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You are going to have a family party in a private room in a hotel. Write a letter to the hotel manager and say : Why you need to use this private room What you need them to provide for the party inquire about the price of the food you are ordering.

I am writing this letter to inquire about the availability of the party room in your hotel on 28th April, 2025 for my brother's 16th birthday celebration.
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One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: apologize for missing the birthday celebration; explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend; and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry.

I am writing this letter to inform you about missing the birthday celebration of yours as well as I want to explain the reason why I missed it.
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You have recently completed an online course, but you are not satisfied with the quality of the lessons. Write a letter to the course provider. In your letter: explain which course you took and when you completed it describe the issues you faced with the course suggest possible improvements.

I am writing to express my concern regarding the online course I recently completed and suggest some improvements to address the issues I faced with the course.
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Write to the company’s manager about construction near your home. In your letter: * how you heard of their construction plans * what you think of their plans * your hopes for the construction in case it pushes through

I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction of the service you are providing. As I purchased a radio from your stores, however, it stopped working suddenly.
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You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it was not working properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter 1. Introduce yourself 2. Explain the problem 3. State what action you would like from the company

I am writing this letter to complain about the faulty television I bought from your company last week. I also contacted your authorized customer service to report the issue immediately after installation but of no use.
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You bought a TV a week ago but when you got home you discovered it was not working properly. You called customer service to report the problem but you have not received any help. Write a letter to the company and in your letter 1. Introduce yourself 2. Explain the problem 3. State what action you would like from the company

I am writing this letter to complain about the issue I faced after purchasing television from your company and the negligence of the service providers.
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IELTS informal letter sample : Your sibling has sent you a letter asking for an update on your life. Write a letter to your sibling. In your letter: – Describe what you did for your last birthday – Ask for photos of your sibling’s last holiday – Talk about something you are looking forward to

I got your letter and I am so happy to hear from you, I hope you are rocking it.
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You rented a car from Car Rental Company. The air conditioner has stopped working. You phoned the company a week ago but it still has not been repaired. Write a letter to the company. In your letter: - introduce yourself; - explain the situation; - say what action you would like the company to take.

The reason why I am writing this letter to you is that I would like to explain the situation which happened with the car to rent your Car Rental company.
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Your local newspaper would like to have a new regular weekly feature on a subject of interest for readers. Readers are being encouraged to make suggestions sent in an e-mail to the newspaper. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter: Suggest a topic that you think would be popular. Say why it would be of interest Explain why it is more relevant/interesting than other topics

I am very excited to hear about your new initiative of adding people's favourite topics. Your newspaper has been my first choice to myself. It helped me in boosting my vocabulary and knowledge regarding general affairs.
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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'm thrilled to tell you that I have now started working as a Senior Software Developer for a new start-up company.
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You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •apologize for being late •explain the reason why you were late •suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

Hope you are doing great. I want to give many congratulations on your marriage, however also sorry to have been late to the wedding palace, seriously at that time I felt so ashamed about how hard it could have been for me to confront you after this situation.
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You have just received a credit card statement from your bank. The statement lists a number of expensive purchases that you are sure you did not make. Write a letter to the bank manager. In the letter: * Introduce yourself. * Explain that you did not buy the items listed. * Say what you would like the bank to do to fix the problem. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter in connection with the discrepancy of transcations listed in a credit card document that I received in my mailbox last week.
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You have heard that one of your friends will be doing voluntary work at a festival. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ask about what type of festival your friend is volunteering at and when and where it will take place ask what your friend will have to do as part of the voluntary work ask if the organisers are still looking for more volunteers and how you can apply for the work

I hope you are doing splendidly. Last night , one of our common friends told me about your voluntary job to be initiated in a couple of days for an event.
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Your family is going to move to another town. Write a letter to the Principal of a local school asking if they will accept your son. Describe his academic achievements and scope of interests. You do NOT need to write any address.

I am writing this letter to get information if your school can accept my son's admission from April 2025.
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Topic 2. Your neighbours have a dog that is noisy at night. You can't sleep. Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter describe the problem with the dog explain why it is important for you to sleep  outline what your neighbours could do about the situation.

