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Your friend is about to move into a new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter offer to help him/her to move explain how exactly you can help ask him/her some questions about the new house

I hope you are doing well. I heard from Mansi that you are moving to new house. I know transferring the whole stuff from one place to another is really a difficult job. If you need any kind of help i am just a call away.
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Your friend is about to move into a new house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter offer to help him/her to move explain how exactly you can help ask him/her some questions about the new house

I’m writing to let you know that I’d be happy to lend a hand with moving your furniture into your new home. I’m available between September 25 and September 30, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., so just let me know which day would be most convenient for you.
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You have recently been in a sports centre and noticed some issues in the changing rooms. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the centre and say – What was the problem? – Explain why it is bothering you. – Suggest a possible solution.

I am writing this letter to express my disappointment regarding the situation of the changing rooms at your sports centre. Last week, I visited your facility with my family. My family, and I had faced many problems while using the changing rooms. I was using one of the lockers, to securely stash my personal belongings, but almost all of the locks were faulty. Moreover, the floor was wet, and there were many wet clothes on the hangers.
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Recently you saw an article in a newspaper/journal about a city/town you know and some of the information in the article was incorrect. Write a letter to the editor regarding this. In your letter, you should tell: - how you know about this city/town; - what information was incorrect; - what the editor should do about this.

I am writing this letter to express my disagreement with the information provided in the article published in your newspaper, about the city of Mumbai. I am resident of this urban centre from last 33 years, as I was born and raised in this city.
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On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost. Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter -describe the item you lost -explain how you lost it -tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.

I am writing to bring to your attention a serious problem I faced during my trip to Canada.
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You work for a company. You have seen some information online about a training course that would be useful for your work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, give details of the course, say how the course would be useful, and explain how the company could help you take this course.

Recently,I saw an advertisement for a online training course that I believe would be useful for my work and four our company.
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You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good You want to tell him how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter say how you feel about his petformance give details of your musical activities explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities

I am writing to tell you how impressed I was by your performance at the concert last Saturday. Your voice was absolutely incredible, and I was particularly amazed by the way you expressed such strong emotions through your singing. The atmosphere you created was unforgettable, and your performance has inspired me to take my own musical activities more seriously.
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Write a letter to a friend telling him about an interesting website you found. Tell your friend How you found it? How it can help? How you use it?

I’m writing to let you know about Egnovate.com, a website that helps IELTS candidates improve their writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills.
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You recently stayed at a hotel and you had a great time. Write a letter to the hotel. In your letter thank the manager and his staff give some particular examples of why you enjoyed your stay at the hotel so much explain that you have written a review of the hotel on a popular website for tourists

I am writing to express my satisfaction with your hotel services during my accommodation from September 25 to September 30, which was an unforgettable experience.
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You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: •Say what you have learned in your present job, •Suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department, •Explain why you do not wish to leave the company.

I am writing to request a transfer to the AI department in the company, as I completed an online course regarding artificial intelligence last month at Oxford University, and I believe that I can have a positive impact on our technology-driven products.
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You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter explain why you want to reduce your working hours say which hours you would like to work describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ....................................,

I am writing to ask you for a reduction in my work hours, as I would like to attend a course at the Oxford University, which is start from September 25 everyday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, *describe the training course you want to do *explain what the company could do to help you *say how the course will be useful for your job

I am writing to ask you for a reduction in my work hours, as I would like to attend a course at Oxford University, which will start from September 25 everyday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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You have an appointment with your manager the next day. Write him/her a letter about what you’re going to discuss at the meeting. In your meeting, you should tell: o What did you do for the company during the years you worked there o What changes you would like to recommend o What training you require

I am writing to you about the meeting next Tuesday. I would like to know the data we are going to present to the company's director in the meeting we have programmed.
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You have recently moved to 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

I’m writing to let you know that I moved to a new house located in the countryside with an outstanding view of natural beauty.
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A local school is requesting ideas for renovations. Write to them and include Problems they have now Suggestions to change How they could make these changes

I am writing to give a series of ideas for renovating the school, which could make it a unique one, not only in the area but also in the country.
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Your next-door neighbour likes to listen to music late at night. Because of the loud music, you often lose sleep. Write a letter (at least 150 words) to the building manager. In your letter: •Describe the situation •Explain the problems it is causing you •Offer at least one solution

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my concern about an uncomfortable situation that has been occurring over the last fortnight with my next-door neighbour, as he has been staying up late at night playing loud music, usually from 10 P.M. until 1 or even 2 AM, and it has resulted in me losing sleep and not resting properly, accompanied by unpleasant migraine episodes.
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Write a letter to your boss apologising for the recent meeting you missed at work. 1. Apologise for missing the meeting 2. Explain what happened Say what you will do to compensate

I am writing to apologise for missing the recent business meeting, which led to some inconvenience.
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You received poor service at a restaurant. Write to the manager explaining the problem and suggesting how it could be improved.

