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.

Hello, my dear friend. First of all, let me, please, thank you for our amazing vacation, that you have organized.
Moreover
, I was so happy to get all the photos, which you sent to me. It was my first experience of
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journey, and I was convinced, it was
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the best travel I have ever had.
Secondly
, I have to apologize that I didn't write to you earlier. After my return to work, we had all kinds of issues with the
last
task, so I had no time to breathe. We finished the task yesterday, and I decided to start my day with
this
letter. One more time, it was a really great vacation,
furthermore
, I have to say that you are a very good photographer. Now I have enough beautiful pictures to show off to my co-workers. And now, the most important part of
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letter, from my point of view. I'll be happy to invite you to my home next time we
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have a vacation, and I'll be interested in organizing our future journey by myself. So, looking forward to seeing you. Best wishes, Anastassia.
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task achievement
You have done well to address all three tasks mentioned in the prompt. To improve, you could provide a bit more detail about the holiday itself to enrich the letter.
coherence cohesion
While the letter is logically structured, a smoother flow between paragraphs would enhance readability. Consider using transitional phrases to better connect your ideas.
task achievement
The language used is suitable for an informal letter, but a few minor language adjustments could make your letter more natural. For example, change 'let me, please, thank you' to 'please let me thank you' and 'moreover' to 'also' in informal contexts.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriately and warmly phrased, which creates a friendly and engaging tone. Excellent job on this!
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph focuses on a single idea, which enhances clarity and organization. Great effort in structuring your letter this way.
task achievement
You have successfully expressed your gratitude and invitation, making the letter feel personal and heartfelt. This adds a lovely personal touch.

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