I am writing this letter to inform you about the problem I am facing at night due to your dog barking noise.
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You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside. Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements. In your letter, ➡️explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay ➡️ask what will be included in the price ➡️enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

I would like to make a reservation at your tavern. I hear about your hotel from my friend . He highly recommended your resort for a family holiday. And i like to book a room for my stay.
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Your local newspaper would like to have a new regular weekly feature on a subject of interest for readers. Readers are being encouraged to make suggestions sent in an e-mail to the newspaper. Write a letter to the newspaper. In your letter: Suggest a topic that you think would be popular. Say why it would be of interest Explain why it is more relevant/interesting than other topics

Hope this letter finds you well are in the best spirits. I am writing this letter to express my suggestions regarding the new weekly feature for your newspaper.
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Write a letter to your friend. You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged. 1. Apologise for damaging the product 2. Explain what happened 3. Say how you are going to fix the issue

Hope you're okay. I'm writing to let you know that the DIY book you lent me last month got damaged accidentally.
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Write a letter to your friend. You have borrowed something from your friend and it got damaged. 1. Apologise for damaging the product 2. Explain what happened 3. Say how you are going to fix the issue

Sorry, it's taken me so long to write to you but at last, I put pen to paper to explain why I haven't returned the book I brorrowed from you.
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You are starting a new business and need to build a website. You have a friend who works for an IT company who you want to help you. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •describe your new business •ask your friend to help you build the website •say how you will thank your friend for his/her help.

Hope this letter finds you in good spirit. I am writing this letter to seek your help in building a website for a new venture that I am starting.
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You recently visited a public library in your town and found some facilities were not in good condition. Write a letter to the library manager. In your letter: Describe the problems you found Explain how these problems affected your visit Suggest what the library should do to improve

I am writing to express my concern about the poor condition of some facilities in the library. I recently visited there, to have some peaceful environment to complete my office work. But i noticed that the condition of furniture was not so good, some chairs were making noise because of their poor condition. Apart from this, Wifi is also not working and when I asked assistance from one of your employee he did not respone in an appropriate way.
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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

Hope you are doing well! I am writing to inform you that I have plans to visit your city next month for a week from 10th April to 17th April. These days I'm working as a finance analyst in multi multi-national company and they have one project in your town which my company wants me to handle.
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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

Hope you are doing well! I am writing to inform you that I have plans to visit your city next month foe a week from 10th April to 17th April. These days I'm working as a finance analyst in multi national company and they have one project in your town which my company wants me to handle.
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You recently attended a series of English lessons in a language school. However, you were unhappy with the teaching quality. Write a letter to the director of the school. In your letter: •explain why you chose to study English at the school •describe the problems you had with the lessons •suggest how the classes could be improved You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam

I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction with the English lessons that I took from your school.
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You would like to apply for a full-time position at an international airport. Write to the human resource department and say. -What job you are interested in -Explain what you are currently doing -Why do you think you are best candidate for the job

I am writing this letter to apply for a full-time permanent job at an international airport. A while ago, I checked on the website about free vacancies. I am highly interested in healthcare duties because I have my registered nurse license and it is my dream job also.
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Write a letter to your friend. 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.

I hope you're doing splendidly! It's been a long time since we caught each other. Although we met one month ago but it felt like me met few days ago. Whenever, I saw our trip photos, I felt like down in the dumps because we don't know when we will meet each other again. I'm really thankful to you for organizing the holiday and took a lots of pictures for memories.
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Write a letter to your friend. 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? It's been a while, hasn't it? The last time must have been in the summer holiday. We had such a wonderful time together.
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Task1 You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family holiday ar the seaside. Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements.