I am writing to complain about the poor service I received at your restaurant, specifically at Branch 5.
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Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter -describe where you lived when you were a student at the university -recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation -warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation

I’m writing to let you know about the place I was living when I studied at the university, where you want to participate in a course. I would also provide you with some practical advice regarding finding the best place to live.
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You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: oapologize for what happened oexplain why you missed the deadline otell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future

I am writing to apologise due to missing a significant project, leading to the loss of an important client. This had a negative impact on our company’s reputation.
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You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: oapologize for what happened oexplain why you missed the deadline otell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.

I am writing to apologise for missing a significant project, leading to the loss of an important client. This had a negative impact on our company’s reputation.
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You are planning a visit to another city.Write to a friend there asking for advice about places to visit.

I hope you are doing well. I am writing with pleasure because I am going to Goe City next week. I would be grateful if you could advise me on the best place to stay, including hotel prices, the best season to visit, famous restaurants and dishes, and specific sites.
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Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter explain the reasons for the noise apologise describe what action you will take

I am writing to apologise for the noise coming from my house recently and to explain the reason for it. I fully understand how disruptive this must have been for you and your family.
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You are having a graduation party next Sunday evening. You have invited over 25 people to celebrate in your garden, which may continue late into the night. Write a letter to your elderly neighbor. In your letter: ·       Explain what will be happening ·       Offer your apologies in advance ·       Invite him to join the celebration You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr. Kulligowski

I am writing to let you know that I will be holding a graduation party in my garden next Sunday evening to celebrate this special occasion with my family and friends.
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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

I hope you and your family are well. I’m reaching out to express my appreciation for your parents’ kindness during the week I stayed at your home. This was a memorable experience for me, as it taught me a lot about your family’s traditions and cultural background while spending quality time with them.
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You use public transport and have been facing issues. Write a letter to the public transport authorities. In your letter include: Why public transport is important to you What problem you face Suggest what can be done to improve public transport

I am writing this letter to highlight the issue involving the travel timing of buses running on route number 506. For the past three weeks, transit vehicles on this route have always been late, and the travel times have increased significantly. This issue happens mostly during the peak traffic hours.
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Write a letter to the transport officer about a problem with the system in your area please say Describe the situation you are facing why do you consider considerate a problem? What changes would you like to recommend?

I am writing this letter to highlight the issue involving the journey timing of buses running on route number 506. Since, three weeks, transit vehicles on this route have been always late, and they consume more time during the travel. This issue happens mostly during the peak traffic hours.
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You were sent by your company to attend a meeting in another country, but you are not happy with the hotel your organizer booked for you. Write a letter to an organizer about the meeting details What you did not like about the hotel what you want organizer to do about it?

I am writing to complain about the hotel you booked for me during a meeting in another country.
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Write a letter to the transport officer about a problem with the system in your area please say Describe the situation you are facing why do you consider considerate a problem? What changes would you like to recommend?

I am writing to bring to your attention a serious problem with the transport system, which makes it difficult for local people to use it for their daily commuting.
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A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He / she has asked you for advice about living in your city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • suggest an interesting part of the city to live in • describe the public transport in your city • say how your friend can meet new people there

I'm writing to let you know more about my city's traditions, customs, cultural background, public services, and the costs of living in my city.
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Your Overseas friend has invited you to visit his country. You are planning to visit him. Write a letter to your friend, In your letter. •Thank him for the invitation & accept the invitation. •Write detail about your visit. •Briefly describe what you want to do there.

