Write a letter to the hotel manager to make arrangement for hosting a party for one of your friend's. In your letter
tell the manager about the reason for the party
Explain what requirements you have
As about the availability of facilities and the menu
You are going to spend your vacation in Rome, Italy. Your friend's grandfather lives there and has offered to let you stay in his apartment. Write a letter to your friend's grandfather. In your letter: Thank him for the offer but politely decline infrom him of when you will be in Rome and your travel plans invite him for an outing.
you are going on a short course to a training college abroad. it is college that you have not been to before write a letter to the accomodation officer in your letter, give details of your course and your arrival/departure date, explain your accomodation needs, ask for information about getting to and from the college
On a recent holiday you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company. In your letter
- Describe the item you lost
- Explain how you lost it
- Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
Your friend has been offered a place on a course at the university where you studied. He/She would like your advice about finding a place to live. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
-describe where you lived when you were a student at the university
-recommend the best way for him/her to look for accommodation
-warn him/her of mistakes students make when choosing accommodation
You are planning a business trip to another city. You will have some free time to do some sight seeing while you are there.
Write a letter to a friend who lives in the city you will visit. In your letter
explain the purpose of the trip
ask about things to do and see in the city
invite your friend to do something with you during your visit
A friend has agreed to look after your house and pet while you are on holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
give contact details for when you are away
give instructions on how to care for your pet
describe other household duties
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
You want to arrange a conference for your company, and you need to ask one of your colleagues to give a presentation in this conference.
Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter include:
Details about the conference
Why you want your colleague to give presentation
What arrangement will you do for this conference
you have recently ordered an item through the internet, but are not happy with the purchase Write to the company . In your letter ..
• describe what you purchased
• explain why you are not happy with the purchase
• tell them you what you would like them to do about the situation.
problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You and your family are planning to spend a weekend at a seaside hotel .
Write a letter to the hotel making the arrangement. Let them know when you will be arriving and leaving, what type of rooms you would like, and ask them how much the weekend will cost. Also enquire about activities and places of interest near the hotel .
You stayed at your friends' house when you participated in a business seminar in Australia.You left a file with important documents in your room. write a letter to your friend, describing the file and
ask him to return it to you by post.
You recently bought a jacket, but when you got home, you discovered it was damaged. When you took it back to the store, you were told that merchandise cannot be returned.
Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter
Describe the problem with the jacket.
Explain what happened when you tried to return it.
Say what you would like the manager to do.
You live in a room in college which you share with another student. However, there are many problems with this arrangement and you find it very difficult to study/work.
Write a letter to the accommodation officer at the college. In the letter:
describe the situation
explain your problems and why it is difficult to study/work
say what kind of accommodation you would prefer
You went to another city for a training course and stayed at a friend’s house for a week. They have been great hosts.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
thank them for having you at their house for a week
express your gratitude for their hospitality
say how much you miss them
You have been living in a rental apartment for the past year. Recently a new neighbour moved in and has been making a lot of noise, which disturbs you.
Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter:
explain the situation
describe why it bothers you
suggest a solution
You are going to spend your vacation in Rome, Italy. Your friend's grandfather lives there and has offered to let you stay in his apartment. Write a letter to your friend's grandfather. In your letter:
- Thank him for the offer but politely decline
- Inform him of when you will be in Rome and your travel plans
- Invite him for an outing
You have bought a new laptop computer and in a few days of purchase discovered amajor flaw, write a letter to the
Company In your letter
- Intoduce yourself
- explain the situation
- say what action you would like to company to take.
You have lost your student identification card. This has created some problems for you.
Write a letter to the director of student services. In your letter
advise them of your situation
explain how this is affecting you
request a new card
Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter:
give details about the order you made
explain what was wrong with the item
tell the company what you want them to do about it
Write a letter to the publisher in a newspaper, asking to advertise a meeting of people from different countries you are organizing. Explain where, when and why
You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue till late night.Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:
explain what will be happening
offer your apologies in advance
invite him/her to visit your house someday
You are renting a flat from an agency. Your contract was for one year but you need to leave the flat two months early. Write a letter to the agency. In your letter
introduce yourself
ask to leave the flat before the contract finishes
explain why you need to break the contract.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The pie charts below show average house hold expenditures in Japan and Malaysia in the year 2010. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers.
You work for an international company. You have seen an advertisement for a training course which will be useful for your job.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
describe the training course you want to do
explain what the company could do to help you
say how the course will be useful for your job
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You now find that you cannot continue the course. Write a letter to your teachers.