I hope this letter will find you well and in good spirit. I also expect that everything is going smoothly on your side. I am writing this letter in order to make arrangements with you. I am going to take a holiday with my friends at the seaside. So I desire to reserve your hotel during the trip. I would like to emphasize somethings that I require. Firat off all, my accommodation option is a modern flat. In addition, this flat has to include 3rooms, garage, and little gaerden nearby it. I am visiting there next Monday and will remain 5days.
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You have a problem with a neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: describe the problem say how long it has been a problem explain what action you want the neighbour to take ​ You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

I am writing to you to see what can be done about the large tree at the front of your house. The tree leans over my side of the fence which divides our properties. It is not just a nuisance but also a danger. It drops a large amount of debris on my roof and these leaves and twigs block the downpipes. During the last heavy rainfall my house leaked as a result. My worst fear is that in a storm the tree might fall down, damaging my house and possibly injuring my family.
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You have a problem with a neighbour. Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter: describe the problem say how long it has been a problem explain what action you want the neighbour to take ​

I am writing this letter to draw your attention towards the predicament of loud music noise which I hear from your house and it often ruins my sleepy nights almost every day.
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You have recently moved to a new city for work. Write a letter to a friend in which you: Explain why you moved Describe your new home Invite your friend to visit

letter finds you well. I wanted to share some exciting news with you—I recently moved to New York three days ago to start a new, well-paid job. There were some issues with my previous job, which led to
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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'm writing to let you know that next month I am comining to spend some time in your city.
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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 to let you know about the problems which I am facing while using public transport.
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You live close to a restaurant and have recently been disturbed by the noise coming from the restaurant in the evenings. Write a letter to owner of the restaurant. In your letter. 1. explain why you find the noise disturbing 2. suggest a way to solve the problem, 3. explain what you will do If the problem is not solved.

Dear Boss of the restaurant
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You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while you are there. Write to the tourist information office. In your letter: • explain what you need • say when you plan to be there • ask for information about prices

My name is Robbie and I am writing this email to enquire about some information about planning my stay in Singapore between 1st October to 5th October. I would like to have some support in renting an apartment for the trip, as I am unfamiliar with the city's geography.
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You are going to take a short holiday in Singapore and you want to rent a holiday apartment while your are there. Write a letter to the tourist information office. In your letter: - Explain what you need - Say when you plan to be there - ask for information about prices

My name is Robbie and I am writing this email to enquire some information about planning my stay in Singapore between 1st October to 5th October. I would like to have some support in renting an apartment for the trip, as I am unfamiliar with the city's geography.
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you are interested in attending a course. Write a letter to your course administrator. -provide details about the course you are interested in. -explain why you want to attend this course. -ask for more information about the course.

The reason why I am writing this letter to you is that I would like you to acquire some questions about the course which I am interested in attending the course.
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You are planning to go to a music concert in your town and would like a friend to accompany you. write a letter to invite your friend to concert you are planning to go. In your letter say what the contant of music concert is where and when the music concert is why do you think your friend should go to concert

Hope you are doing well! I am writing this letter to invite you over the music concert of Arijit Singh which is going to be held in our town on 12th April, 2025 in Sports complex downtown.
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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 an letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In a letter Describe the work you have been doing Explain why you can be no longer do this work recommend another person who is interested in the work

I am writing this letter to inform you that it will not be possible for me to continue taking evening voluntary mathematics classes for students from next week.
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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for 6 months and look after their 6 year old kid. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter explain why you would like the job give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia

I am writing in regards to the job advertisement you have recently posted in the Australian magazine. I would be glad to stay with the family for six months supervising your child.
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You were late for a friend’s wedding recently and would like to explain why. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: •apologize for being late •explain the reason why you were late •suggest some activities you could do together when you both have time You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear .....................,

I hope your wedding life is going as great as it can be. As you know already, I'm writing this letter to apologize again for being late on the most important day of your life.
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A restaurant has placed an advertisement for waiters and waitresses in your local newspaper. Write a letter to the restaurant, applying for the job. In your letter: explain what you are currently doing

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to apply for the work which you posted on the local newspaper. My name is Neha Yadav. Currently, I am studying in Hotel Management.
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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 am writing this letter to draw your attention towards the used car that I bought from your company last week. Unfortunately, the car has triggered several predicaments and I am continuously trying to contact you using distinguish modes but have not received any acknowledgement yet from your organization.
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You need to take leave from your work of over one month for personal reasons. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter: explain the reason for the leave and the length of leave you need explain how you will keep up-to-date while you're away suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

I am writing this letter to request a leave for one month, as you know I am living far away from my family. At this moment, my father is facing health-related problems and now he is admitted to the hospital. I am planning to visit there tomorrow for 4 to 5 weeks.
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You are starting a new business and need to build a website. You have a friend who works for an IT company who you want to help you. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •describe your new business •ask your friend to help you build the website •say how you will thank your friend for his/her help.