I'm writing to thank you for your invitation, and I'd like to visit your country. I think it can be a great opportunity for me to become aware of your country's traditions and customs while spending quality time with you.
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You are applying for a job and you need a letter of reference. Write a letter to a former boss. In your letter: *Describe the job you are applying for *Say what you want included in the reference letter *Request that you former boss send you the letter be the end of the week

I am writing to ask you for a reference letter that I need for my application at Pharmasave Company, which is located in Ontario.
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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

I hope you are doing great. I am doing well! I am thrilled to share that I have a ticket to the upcoming football match , which I am unable to attend due to my current hectic work schedule. So, I asked, if you wanted to attend the match. I know you are also a big Messi fan, yourself. So, it was my best bet to ask you first.
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You share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or She always has parties and friends visiting. write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the roommate.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my roommate, Nancy. She is a third-year student in IT Business Technology. She loves partying and always has her friends visiting our place , because of that, there is a lot of distraction and I cannot focus on my studies or do any other chores in the area.
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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

I'm writing to let you know that I purchased a football match ticket, but I am unable to attend. So, I'd like to give it to you as a gift because I know you are really keen on football tournaments.
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You share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or She always has parties and friends visiting. write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the roommate.

I am writing to bring to your attention a serious problem with Sozan in our shared room, which has made it difficult for me to concentrate on my university projects.
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You have a problem in your apartment that needs to be repaired. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter: * describe the problem * explain how it is affecting you * ask your landlord to arrange for it to be repaired

I am writing regarding the problem that happened recently. Specifically, the front door leaks water during rainy days.
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You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Apologize for your absence and explain the reasoning. Explain why you had to be at the other event. Explain what you will do to catch up.

I am writing this letter to sincerely apologize to you, because I was absent from a recent important event held at the hospital. I could not attend it, because I went to my university on that day.
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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.

I’m writing to let you know that I won two concert tickets through an online platform, and I’d love you to come the concert.
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Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter, explain why you have changed your job describe your new job tell him/her your other news

I'm writing to let you know that I have changed my job, as my previous job was really demanding, leaving me limited time and less energy to participate in other important activities, such as spending time with my friends and family. This issue has resulted in the decline of my living standards.
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You recently bought something from a TV home shopping channel. The product that was delivered does not have the same specifications / functions as the one advertised on TV. Write a letter to the TV channel. In your letter; Say why and when you bought the item Say what is the difference / what is wrong with it Say what action you would like them to take

I am writing to bring to your attention a problem regarding the item I purchased from your channel.
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Write a letter to the local council regarding the plan of replacement of a library with a supermarket. You need to write the following: * Where did you get this information? * The disadvantages of having a supermarket instead of a library. * Importance of having a library.

I am writing this letter to show my concern regarding the plan of substituting a library with a supermarket in Balewal. I got this information from a local newspaper, The Hindustan Times. I have read this important article two days ago. This plan dismays me.
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The system used for rubbish collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours suggest what should be done about the problem

I am writing to bring to your attention the serious problems regarding rubbish collection, which have a negative impact on local people’s lives, resulting in a decline in residents’ quality of life.
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Write a letter to a community college in America which invited you to talk about your country. In your letter: *Accept invitation and suggest preferable dates *Tell them what your talks will be about *What equipment you require them to arrange

I am writing this letter to show my gratitude towards your invitation to a community college in America. I am really thankful to you for giving this valuable opportunity to me. Because I need to attend an important seminar at my workplace at the end of this month, I will be available to come visit America from 1st October to 10th October.
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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 apartment -Invite him or her to pay a visit

I hope this letter finds you in good, and vibrant health. Firstly,I have moved to this new apartment, because it is close to my workplace. The old address, where I was staying earlier, was very far from my job site, and it consumed lots of time commuting between both places.
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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 apartment -Invite him or her to pay a visit

I hope this letter finds you in good, and vibrant health.I have moved to this new apartment, because it is close to my workplace. The old address, where I was staying earlier, was very far from my job site, and it consumed lots of time commuting between both places.
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Write a letter to the local council regarding the plan of replacement of a library with a supermarket; You need to write the following: •Where did you get this information? •The disadvantages of having a supermarket

I am writing this letter to express my concern about your decision of replacing library with a supermarket. Yesterday, I was at our local coffee shop, and there I heard a discussion being made among some of our local respected community members about this decision, and they were worried about this. I believe that our people are not happy about this change.
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Write a letter to the local council regarding the plan of replacement of a library with a supermarket; You need to write the following: •Where did you get this information? •The disadvantages of having a supermarket instead of a library •Importance of having a library

