You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time.
Write a letter to your boss. In your letter
- explain why you want to reduce your working hours
- say which hours you would like to work
- describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer
You started in your present job two years ago. You now feel it is important for your career development to move to a different department in the same company.
Write a letter to your manager. In your letter
- Say what you have learned in your present job
- Suggest how the company would benefit from moving you to a different department
- Explain why you do not wish to leave the company
Five months ago, you started renting an apartment on a six-month agreement. You now wish to stay in the apartment for longer than the six months you originally agreed with the owner.
Write a letter to the owner of your apartment. In your letter
- Say how long you now want to rent the apartment for
- Explain why your plans have changed
- Tell the owner about a problem in the apartment
You are a member of an International Student’s club. The club is organising an event to celebrate popular food from around the world.
Write a letter to the event organizer, Luis. In your letter
- Offer to make a popular dish from your country
- Describe what this dish is
- Explain why it should be included in the event
Last month, you visited another town. You had arranged to meet up with a friend who lives in the town, but you were not able to do so.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- Apologies for not meeting him/her
- Explain why you did not contact him/her earlier
- Suggest a time and place to meet in the future
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
You recently organised an all-day meeting for your company, which took place in a local hotel. In their feedback, participants at the meeting said that they liked the hotel, but they were unhappy about the food that was served for lunch.
Write a letter to the manager of the hotel. In your letter
- say what the participants liked about the hotel
- explain why they were unhappy about the food
- suggest what the manager should do to improve the food in future
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
A friend of yours is thinking of going on a camping holiday for the first time this summer. He/She has asked for your advice.
Write a letter to your friend. In your letter
- Explain why you think your friend would enjoy a camping holiday
- Describe some possible disadvantages
- Say whether you would like to go camping with your friend this summer
You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.
Write a letter to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email
- Give details of the purchase
- Describe the problem
- Explain why you need a replacement urgently