You have recently moved to a different city. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: • Explain why you decided to move to a different city • Describe the new city and accommodation • Ask your friend to arrange a visit

Dear Alima, How have you been? How are your parents? It's been a long time since our

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meeting. I've recently moved to Almaty. As you know, I had worked in Astana for 3 years, and that was my

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job. Making a living as a web developer in the capital was tough, and I had to work like a dog to gain some experience. Usually, when I knock off at the end of the day, I was exhausted. Unfortunately, my previous workplace wasn't ready to pay more. So I made up my mind to land a job in Almaty. Luckily, I was offered a job in a startup. Almaty is a cosmopolitan city and the

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where I work is buzzing with top-notch cafes and restaurants. I've already rented a flat

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not far from the office. My new apartment isn't as spacious as my flat in Astana, but the view from the bedroom window is tremendous. By the way, recently I bumped into our classmate Dinara who attended the same subjects at the university. She offered to meet and hang out. Would you like to join us? I would be really glad to meet. Let me know when you can visit me. Best regards, Alice