Write a letter to your friend who you recently travelled with to a foreign country. Include • Why you enjoyed the trip • What you are doing now • An invitation to visit you now

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Dear Emily, I hope
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message finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible trip we had together to Italy. It was truly one of the most enjoyable experiences
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ever had, and I couldn’t have asked for a better travel companion. Exploring the historic streets of Rome, indulging in authentic Italian cuisine, and visiting iconic landmarks like the Colosseum made the journey unforgettable. Your enthusiasm and sense of adventure brought so much joy to every moment. I’ll never forget the evening we got lost in Venice and ended up discovering that charming little café by the canal—it was
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a happy accident. Since returning home,
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been keeping myself quite busy. Currently, I’m working on a new project at work that focuses on sustainable product design, which has been both challenging and exciting. Outside of work,
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started attending cooking classes, and
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even managed to perfect a few pasta dishes inspired by our trip. Life has been productive, but I often find myself reminiscing about our adventures and longing for another escape. I would love for you to visit me sometime soon! It would be amazing to show you around my city and take you to some of my
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spots. We could explore the local art galleries, enjoy a hike in the nearby hills, or simply relax with a homemade Italian dinner (cooked by yours truly). Let me know when you’re free so we can plan your visit—I’m looking forward to catching up and creating more wonderful memories together. Take care and stay in touch. Warm regards, Sophia

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Consider breaking the second paragraph into two separate ideas for clarity, such as one focusing on current work and another on cooking classes.
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Ensure to include more personal touch or specific details in the invitation to enhance warmth and engagement.
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The letter has a warm and friendly tone, which effectively conveys your feelings about the trip.
coherence and cohesion
The structure of the letter is logical, with clear progression from past experiences to current activities and invitation.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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