You are planning a short visit to a city where one of your relatives lives. Write a letter to your relative. In your letter: 1) Explain when and how long you will be in town. 2) Ask whether you can stay at their home. 3)Offer to pay for yourself.

Dear Mr Jones, I am writing to inform you that I am going to come to your town for
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holiday, and I am very excited to see you. I am going to stay for three days from October 7th to 10th to visit the main landmarks and shopping malls.
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, I would love to visit you and some friends as well. I was wondering if it is possible to stay at your house. I would be very delighted to spend some time with Mrs Julia and your sons,Peter and Paul;
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, I completely understand that you may have some plans for
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vacation and cannot spend any time with me. I would appreciate it if you could accept me to stay with you, and as I saved an amount of money for
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trip, I can fully pay for myself. Please respond to me at your earliest convenience. Yours sincerely, Pati Nabu

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task response
The letter answers all parts but the dates need to be exact and the language should be simple. Say the exact days you will be there and avoid extra details.
content
The letter has a clear goal and shows politeness.
tone
It uses a proper opening and closing.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • anticipate
  • accommodation
  • arrive/depart
  • duration
  • itinerary
  • gracious hospitality
  • household
  • inconvenience
  • lodging
  • reimburse
  • temporary residence
  • travel arrangements
  • visit
  • warm welcome
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