store. In your letter: describe the issues with the laptop explain how these problems are affecting your work or daily life say what you would like the company to do about it

My name is Ray, and on 10 December 2025, I purchased a MacBook Air from your online website. Although the laptop arrived in good condition, there are several issues with it that I am facing.
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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

I hope you're doing well. Recently, I talked with your mom, and she told me that you are thinking of learning to drive. I must say that it's a great decision.
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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

I hope you're doing well. I thought of reaching out to you as I need a favour from you. This is regarding our vacation in Melbourne.
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You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include •Details about the meeting •The problem you face •What should be done

I am writing this letter to bring your attention to some difficulties that my team and I faced during the meeting at your hotel.
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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

I hope you’re doing well! I’ve been thinking about our amazing trip to Goa recently — we had such a great time — but I’m in a bit of trouble and really need your help.
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You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue into late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter: explain what will be happening offer your apologies in advance invite her to join the celebration Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr / Ms _________

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. I am writing this letter regarding an upcoming graduation party I have planned to hold next Saturday night, which may continue until 1 a.m.
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An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.
 Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult

I hope you’re doing well! It’s been ages since we last caught up, and I’ve been thinking it would be great to meet soon — maybe over coffee at our favourite café.
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An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going. Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. I am writing to inform you about my English learning progress, which has become an enjoyable and engaging experience for me.
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An English-speaking friend has written to you to ask you how your English studies are going.
 Write a letter telling your friend about your progress. In your letter say what progress you are making describe the study methods and any materials you are using say what you find most difficult

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. I am writing regarding my English progress, which has become to a delightful and engaging experience for me.
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Write a letter to your landlord to inform them about a maintenance problem in your apartment. In your letter, you should: •Clearly explain the problem and how it is affecting your daily life. •Ask the landlord to deal with the issue as soon as possible and propose a suitable time for the repair work. •Show your gratitude for the landlord’s help and cooperation.

I am writing this letter to inform them about a maintenance problem in my apartment. The light bulb in the living room was damaged last week, and cannot be turned on despite I changing a new light bulb. And I would like to let you know that it has a significant influence on my job and daily life, In the evening, can cannot prepare plans for the next day, so I have to get up early and go to the office to complete them, which takes me a lot of time and is too inconvenient. One important thing is that I am quite busy on weekdays, so if you have time, I would like you to come and maintenance. If you could complete the maintenance, I would be very grateful for your help.
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You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel . Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangement. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel .

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inquire about the Seaside Hotel room availability next weekend for my family.
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Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much. Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter * mention the food and service * explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere * suggest any improvements to make things better

My name is Harnish, and last Saturday I visited your restaurant with my friends to celebrate my birthday. I am writing this letter to send you a genuine appreciation , as we really enjoyed our time at your place.
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There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently. Write a letter to the manager of the transport company. In your letter: Describe the problems. Explain how these problems are affecting the public. Suggest some changes that could be made

My name is Harnish, and I am a resident of the Pittsburgh area. I am writing this letter to inform you of the problems associated with the public transport in our area. There are three major issues faced by the residents of this locality.
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You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about: - what course are you doing now - why you are not satisfied with that course - what course you would like to change to.

My name is Harnish, and I am currently enrolled as a Master of Biotechnology student at your college. I am writing this letter to sincerely ask for your help. It's been five months since this term started, and I am thinking of dropping this course.
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Government plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the authority. - Explain where you came to know about the news. - Describe the negative effects of airport construction. - Ask to consider alternate sits for the airport construction.

My name is Harnish, and I consider myself a responsible citizen of this country. Recently, I came across the news of the higher authority's decision to construct an airport in my area on TV. I am writing this letter to express my strong views against this.
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Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure center that it runs, in order to save money. Write a letter to local council. In the letter give details of how you and your friends use the center. explain why the sports and leisure center is important for the local community. describe the possible effects on local people if the center closes. write 150 words.

I am writing to bring to your attention a series of possible detrimental effects that the closure of the current sports and leisure centre could have.
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Government plans to construct an airport in your locality. Write a letter to the authority. - Explain where you came to know about the news. - Describe the negative effects of airport construction. - Ask to consider alternate sits for the airport construction.

I am writing to express my thoughts on the construction of the new airport in the central city, close to Beauty Garden. I would really appreciate it if you reconsider it due to some reasons.
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You have just read an article in an inernational travel magazie which contained some information about your town that is incorrect. Write a letter to the editor of magazie. IN your letter - Correct the information in the article - Explain why it is important for the magazine to give correct information - Suggest what the magazine should do about this situation

I am writing to bring to your attention some incorrect information regarding my city, Osku, published in your international travel magazine on September 25th.
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You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about: - what course are you doing now - why you are not satisfied with that course - what course you would like to change to.