Some people think that the traditional skill of writing letters will
disappear completely.
To what extent do you agree or disagree? How important do you think is letter-writing?
You have been invited to a networking conference for your field of work. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter: Describe the invitation you received and why it is important to you Explain why the conference would be beneficial for you and the company Ask for the company for time off to attend and to cover some of the travel costs.
Your workplace does not have a parking area for cars and it causing some problems. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter, you should:
describe the problems
explain why they should solve the problems
and give your suggestion on how to solve the problems.
Write a letter to your manager to report a mistake you found in a magazine article about your company In your letter
• Describe the magazine and the article.
• What was the mistake?
• Explain what you would like the manager to do about it.
You have bought electronic equipment and within two days it started to go wrong. write a letter to shopkeeper about your dissatisfaction with the product and services. Ask him to find proper solution for the problem.
Your local council is considering closing a sports and leisure centre that it runs in order to save money .
Write a letter to the local council . In your letter
Guve details of how you and your friends or family use the centre .
Explain why the sports and leisure centre is important for the local community .
Describe the possible effects on local people if the centre closes.
Write a letter of complaint to a company outlining a problem
you had while visiting one of their stores. In your letter include:
what the problem was
why this problem has upset you
what you want to happen as a result of your letter
You are going to spend your vacation in Rome, Italy. Your friend's grandfather lives there and has offered to let you stay in his apartment. Write a letter to your friend's grandfather. In your letter: Thank him for the offer but politely decline Inform him of when you will be in Rome and your travel plans Invite him for an outing
Although you are meant to present your thesis project in one month, your sister is getting married in Spain at the same time. You would like to change dates for your presentation. Write a letter to your professor. In your letter: Explain the situation Remind the professor of your academic achievements to date Ask for a different date to present your thesis
A friend you made while you were studying abroad has written to ask you for help in finding a job in your country . You have heard about a job in a local company that might be suitable for him/her .
Write a letter to this friend . In your letter
Tell your friend about the job and what sort of work it involves
Say why you think the job would be suitable for him/her
Explain how to apply for the job
You borrowed an important textbook from a classmate last term. You now realize your classmate has returned home overseas and you still have a book.
Write a letter to him/her. In your letter
-apologise for the mistake
-find out how important the book is to him/her
-say what you will do
Your child is going on a three day school trip to another country. The head teacher wants to find parents to go with the group and you would like to go. Write a letter to the head teacher. In your letter:
Say why you would like to go on the trip
Suggest what you could do to help during the trip
Ask other questions about the trip
You have been assigned to give a networking presentation with your colleague from a different office, who you met last year. Write a letter to your colleague. In your letter:
• Inform your colleague that you will be working together.
• Provide your initial ideas on the networking presentation.
• Ask for a time to meet and practice the presentation.
Mrs Barrett, an English-speaking woman who lives in your town , has advertised for someone to help her in her home for a few hours a day next summer .
Write a letter to Mrs Barrett. In your letter
Suggest how you could help her in her home
Say why you would like to do this work
Explain when you will and will not be available
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Explain why you want to take time off work
.
- Give details of the amount of time you need
.
- Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away.
You have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centres in your country all look very similer to each other . You don’t’ fully agree with this opinion.
Write a letter to the editor of the newspaper . In your letter
Say which points in the article you agree with
Explain ways in which your town centers is different from most other town centers
Offer to give a guided tour of our town to the writer of the article
Your friend who lives in another city has opened a new gift shop. You were unable to attend the inauguration due to an important competition you are a part of. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter you must
Congratulate your friend
Explain your inability to attend
Mention that you will visit soon
Your friend wants to send her/his children to your house for the weekend. Write a letter to him/her and say
*Agree to this arrangement.
*Say what time is suitable for you.
*Describe what you are planning to do.
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
request advise about a gift for his/her family
ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
find out about the food
You work for an international company and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country.
Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter:
explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
say how your work could be done while you are away
ask for his/her help in arranging it
Write at least 150 words.
Recently, the retail company you work for has been losing customers to a competitor. The company is setting up a scheme to encourage customers to stay with the company. Your boss has asked you to write a letter to the customers on your database outlining this customer loyalty scheme.
Write the letter to your customers:
• describing the benefits for customers of the loyalty scheme
• explaining what customers must do to join the scheme
• giving details of a special promotion to launch the scheme
• reminding customers of the quality of your goods.
On a recent holiday, you lost a valubale item. Fortunately, you have travel insurance to cover the cost of anything lost.
