You are going to visit New Zealand for an "English and Homestay" program. You have just received details of your homestay host family Write your first letter to the family. In your letter: • introduce yourself • ask the family some questions to get information that is important to you • tell the family about your arrival date and time
Dear Sir/Madam,
I hope
this
letter finds you well. My name is Jumaniyozova Jasmina and I am excited to be joining your family as part of the English and Homestay program in New Zealand
.I want to continue my career and improve my English there
Firstly
,let me introduce myself: I am 14 years old and come from Uzbekistan. I am interested in learning new languages. I would like to know more about New Zealand
and improve my English skills.
Secondly
,I do have a few questions that I hope you can help me with, I am new to New Zealand
and could you please tell me more about activities or places where I can visit? Then
, I would like to know about rules
at your home.
Correct article usage
the rules
Then
is there anything I should bring with me?
Lastly
,I will be arriving on August 15th at 16 and I am looking forward to meeting you all.
Thank you very much for hosting me, and I am excited to get to know you and life in New Zealand
!
Yours faithfully,
Jumaniyozova JasminaSubmitted by omondavlat91 on
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coherence cohesion
Your letter could have a clearer structure with paragraphs clearly dedicated to specific points.
task achievement
Make sure to ask any additional questions to get fully prepared for your stay. For example, about food preferences or transport options.
task achievement
The letter is written in a friendly and polite tone, which is suitable for the situation.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriately used, creating a good impression.
The Greeting
Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.
Always start an informal letter in the ways:
- Dear + name
- Hi / Hello + name
‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.
For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:
- Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
- Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.