The parents of your Australian friend Chris have invited you to a surpise birthday party for him/her.
Write a letter to Chris’s parents. In your letter
- say why you think Chris will enjoy the surprise party
- explain why you wont be able to attend the party
- give details of a plan to see Chris at a different time
You have been doing some voluntary work to help your local community. However, now you are unable to continue doing this work.
Write a letter to the manager of the organisation where you have been working. In your letter
- Describe the work you have been doing
- Explain why you can no longer do this work
- Recommend another person who is interested in the work
You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking.
Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter
- Say which part-time course you booked
- explain why you need to cancel your booking
- ask about booking a different course
Your local hospital has advertised for people to do unpaid work helping at the hospital. You would like to do some work at the hospital in your free time.
Write a letter to the hospital. In your letter
- Explain why you would like to do unpaid work at the hospital
- Say what type of unpaid work you would be able to do
- Give details of when you would be available for this work
You eat in your college cafeteria everyday lunchtime. However, you think it needs some improvements.
Write a letter to the college magazine. In your letter,
- explain what you like about the cafeteria
- say what is wrong with it
- suggest how it could be improved
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 an email to your friend. In your email
- 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 accomodation
You recently bought a piece of sports equipment from an online store. When you first used the piece of sports equipment, you found a problem with it.
Write a letter to the manager of the online store.
In your letter.
- Describe the problem with the piece of sports equipment
- Say what happened because of the problem
- Explain what you would like company to do
You have had a bank account for a few years. Recently you received a letter from the bank stating that your account is $240 overdrawn and you will be charged $70 which will be taken directly from your account. You know that this information is incorrect.
Write a letter to the bank. In your letter
- Explain why you are writing this letter
- Why you think that information is incorrect
- say what you like them to do about it
Your English-speaking friend who lives in your town has asked for your advice about learning a new sport.
Write an email to your friend. In your email
- recommend a new sport that would be suitable for your friend to learn
- explain how your friend could learn this sport
- suggest that you both learn this sport together
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