Write a letter to the manager of your insurance company, in your letter
- Describe the item you lost
- Explain how you lost it
-Tell the insurance company what you would like them to do
You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Explain why you want to take time off work
- Give details of the amount of time you need
- Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
You have had a problem with your neighbor for the past few months. You have not been able to meet with your neighbor to discuss the problem. Write a letter to your neighbor. In your letter: Explain the problem Suggest a solution Say what action you will take if the situation does not improve
Write a letter to your friend about a job opportunity you came across that they might find interesting.
In your letter, you should:
- give some details about the job
-mention how came across the job opportunity
-explain why you feel the job would be suitable for your friend
Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
Thank them for the photos and for the holiday
Explain why you don't write earlier
Invite them to como and stay with you.
You live in an area where some sport facilities are needed for people your age. Write a letter to local authorities. In your letter
Mention the existing facilities
Ask for more facilities to be built
Explain how these facilities will be useful for people your age
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
give details of the course you took at the university
explain why you recommend the university
give some advice about how to apply
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
*Mention about the current sport facilities available
*What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced
*How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age group
Write a letter to local authorities by requesting additional sports facilities for your age group in your area.
*Mention about the current sport facilities available
*What kind of additional sports facilities should be introduced
*How the new sports facilities would be a help for the people in your age group
you recentely receved a letter from a freind asking for advice about whether to go to college or to try tp get a job. you think she should get a job.
write a letter to this friend. in your letter
- Say why she would not enjoy going to college
- explain why getting a job is a good idea for her
-suggest types of jobs that would be suitable for her
Write a letter to your teachers. In your letter
describe the situation
explain why you cannot continue at this time
say what action you would like to take
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
A friend of yours is thinking about applying for the same course that you did at university. He/she has asked for your advice about studying this subject.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter,
give details of the course you took at the university
explain why you recommend the university
give some advice about how to apply
Write at least 150 words.
You have been working with your company for two years and are interested in a promotion. Write a letter to your direct boss. In your letter: Explain your varied achievements over the past two years Express your interest in growing with the company Ask for a meeting to discuss a potential promotion
You and your friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter:
Give details of your visit to the restaurant
Explain the reason for the celebration
Say what you liked about the food or service
Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.
The apartment that you have rented was repaired recently. Later you discovered some defects in repairs. Write a letter to your landlord; In your letter.
Explain what the problem is
Suggest how it can be fixed
Say what you would like the landlord to do about it.
You recently spent a weekend with your friend in her/his new house. Write a letter to your friend.
In your letter, you should:
• explain what you like about his new house
• describe what you enjoyed most about your stay
• suggest when and where you could meet next
Your recently visited a store and didn't like the customer service there.
Write a complaint letter to the store manager and say
-What was the issue there?
-Why wasn't the staff helpful?
-Suggest what can be done about it
Your mentor recommended you to learn a new language and gave you contact details of a teacher. Following his advice, you need to write a letter to the teacher and say:
• What is your motivation to learn a new language
• How can the teacher help you
• When you will be ready to start
A museum near your home is looking for people to do part-time voluntary/unpaid work. You would like to do some voluntary/unpaid work at the museum.
Write a letter to the museum director to apply for the voluntary/unpaid work.
In your letter,
explain why you want to do voluntary/unpaid work at the museum
describe some skills and qualities you have that would be useful
give details of when you would be available for work
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Sir or Madam,
You have rented an apartment recently, but you are facing some problems. Write a letter to the landlord:
• Describe the details of the problems
• How are these affecting your family
• Ask for possible solutions
Your internet connection has been slow and intermittent
Write a letter to your internet service provider to complain. In the letter:
– Describe the problem and why you are unhappy
– Arrange for an engineer to visit your home
– Request a reduction in your bill
You will be celebrating your son’s 8th birthday next week. You want to invite one of your colleagues to attend the birthday party. Write an invitation letter to this college. In your letter,
invite your colleague to your son’s birthday party
give details of the party and its date and time
say how happy you and your family would be to have him/her at the party
A friend you met last year has invited you to visit him/her in his/her country. You have never been there before and need some information before you leave.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
request advise about a gift for his/her family
ask about activities and clothing in his/her country
find out about the food
You do NOT need to write any address.
You should write at least 150 words
Write a letter declinging the job offer.
You ordered two items through the internet and you received two different items. Write a letter to the manager:
Explain about what you ordered.
Ask why the two other items were different.
Ask about how he would solve this problem.
Your friend is coming to your country from abroad, but you can't go to pick him up at the airport. Write a letter to him/her and say
-why you can't pick him up
-suggest alternative ideas
-talk about what he can do in your country
You took your family to a nearby restaurant. You were disappointed with the meal and wish to complain to the manager. Write a letter to the manager of the restaurant.
