An Australian friend is coming to visit you, and it will be his/her birthday during the visit. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: say how you feel about the visit suggest what you could do on his/her birthday ask what your friend thinks of your idea

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Dear Sara I hope you are doing absolutely fantastic! I am beyond thrilled to hear that you're planning to visit our neck of the woods for two weeks in October, and I got to know that it is
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your birthday month, as long I know your birthday is on 12th October and I am
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excited that we will celebrate it together. On the 12th of October, when you're here we will celebrate your special day at old-port, it is a special place to organise family events and
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it's a hidden gem with a laid-back atmosphere and charm all its own.
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place is surrounded by historical buildings, streets and local arts and crafts.
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, here you get the chance to indulge in some mouthwatering cuisine at the cosy cafes and restaurants. Trust me I will make sure to make your day memorable. I am hoping that you like my ideas or suggestions, let me know if you want to plan something else or want to invite a specific guest on your birthday. I'm looking forward to seeing you soon. Yours truly, Vairag

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coherence cohesion
Ensure the letter's ideas are well-organized and follow a clear logical order for the reader's ease.
coherence cohesion
Maintain paragraphs focused on single ideas for clarity and smoother readability.
task achievement
The letter effectively addresses the task by expressing feelings about the visit and suggesting activities for the birthday.
task achievement
The writing tone is friendly and suitable for a letter to a friend.
coherence cohesion
The letter has a pleasant greeting and appropriate closing.

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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