How are you? It's been a while, hasn't it? The last time must have been Tina's wedding. I am so excited to tell you that I got a new job.
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You are starting a new business and need to build a website. You have a friend who works for an IT company who you want to help you. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter •describe your new business •ask your friend to help you build the website •say how you will thank your friend for his/her help.

I hope you are doing well! It's been so long since we caught each other. I want some help from you, I know that you're working in one of the IT company as a software developers. I'm going to open clothes shop in our neighborhood but I want to put my attires on website so, everyone can buy it.
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You currently work full-time in a company but would like to change to working part-time. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, a. Explain why you would like to change to working part-time work b. Say what times and days of the week would suit you best c. Suggest how your work could be covered or completed if you work part-time

I am writing to you in regard to my full time work in your company. As my father is very old and he needs someone to stay with him.
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You currently work full-time in a company but would like to change to working part-time. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter, a. Explain why you would like to change to working part-time work b. Say what times and days of the week would suit you best c. Suggest how your work could be covered or completed if you work part-time

I hope this email finds you well and I am writing this email to ask for an adjustment to my workload.
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You recently changed jobs, and you want to tell a person who you used to work with about your change of job. Write a letter to that person. In your letter: • describe your new job • explain whether you think it was a good idea to change jobs • suggest that you meet again soon.

Hope you are doing well. I am feeling really sorry to inform you about my resignation from a restaurant activity and my last date of work will be March 3rd, 2025. As I mentioned to you before about searching for a job in the construction field, thus luckily I secured a position in G-class construction at Carpenter Company located in Brampton Ontario.
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You want to book a hotel that one of your friends recommended to you for a family holiday at the seaside. Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangements. In your letter, explain what accommodation you require and when you want to stay ask what will be included in the price enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

I am writing this letter regarding the booking of a hotel room one of my friends suggested your hotel he visited last year in Summer with his family , all of his family members really liked the stay and the prices are also very reasonable with great services along with this they really like the food as your resort have different varieties from different Cusines .
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Your child is going on a three-day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter: Say why would you like to go on the trip Suggest what you could do to help during the trip Ask other questions about the trip

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to express my interest in accompanying the school trip to the USA as a parent volunteer.
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You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter - introduce yourself - ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes - explain why you need to break the contract.

I am writing this letter regarding leaving the flat before the end of contract term.
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You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter: describe the item explain where and when you left it say what action you would like the company to take

I am writing this letter in regard to the precious mini pocketbook that got lost on the Train last Saturday. The train I was travelling from Ahmedabad to Mumbai on 28th March at 3 PM .
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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 hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter to resign from the volunteer position which I have been doing from last eight months.
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You study at a university and often use the university library. The library closes very early in the evening and you are not able to stay there and study. Write a letter to the Manager of the library. In the letter, Describe who you are and the details of your university course Explain the problem at the library Suggest what you think the Manager should do

I hope you are doing well, and i am writing this letter to get your attention on the library hours. I am Sandeep and student of university Cambridge and pursing the marketing management course over here. This is my second semester I hardly managed my first semester because of shortage of open hours in library.
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You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered a major flaw. Write a letter to the company. In your letter – introduce yourself – explain the situation – say what action you would like to company to take.

Subject -Request for Assistance with laptop issue.
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Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter, you should: •say when and where you will meet him/her •explain where he/she will stay •tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.

Hope you are doing well and must be excited about an international trip . I made all arrangements from airport pickup to your accommodation. its your first visit to Canada you will see all-new people in a new work environment.
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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?

Hope this letter finds you in good spirits. I am writing this to inform you about an accidental damange to your book that I borrowed last week from you.
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Writing an application letter to an organisation working with children to volunteer for a part-time job. Please say - why do you want to work there? - why are you suitable for this job? - when will you be able to start?

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my interest in the position of part-time English teacher in your company.
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You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered amajor flaw, write a letter to the Company In your letter - Intoduce yourself - explain the situation - say what action you would like to company to take.

