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You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter ● explain why you changed jobs ● describe your new job ● tell him/her your other news.

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Dear [Friend’s Name], I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to share some exciting news with you—I’ve recently started a new job at [Company Name]. It was a tough decision to leave my previous role, but I was looking for better career growth and new challenges, and
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 opportunity seemed perfect. My new job as a [Your Job Title] involves [briefly describe your responsibilities, e.g., “managing logistics operations and coordinating supply chains”]. The work environment is fantastic, and my colleagues have been incredibly supportive, which has made the transition much easier. Plus, the company offers great learning opportunities, so I’m really excited about the future! Apart from work, everything else is going great too. I recently moved to a new apartment closer to my office, which has made my commute much more convenient.
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, I’m planning a short trip next month—maybe we can catch up if you’re free? Let me know how things are with you. Looking forward to hearing from you soon! Best wishes,

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task achievement
Make sure to add specific details about your job responsibilities to enhance the completeness of your response.
coherence cohesion
Consider varying your sentence structures a bit more to add richness to your writing style.
suitable writing tone
The letter has a warm and friendly tone, which is very appropriate for your friend.
logical structure
The organization of the letter is clear, with a logical flow between the introduction, body, and closing.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • career opportunities
  • job satisfaction
  • work environment
  • responsibilities
  • role
  • team dynamics
  • company culture
  • professional growth
  • transition
  • colleagues
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