You have not seen your friend, who lives overseas, for two years. Invite them to visit your hometown. In your letter: Why visiting your hometown is a good idea Tell them that they could stay at your place Ask them if it is possible for them to bring their camera

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Dear Saba, It’s been ages since we
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met. How have you been? I was thinking, perhaps, you’d be interested in visiting my hometown, Tehran. The weather is pleasantly warm at
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time of year. I’m sure you’d fall in love with the attractions my city has to offer. I’d certainly want to take you to Milad Tower, which is in the vicinity of my house. It has some scenic views. Fortunately, my parents are going on a trip for a couple of weeks, so I have the whole place all by myself. You can certainly stay at my house. It’s a stone’s throw from the National Museum. My place is at 22 on Jay. street in Gisha. Can you do me a
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and bring your camera with you? The photos will surely rekindle
our
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fond memories we had together. I hope
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won’t put you out so much. I hope you take me up on my invitation. I’m looking forward to seeing you. Best, Sara
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task achievement
Include more details about the attractions your hometown offers. This can help paint a more convincing picture for your friend.
coherence cohesion
The letter is well-organized, making it easy to follow the message and the intent behind it.
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The writing style is friendly and inviting, which suits the purpose of an informal invitation letter.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph has a clear focus, helping to showcase the writer's message effectively.

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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