In the letter:
explain why you were at the restaurant
describe the problems
write about the action you want the manager to take
Your colleague has invited you to his farewell party. You will not be able to attend the party, write a letter to the friend.
- Explain the situation
- Say why you will not be attending
-Say something about the period you have worked together and his/her work.
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
- give details of your study plans
- explain why you want to get a part-time job
- suggest how your friend could help you find a job
You work for an international company and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another company
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
- Explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months
- Say how your work could be done while you are away
- Ask for his/her help in arranging it
You and some friends ate a meal at a restaurant to celebrate occasion, and you were very pleased with the food and service.
Write a letter to the restaurant manager. In your letter,
- Give details of your visit to the restaurant
- Explain the reason for the celebration
- Say what was good about the food and the service
Question:
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,
- give details of your study plans
- explain why you want to get a part-time job
- suggest how your friend could help you find a job
You recently went to a concert and thought one of the singers was very good. You want to tell how you feel. Write a letter to the singer. In your letter:
say how you feel about his performance
give details of your musical activities
explain how you would like him to help you with your musical activities
Your share your room with another student in the college hostel. You find it very difficult to study there because he or she always has parties and friends visiting. Write a letter to the hostel warden complaining about your displeasure with the room mate.
You and your family are living in rented accommodation in an English speaking country. You are not satisfied with the condition of some of the furniture.
Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter
introduce yourself
explain what is wrong with the furniture
say what action you would like the landlord to take
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come
You organised a 90th birthday party in a hotel for a relative. Many elderly guests attended this party which of grand success. Write a letter to thank the hotel manager. In your letter,
Give details of party
the reasons why party was successful
Mention a staff member who helped you a lot
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat.
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
You have just moved into a new home and are planning to hold a party. You are worried that the noise may disturb your neighbour.
Write a letter to your neighbour. In your letter
introduce yourself
describe your plans for the party
invite your neighbour to come
Your neighbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/ flat. Write a letter to your neighbours.
In your letter explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
You bought a piece of furniture from a store in another town recently. There is a problem with the item you bought. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter,
Write a letter to your neighbours. In your letter
explain the reasons for the noise
apologise
describe what action you will take
Recently you noticed that the waste (garbage) disposal in your area is creating problems. Write a letter complaining about the situation to the environment officer.
* The time of waste pickup.
* What is the problem with the waste.
* Suggest solution to the problem.
You have just spent a week with a friend on holiday. When you got home, you realised you had left your wallet there. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
1. thank your friend for the holiday
2. explain that you left your wallet in their house
3. give them instructions of how to send it back to you
You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish.
Write a letter to the admissions tutor:
explain your position
apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day.
ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it.
You should write at least 150 words.
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include
• Details about the meeting
• The problem you face
• What should be done
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.
you have just read an article in a national newspaper which claims that town centers in your country all look very similar to each other you don't fully agree with this opinion.
write a letter to the editor of the newspaper. In your letter
say which points in the article you agree with
explain ways in which your town center is different from most other town centers
Offered to give a guided tour of your town to the writer of the article
Write a letter to the manager of a cinema (movie theatre) about a jacket you have left behind after a film. In your letter:
Describe the jacket
Describe where you were seated
Explain what you want to be done
Your local bookshop has invited members of the public to recommend a guest speaker for an upcoming event that will include a series of talks from well-known people.
Write an letter to the bookshop. In your letter
• suggest a speaker
• say what they would contribute to the event
• explain why other people would be interested too
You are going to another country to study. You would like to do a part-time job while you are studying, so you want to ask a friend who lives there for some help.
Write a letter to this friend. In your letter
Give details of your study plans
Explain why you want to get a part-time job
Suggest how your friend could help you find a job
Your friend asked you for some help for the preparation of a party that he/she is going to throw at his/her home. Write a letter to your friend asking:
*What can you help with?
*What will you bring for the party?
*When you have time to help.
Begin your letter with:
Dear..........,
Write at least 150 words.
you recently attended a meeting at a hotel. When you returned home, you found you had left some important papers at the hotel.
write a letter to the manager of the hotel. in your letter
1- Say where you think left the papers
2- explain why they are so important
3- tell the manager what you want him to do
You have a complaint about the hotel you stayed at while attending a meeting that was booked by the organiser of a company meeting. Write a letter to the organiser of the meeting and include
Details about the meeting
The problem you face
What should be done