I am writing this letter to express my concerns and disappointment about the matter of replacing a library with a supermarket.
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Write a letter to a community college in America which invited you to talk about your country. In your letter Accept invitation and suggest preferable dates Tell them what your talks will be about And what equipment you require them to arrange

I am writing to let you know that I am very eager to come to your college, and talk about my country’s history, as it can be a great opportunity for me to introduce my national traditions, customs and cultures. Based on my schedule, I can do that on September 25, at 10 a.m.
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you work for a large corporation. You want to apply for one month's leave owing to illness. Write to your manager requesting leave for the same. In your letter • introduce yourself • describe about your illness • inform the manager how you intend to manage your job assignment in your absence

I am writing this letter to request one month's leave from work due to a health problem that requires proper treatment and time to recover.
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You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter explain why you are selling describe the furniture suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture

I’m writing to let you know about selling some of my furniture because I’m moving to a new home, and I’d like to replace it with new furniture. So, I chose some of them for selling.
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You recently sent some documents by post, but they did not arrive at the destination. Write a letter to the post office manager. In your letter, •give details of the situation •describe the documents •say what action you want the post office to take

I am writing to complain about some important documents that I sent recently. Unfortunately, they have not yet arrived at their destination.
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You are a member of an organisation which meets regularly at a particular restaurant. The most recent meal you had there was not satisfactory. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In your letter explain why you are writing describe what went wrong with the meal and service suggest what the manager should do to ensure that you and your group return to the restaurant

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent meal at your restaurant, which was really a bad experience. This has a negative impact on my imagination of your restaurant.
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You are renting an apartment. Write a letter to your landlord regarding a noise problem from your neighbors. Include the following in your letter: – What is the problem? – What have you done about it? – What would you like the landlord to do?

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to report a persistent problem with my neighbours, which is making it difficult for me to stay peacefully.
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Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change dates for your presentation. Write a letter to your professor. In your letter: · Explain the situation · Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date · Ask for a different date to present your thesis

I am writing to ask whether it would be possible to reschedule my thesis presentation, which is currently scheduled for September 26 at 2 p.m. Unfortunately, my only sister is getting married in Spain at around the same time, and I am expected to attend the wedding and support my family during this important occasion.
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Your local community centre is planning to start a new weekend program for adults and has asked local residents for suggestions. Write a letter to the manager of the community centre. In your letter: suggest an activity that the weekend program could offer explain why this activity would be useful for people in your community say how you could personally help with the program

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to suggest an activity for our new weekend program for adults.
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You have recently moved to a new city and are planning a small gathering at your new home. You would like an old friend to come. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain why you moved to the new city describe your new home and neighbourhood invite your friend to the gathering and give some details about it

Hope you are doing well. I am writing to invite you in small party, which I am planning to arrange next week.
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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’m writing to request your help in finding a part-time job in your country, as I have enrolled in a one-year university course where you live, and in order to cover my living expenses, I need a job that allows me to work while studying at university.
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You missed an international 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 your flight -explain how missing your flight impacted you -clearly state what you would like the airline to do

I am writing this letter to express the inconvenience I had due to the flight I missed, which I booked on March 20, 2026, from Delhi to the United States(flight number VA611) with your airline.
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Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter suggest someone you think should receive the award describe what the person does to help the community suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person You should You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to bring to your attention a person who has contributed significantly to the development of the community.
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Your local newspaper is offering an award for people who have helped the community. Write a letter to the newspaper editor. In your letter suggest someone you think should receive the award describe what the person does to help the community suggest an award that would be appropriate for this person You should You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to formally submit a nomination for your recently announced community recognition program. I would like to strongly recommend Mrs. Eleanor Vance, a retired educator and long-term resident of our town, for this prestigious honor.
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Your friend recently came to your birthday party and bought you an expensive present. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • thank your friend • explain how useful the present is • arrange to meet up with your friend sometime soon You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear……………………,

Thank you for joining my birthday party last week. During the celebration, I did not get a chance to talk with you. That's the reason I am writing this letter.
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You missed an international 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 your flight Explain how missing your flight impacted yo

Iam writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction regarding my flight(VN92965) last week with your airline.
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You have just moved into a new flat. Write a letter to your friend telling them that you have moved. In your letter: - describe the reason why you moved - describe the new flat - invite him or her to your new flat

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to break the news that i finally moved to a brand new flat.
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You recently stayed with a friend for a few days while visiting their city. After returning home, you realised that you had left an important item at their home. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: *Thank your friend for letting you stay. *Describe the item that you left behind and where you think it is. *Explain how your friend can return it to you.

