Your friend just had a baby. You decided to prepare a present for them. Write a letter and say : 1. Congratulate your friend 2. Ask when would be possible for you to visit 3. Ask what present they would like.

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Dear Raj, Hope
this
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letter finds you and your family well. I am writing
this
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letter to express my happiness and excitement for the new addition
in
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your family.
Firstly
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, I want to congratulate you
for
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on
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becoming
a new parents
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a new parent
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. I am really happy for you.
As you
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You
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are
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have been
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waiting for a
baby
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from
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for
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last
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the last
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2 years and now you are blessed with a cute
baby
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girl. I am too excited to meet our new angel but at the same time, I
am thinking
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you have your own new schedule and
family
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the family
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needs more time to
do
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rest and make
a
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apply
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suitable adjustments for the
new born
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newborn
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baby
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.
Therefore
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, I will visit on June 30th, 2025. Till that time, you will be able to handle your new responsibilities. For
present
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a present
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, I would like to bring some toys, clothes and hair accessories for a
baby
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.
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, I am not confident about your likes or dislikes. It would be great if you suggest
me
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any kind of idea. It will help me to choose a perfect gift for both of you. I am eagerly awaiting
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a response from your side. Take care! Yours Faithfully, Sam.

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Grammar/Language
Ensure proper grammatical structure, especially with phrases like 'new parents' instead of 'a new parents'.
Grammar/Language
Make sure to adjust tense for better clarity, such as saying 'you have been waiting for a baby for the last 2 years'.
Clarity
Consider rephrasing sentences for improved clarity, like 'I look forward to visiting on June 30th, 2025', instead of 'I will visit on June 30th, 2025'.
Tone
Your warm congratulations set a positive tone right from the start!
Empathy
You effectively expressed your eagerness to help your friend during this exciting time.

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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Topic Vocabulary:
  • heartfelt congratulations
  • bundle of joy
  • adjustment period
  • suitable time
  • cherished gift
  • newfound responsibilities
  • practical assistance
  • joyous occasion
  • unwavering support
  • looking forward
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