I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction with my recent purchase from HP Company.
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You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered a major flaw. Write a letter to the company. In your letter – introduce yourself – explain the situation – say what action you would like to company to take.

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with latest purchase of a laptop from your company.
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Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter, you should: •say when and where you will meet him/her •explain where he/she will stay •tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to inform you about some details of your trip to Istanbul for the annual ceremony of the company.
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One of your friends wants to apply for a job that involves working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her. In your letter, express: how well you know your friend what qualifications he/she has why you think she would be suitable for the job

I am writing this letter in order to introduce Joseph, my friend who has applied to work as an ESL teacher at your institution.
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One of your friends wants to apply for a job that involves working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her. In your letter, express: how well you know your friend what qualifications he/she has why you think she would be suitable for the job

I am writing this letter in order to introduce Joseph, my friend who has applied for working as an ESL teacher at your institution.
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You have recently moved to a different city for work, but you want to maintain contact with a friend from your previous workplace. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, •Describe the city you moved to • Tell him/her about your new job • Invite him/her to visit you You do NOT need to write any addresses

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to you about my experience of moving to Victoria for work.
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Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town, has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer. Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter • suggest how you could help her in her home • say why you would like to do this work • explain when you will and will not be available

I hope you are doing well. I recently came across your advertisement seeking help at home next summer, and I would love to offer my assistance.
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You live in a university hostel which you share with another student. However, your roommate creates a lot of problems for you, and you find it very difficult to live with him/her. Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the university. In the letter, • explain the situation • describe your problems and why it is difficult to work • state what kind of changes you would prefer

My name is Sakshi Kansara, my student number is 27280567 and I am currently accomodating in room no. 302 with one roommate. It has come to my attention that my roommate smokes every hour and I am unable to bear the smell as I am allergic to smoke.
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One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her

I am writing a letter regarding a job recommendation for my college friend Bracewell. He wants to apply for work involving working with foreign adolescents. He is extremely good in English which is essential to dealing with out-of-country youth. I would appreciate it if you could provide him a job.
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You have a spare room in your apartment that you would like to rent out to a student. Write a letter to the Student Accommodation Officer of local college. In your letter, you should tell: - where your apartment is located - when the room will be available - what your requirements for a student to stay there are Begin your letter as follow: Dear…,

My name is Shivam. I am writing this letter to inform you that I have a room available, which I want to rent out to a student. I am a resident of "Silver Society" which is near to the "GK college". Moreover, there are good transport facility. Even a supermarket is also nearby the accommodation. The location of apartment is on highway25, Karnal city.
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Your colleague is traveling from another country by plane for a meeting. You have arranged the airport pickup, hotel accommodation and planned his/her meetings. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter, you should: •say when and where you will meet him/her •explain where he/she will stay •tell him/her about the other arrangements you made.

It is great news to hear that you are coming to visit me in Canada. I am so excited to meet you and enjoy the next week with you.
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You are planning a holiday and want to find out about the kinds of holiday packages that can be arranged by a local company. Write a letter to the company to ask for information about the holiday packages they offer. In your letter: •say where and when you would like to go •include details about the kind of holiday you would like to take •say what kind of information you would like to receive You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to request information on holiday packages, that your company is currently offering, to choose from, for my upcoming summer vacation.
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One of your friends wants to apply for a job involving working with foreign teenagers. Write a letter of recommendation for him/her.

I am writing this to recommend Sara for the proposed job opportunity, which is working with young youth from foreign countries.
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You are not happy about a service you recei A couple of days ago from a company and you have decided to complain about it . Write a letter to the company to complain about the poor service you received from it's employees

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with a terrible service I received from your employers when I visited your restaurant on Monday. I am hoping you would provide a number of solutions and improve this as I would like that no other customer would experience such kind of situation.
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You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. Say how the qualification helps your job or company.