I am writing this letter to express my frustration with a course I registered for this semester, and to request, if possible, to change to a different course. The name of the course is Anthropological Theory. It pursues the history of anthropological thinking since the time of evolution.
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You are not happy with the course you are doing at college and would like to change to a different course. Write a letter to the college director requesting to change your course. You should include details about: - what course are you doing now - why you are not satisfied with that course - what course you would like to change to.

I am writing to bring to your attention a problem regarding the course I am currently taking at college, which I find too frustrating. I would appreciate it if you could provide an opportunity for me to change courses.
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There have been some problems with public transport in your area recently. Write a letter to the manager of the transport company. In your letter: Describe the problems. Explain how these problems are affecting the public. Suggest some changes that could be made

I am writing this letter to express dissatisfaction with the public transportation in my area. I am living in the 31382, Winton Court, the postal code of the area is V2T 6L7. The condition of buses which are coming in this area is quite embarrassing. The mirrors of the bus have broken, which makes it hard for passengers to travel during extreme winter. Moreover, the trains are full of people, even though it is difficult to travel by standing in the train.
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You have a Facebook friend living in another country and s/he is curious to learn about a major news item in your country. Write a letter to your Facebook friend. In your letter describe a news story in your country explain why people are interested in it say how the story personally relates to you You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ...,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to tell you about the news which you had recently read on the social media platform.
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An old friend of yours is coming to visit your city. You had planned to meet him at the airport, but something has come up and you will not be able to make it there on time. Write to your friend, In your letter Explain the situation Offer to make alternative arrangements.

Hopefully, you are in great spirits! I am incredibly excited about your upcoming visit; however, I wanted to talk you about that I will unfortunately be unable to meet you at the airport as we had originally planned. Due to an urgent meeting at my workplace that has been scheduled unexpectedly, I must attend and, consequently, I will not be free at that time.
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Last week, you celebrated your birthday with some friends in a restaurant. It was a great success and you and your friends enjoyed yourselves very much. Write a letter to the restaurant. In your letter * mention the food and service * explain that you really enjoyed the atmosphere * suggest any improvements to make things better

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to give you feedback on the birthday celebration that we celebrated last week at your place.
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You had borrowed money from your friend when you were facing some financial problems and forgot to pay it back. Write a letter to your friend, and in your letter:  ● apologize for being late in returning the money ● explain what happened *say how you are going to fix the issue now

How are you and your family? I am so sorry that I forgot to return your money last week. There was an accident with my car, and I had to spend some money to fix it on the spot.
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You recently bought a second-hand car from a company that sells used cars, but the car developed some problems. You have phoned, left messages and sent emails, but you have not heard anything from the company that sold you the car. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter •explain the problems you have had in contacting the company, and explain your dissatisfaction •describe the problems with the car • tell the manager what you want him to do You should You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam

I am writing to express my deep dissatisfaction regarding the lack of response from your company after my recent purchase of a second-hand vehicle. I have repeatedly tried to contact your customer service team by telephone, voicemail, and email; however, I have received no reply, which I find extremely unprofessional and frustrating.
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Your friend is celebrating her Birthday soon and has invited you to a party. But you are unable to come because you are going to attend an important meeting that day. Write a letter to your friend and thank her for the invitation; explain why you cannot come; propose to meet on other day;

Thank you very much for inviting me to your birthday celebration, which is coming next week. I'm afraid to let you know that I'm unable to attend due to a specific reason.
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You are going for a one-week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter, you should: thank her/him and tell the dates of your holiday explain how he/she enters the house describe what you expect him/her to do.

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to express my gratitude for staying at my home when I was far away.
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You are going for a one-week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter, you should: thank her/him and tell the dates of your holiday explain how he/she enters the house describe what you expect him/her to do.

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for your kindness in agreeing to stay at my home during my vacation.
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You are currently taking a course at a university but you will need to have a week off during this course. Write a letter to the university of Dean. In the letter: •Give details of your course •Explain why you need a week off •Say what you want the Dean to do

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to request a one-week break from the university during the course.
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The apartment that you have rented was repaired recently. Later, you discovered some defects in repairs. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter explain what the problem is suggest how it can be fixed say what you would like the landlord to do about it.

I hope this letter finds you in good spirits. I am writing to report a problem regarding the heating system that makes it difficult to use the shower.
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Your friend wants to send her/his children to your house for the weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say – Agree to this arrangement. – Say what time is suitable for you. – Describe what you are planning to do.

I hope you are doing well. I am delighted to hear that you would like to send your children to my house for the weekend, and I am more than happy to have them stay with us. It will be a great opportunity for the kids to spend more time together.
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You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel, making the arrangements. In your letter tell them when you will be arriving and leaving explain what type of rooms you would like, and ask how much the weekend will cost ask about activities and places of interest near the hotel You should You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing this letter to enquire about arrangements as my family and I are planning to stay at your seaside hotel.
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