I hope you are doing well. Firstly, I would like to thank you for letting me stay at your home, when I visited Chandigarh last week. You made my journey even more beautiful and we spent sufficient quality time together after a long time.
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You have recently experienced a laptop problem that makes it difficult for you to do your job properly. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: describe the problem explain how it is affecting your work suggest what you would like your manager to do about it

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to report a persistent problem with my office laptop, which is making it difficult for me to perform my work efficiently. I would appreciate your assistance in resolving this issue.
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You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant. In the letter: explain why you were at the restaurant describe the problems write about the action you want the manager to take You do NOT need to write your own address. Begin your letter as: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to express my disappointment for a dinner event we had at your restaurant last week. I arranged a dinner party with 25 guests in the banquet hall to celebrate my son's 10th birthday. I have booked a specialised menu of his choice. we were really excited to enjoy the evening with our family and friends.
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You arranged to visit a friend in England 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

Hope you're doing well. I am writing this letter to inform you about the special event which prevents me from meeting you in England as we decided earlier.
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You recently broke your leg and your colleagues from work sent you get well cards and presents. Write a letter to them and say •Thanks them for supporting you. •Describe how you spend your time. •Explain about your recovery process.

Thank you for the get well-cards and presents you sent me. I was really wondering when I see them, which true your consideration and support.
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You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were extremely dissatisfied with the experience. Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter: Explain the reason for the celebration Give details of your visit to the restaurant Say what you would like the restaurant to do

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with my recent experience at your restaurant.
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You arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home now means that you must change the dates of the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: explain the important event; apologise for the situation; suggest a new arrangement.

I hope you're doing well. I'm writing this letter to apologize as I need to change the dates of visiting you in England.
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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?

I’m writing to let you know about a problem with your laptop I borrowed last week. Unfortunately, the laptop broke down while I was browsing on the internet.
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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?

I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to apologise for accidentally damaging the laptop I borrowed from you last week.
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You are going to be absent from work for a few days. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: * explain why you will be absent from work * say how many days you will be away * explain how you will manage your work while you are absent

I am writing regarding an issue that will interrupt my work schedule from Monday to Wednesday and is beyond my control.
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Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospitsal. 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 to express my passion for working as a volunteer at the hospital in my free time, as it can have a positive impact on my educational and professional life.
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Your landlord has increased the amount of rent you pay every month and you don’t find it appropriate. Write a letter to the landlord and in your letter, Explain why you are writing Describe why you find the increase inappropriate What you want to do now--

I am writing to let you know about the amount of rent you have increased from 500$ to 1200$, which is more than regular rent prices. In addition, I find it inappropriate in terms of the rent price and the facilities you offer me.
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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 employer. 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 am writing to give you my feedback about the training course I recently attended.
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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 •apologies for the situation •suggest a new arrangement

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to apologise for the amendment in the dates of my visit due to an unexpected family emergency.
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You live in an English speaking country and you want to do some voluntary, unpaid work in a developing country. Write a letter to a company called Cultural Expeditions, which organizes such trips. In your letter: Explain why you want to do the voluntary work. State what your skills and experience are. Indicate where you would like to volunteer and for how long.

I am writing to express my strong interest in participating in your volunteer programs. I think that it can be a great opportunity for me to improve my essential skills, such as communication, creativity, and problem-solving.
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You recently took a plane to a holiday in a foreign city, and on arrival you found that your luggage was lost. You did not receive your luggage until the last day of your holiday. Write to the airline. In your letter: Complaining about this situation Saying why it caused you problems Seeking suitable compensation

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the loss of my luggage during my recent flight with your airline.
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You are studying at a college which has very limited sports and leisure facilities for students. Write a letter to the principal. In your letter: Outline the situation Propose ways to improve this situation Request a meeting to discuss this

I am writing to talk about the limited sports and leisure facilities at our college.
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Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter: – Your reason for writing – What you would like to happen – A nice, respectful style

I am writing to let you know about a serious issue with your dog that has had a negative impact on my personal and professional life.
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You are planning a holiday abroad and will be visiting a town where an old friend lives. You haven't spoken to this friend in a few years. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •give a brief update of your life since last in touch •Explain why you will be travelling to his/her town • say what you plan to do when you visit their town