I am writing this letter regarding the day-offs I want to book for next month regarding my studies as am going to do a graduate diploma in Business management this is a term-based course which will be done in 15 days it will be starting from 15th April to 30th April.
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You and your family have just come back from a holiday staying in a rented accommodation overlooking the sea. The apartment was very unsatisfactory. Write a letter of complaint to the manager of the agency from which you rented the apartment. In your letter: give details of the things that were unsatisfactory explain the reactions of the members of your family ask the manager what he/she is going to do about the situation. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follow

I am writing a letter to express my frustration towards rented living quarters and complaint to the manager of the agency who rented the apartment. Recently, I visited the sea for a holiday with my family to enjoy the vacation, but overall dissatisfaction with the management.
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You recently bought a piece of equipment for your kitchen but it didn't work. You phoned the shop but no action was taken. Write a letter to the manager in your letter. Describe the problem with the equipment. Explain what happened when you called the shop. say what you would like the manger to do

I would like to talk about a purchase I recently made from your shop that was a gas stove last month in March, am having problems with the heating as my gas is induction with Four plates and included oven whenever I turn it on after a few minutes heating didn't work properly plates. Sometimes oven even reaches the set temperature it will come certainly down from 180 C.
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You recently did a short cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Write a letter to the course director at the cookery school. in your letter describe what you enjoyed about the course say how much cooking you've done since the course Suggest another cookery course you'd like the school to offer

I am writing to share my feedback on the "Cookery for Beginners" course that I recently completed at your esteemed school.
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You recently did a short cookery course.The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this course. Writing a letter to the course director at the cookery school.Hn yoour letter . describe what you enjoed about the course . say how much cooking you have done since the course . suggest another cookery course you would like the school to offer

I hope you find you well upon receiving my letter. I am writing you a letter because I want to share my feed back about the course that I had taken recently.
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You have been living in an apartment for the last three years. A few problems have emerged in your apartment since the last repair. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter, give details of the last repair work what the problems are now how you would like the landlord to solve these problems You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ......................,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing this letter in connection with the recent repair. As you know that we are living there from last three years, we always keep things in good conditions because we treat the rental apartment as our own house. Recently, we faced problem in kitchen area and it is resolved such as there was something that stuck in the sink and water coming out from there and pipe under sink also leaked.
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Education for young people is important in many countries. However, some people think that the government should spend more money on education for the adult population who cannot read and write. To what extent do you agree or disagree.

Some individuals believe that the government should spend more money educating adults who cannot read and write. I strongly agree with this suggestion, as teaching them these basic skills would enable them to avail themselves of better opportunities in life. Moreover, this would also help to enhance countries' Gross Domestic Product.
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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

How are you doing great. I am pleased to know that you are contemplating about learning to drive. I aam writing this to advise you regarding driving.
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you are attending part-time classes at a school but will be absent for a few days. Write a letter to your teacher. In your letter, you should: explain why you are taking part-time classes. describe the reason for your absence. explain how you plan to keep up with the missed lessons

My name is ashir syal i am a student of this school studying in class 8  , just want to draw your attention towards my absence from school for few due due to my muscle tear during my basketball practice session.However  i was for net practice court after my classes finished as all days but yesterday in sometime of training i start experiencing severe leg pain due to which i was not even able to walk as its start with little cramps but i avoid it at first place seems to be fine first but pain increase suddenly so my teammates immediately rushed me to doctor. However as per prescription i am advised to be on bedrest for a week.
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You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter: describe the item explain where and when you left it say what action you would like the company to take ​ You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this letter to inform you that I lost my armlet on your train during my journey from Edmonton to Calgary
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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 himlher your other news

I hope this letter finds you in pink of health. I am writing you in reference to your letter which i received yesterday asking more about my current job scenarios.
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You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. Say how the qualification helps your job or company.

I am writing this letter in regard to some time off from work to complete my certification course in Accounting.
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You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. Say how the qualification helps your job or company.

I am writing to inform you that i will not be able to attend the office for a week as my exams are approaching and its really difficult for me to manage time between my studies and my job.
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Essay topics: An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. write a letter to your friend In your letter * say how you feel about the visit * suggest what you could do on his/her birthday *try to find out what you friend thinks of your idea

I am very Glad that you are visiting me after 4 years, it will be a roll coaster meeting for both of us as we are very emotional as well as excited to celebrate your birthday together . I have so many plans , it will be your first visit to Canada so I would like you to visit on your birthday to Niagara Falls one of the most visited tourist destinations after spending a few hours in Niagara we will go to the Shopping near Outlets After that, am planning to book a table in famous buffet restaurant to try exotic foods of different Countries and ending a day with cutting a cake.
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You have seen an advertisement in an Australian magazine for someone to live with a family for six months and look after their six-year-old child. Write a letter to the parents. In your letter - explain why you would lile the job -give details of why you would be a suitable person to employ -say how you would spend your free time while you are in Australia.

