You have just learned that your friend has recently become engaged. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter ● tell him/her how you found out ● explain how you feel about the news ● organise to meet your friend for a celebration

Hey James , Hope you are doing well. I am writing to congratulate you on getting engaged to your long-time friend
Hannah
. I am really happy for you after hearing
this
great news about your engagement with
Hannah
. I got to know about it from Sara who lives in your neighbourhood and is close friends with
Hannah
. I was quite amused as I got to know about it from her and not you ! I hadn't ever thought that you would get engaged so soon , but I am elated to know about the new beginnings of your life. I'm throwing a party to celebrate
this
special occasion of your life at my place.I am inviting you and
Hannah
as chief guests of
this
party. Please do let me know when you're available for the celebrations, as I need to make up for the necessary arrangements in advance. I know you both must be pretty busy , but I shall be glad if you could accept my invitation .Congratulations once again! Much love, Harry
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The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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