I hope you’re doing well. It was great to think about our old days together. I am writing to tell you about my upcoming holiday and to let you know that I will be visiting your town, Brampton.
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You arranged to visit a friend in England but an important event at home happened, which means that you must change the date 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'm writing to let you know about an unexpected event that prevents me from visiting you at the time we scheduled.
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You recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for letting you stay with them. refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her invite your friend to visit you

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for welcoming me in your family so warmly.
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You have just heard some good news about your friend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter • say how you heard the news • arrange a time to visit your friend at his/her house • explain what you will bring with you

I hope you’re doing well. It was great to hear the wonderful news about you. I am writing to congratulate you on your recent success and to let you know how happy I am for you.
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You recently stayed with a childhood friend for a few days. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter: Thank your friend for letting you stay with them. refer to something enjoyable that you did while staying with him/her invite your friend to visit you

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to thank you for the wonderful time I spent with you during my recent stay at your place.
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You recently went to the cinema and think that you left something that belongs to you there. Write a letter to the cinema manager. In your letter say when you were at the cinema and which film you saw describe what item

I am writing to inform you that I accidentally left my mobile phone at the cinema last Friday.
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You are renting an apartment. Write a letter to your landlord regarding a noise problem from your neighbors. Include the following in your letter: – What is the problem? – What have you done about it? – What would you like the landlord to do?

I am writing to bring to your attention on an ongoing noise issue that has recently developed at your building that is coming from my next flatmate.
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You are renting an apartment. Write a letter to your landlord regarding a noise problem from your neighbors. Include the following in your letter: – What is the problem? – What have you done about it? – What would you like the landlord to do?

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to complain about a noise problem that my husband and I have been experiencing in our apartment, number 5342.
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You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter, •explain why you changed jobs •describe your new job •tell him / her your other news

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to share some wonderful news with you, I have secured a new job in the city where I always dreamed of living in.
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Mrs Barret, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised fro someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barret. In your letter - Suggest how you could help her in her home - Say why you would liek to do this work - Explain when you will and will not be available

I am writing to let you know that I can help you in your home. I am very interested in communicating with an English-speaking person to improve my speaking skills.
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After being involved in an accident, you were looked after by a person you did not know before. Write a special thank you letter to express your gratitude. In your letter: Introduce yourself and let him/her know why you are writing Express your appreciation And offer him/ her to visit your home with his/her family. You do NOT need to write any address.

I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for the kindness and assistance you provided after my car accident last Saturday. I am Chaitanya, the driver you helped near the intersection of Main Street and Highway 7. Although we had never met before, you stayed with me until the paramedics arrived and made sure that I was safe.
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You saw an advert in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a chartiy event Write a letter of application to the organizers. In your letter: Explain why you are interested in helpin Give details of suitable p

I recently saw an advertisement in the newspaper asking for volunteers to help run a charity event. I am writing to express my interest in volunteering for this event.
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You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.

I hope you are doing well! I really enjoyed staying at your place last week while attending the business seminar. Thank you so much again for your warm hospitality.
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You stayed at your friend’s house when you participated in a business seminar in the other city. You mistakenly left a file with important documents at their house.
Write a letter to your friend,
describing the file, tell them why it is important.
ask him/her to return it to you by post.

I just want to tell you about a file I mistakenly left at your home, which contains important documents.
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You have recently completed an IELTS course at a college. Your teacher helped you a lot during the course. Write a letter to your teacher. Thank your teacher for their help and support. Explain how their teaching helped you. Tell your teacher what you plan to do in the future.

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to thank you for your guidance and support throughout the IELTS course.
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A friend has moved to your city. Write a letter inviting them to visit you.

I am writing to invite you to my special outing day to have a nice time and enjoy the views. Please don't forget to bring your latest book for my son, because he likes your ideas and stories.
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You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago but you have received nothing. Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longe

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding the bad service that I experienced with your bank.
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You ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago, but you have received nothing. Write a letter to the manager complaining about the bad service. Say when and how you ordered the cheque book. Ask how much longer you will have to wait and ask the manager what action he will take over this matter.

I’m writing this letter to complain about the poor service I have received from your bank. I ordered a new cheque book from your bank two weeks ago, but I have not received it yet.
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