My name is Rupinder Kaur. I have read an advertisement in an Australian magazine that you are looking for a care taker for looking afer your six-year-old child.
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Your colleague has invited you to his farewell party. You will not be able to attend the party, write a letter to the friend. Explain the situation, Say why you will not be attending, Say something about the period you have worked together and his/her work.

Hope you are doing well, I recevied your invitation to the farewell party it is great news that you are getting the next step in your career , it will be a loss for our company to lose a gem like you who is always being proven perfectionist.
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You live in a small apartment building. You are frequently bothered by noise from your upstairs neighbor’s apartment. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter: Describe the situation Explain why it is a problem for you Suggest a solution.

My name is Rupinder Kaur, and i am your neighbour and live in downstairs apartment. I am writing to you for bringing your attention towards noises that come from you.
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You recently bought some train tickets for a journey a week in advance. When you went to the station to catch the train, you were told you could not use the tickets and the staff were very unhelpful to you. Write a letter to the train company. In your letter: Describe the problem you had with the tickets Say why were unhappy with the staff Suggest what action the train company should take

I am writing this letter to share feedback of my recent experience with your Gujarat Railways.
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You are in the local rugby team. You recently heard that a player in your team is in the hospital. Write a letter to your teammate. In your letter, say how you feel about the news ask about the treatment in the hospital suggest some ways of cheering him/her up

I hope you are getting better , I heard the news you met with a tragic accident I was shattered when I got to know that you were admitted to the hospital because of leg and arm facture , as a captain of our rugby team it very hard to stay like this for months and not able to play.
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You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter: describe the item explain where and when you left it say what action you would like the company to take ​ You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

I am composing this letter to draw your attention towards my lost laptop which I forgot to take with me while I was travelling via Go-train around 4.00 pm from Malton to Union Station Toronto yesterday.
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You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel. Write a letter to the hotel for making the arrangement. In your letter say, - when you will be arriving and leaving - what type of rooms you would like and ask how much the weekend will cost - inquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel

I am writing this letter to book a room in your hotel which is located at the seaside. It is for a family of 5 members and we are arriving on Friday night the 4th of April and leaving the hotel on Saturday the 12th of April.
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A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. Give detail of the course you took at the University. Explain why you recommend the university. Give some advice about how to apply.

Hope this letter finds you well. I am writing in response to your letter received yesterday and asking for my advice about studying the same subject as that of me.
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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

Hope this letter finds you well. As understood from our last discussion you are willing to learn the driving and hence, I am writing to encourage you to go ahead and learn it.
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You have recently come back from an overseas holiday. You face some problems with the hotel booked through your travel agent. Write a letter to your travel agent. In your letter • Details about hotel booking • Problems that you faced there • Gives the distance to the travel agent so that such problems are not repeated

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with hotel booking which I made through you.
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You have recently read a book about a city you know well and found some incorrect information. Write a letter to the author. In your letter tell him/her of the incorrect information give him/her the correct information explain why they should correct it.

Hope this letter finds you well.I am writing this letter to express my concern regarding the incorrect facts present in your book "The History Of Agra".
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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 friend. 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.

Hope you are doing great. I am writing this letter to express my feelings when I got the photos which were clicked on our trip.
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Two weeks ago you bought a radio from a local branch of a well-known chain of shops. It did not work properly. The shop took it back and said they would repair it. You have waited a week and it is still not ready. Write a letter to the shop. In your letter •say what has happened and how you feel •ask them to explain why there has been a delay •ask them to repair the radio very quickly or to supply you with a new radio

I am composing the letter to attain your attention towards the handheld radio which I purchased a couple of weeks ago from your franchise shop in our area.However, last week I found the volume issue and immediately, I returned it for repair as per the warranty policy but did not get it back yet.
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