Informal Letters

You are going to spend your vacation in a city in a foreign country. You have never been there before. Your cousin has a friend who lives there. Write a letter to the friend. In your letter – introduce yourself – say why you are making this trip – ask some questions about the city (e.g. places to see, things to do, things to bring)   Dear ABC,  I hope you are doing well and are in the best of…

You have been invited by your colleague to his farewell party. You are not able to attend the party, write a letter to the friend explain the situation, say why you are not attending, say something about the period you have worked together and his/her work.   Dear ABC, It was with mixed emotions that I got the news of your promotion because it also brings the fact that you will be leaving us all soon. Thanks for inviting me…

You are planning to go on a holiday in an English-speaking country where one of your friends resides. Please write him a letter and let him know about the upcoming trip. In your letter: – Ask for recommendations for places to visit during your trip. – Ask about accommodations. – Advise on a program that you and your friend can do together once you will meet him. Dear ABC, Hope this letter finds you in radiant health and the best…

One of your friends in a foreign country is starting an import-export business, and he has asked you to recommend a product from your country to him. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, Say what product you want to recommend to him Tell him where he/she can get this product Explain why you want to recommend this product   Dear ABC, It was a pleasant surprise to receive your letter yesterday!  I am thrilled to read that…

You have a pen friend living in another country and he/she is curious to know about the major news items in your country. Briefly describe ONE news story that has been on TV, on the radio, or in the newspapers in your country, and explain why people are interested in it. Dear Philip, I hope you are doing well. I was very busy with my board examinations and now I finally have the time to reply back to your last…

Write a letter to your English-speaking friend who is visiting you soon and asking you what presents your family would like. Write – Who your family consists of – What kind of presents each member would like. – How you feel about your friend coming to visit Dear ABC, I am doing very well here and hope the same for you. Yesterday I received your letter and I am glad to know that finally you are visiting us next month…

Write a letter to a friend who is visiting your country for the first time. Tell him the best time of the year to come What places he/she could visit Invite them to come to your house   Dear ABC, Hope this letter finds you in radiant health and in best of spirits. I cannot express the delight in words upon receiving your letter yesterday on reading which I found that you have finally made up your mind to visit…

Write a letter to your classmate that you have broken your leg thank him for the card and presents you received explain what you are doing in your free time how have you been recovering   Dear ABC, I am feeling better now and I hope you are also in the best of spirits. I am writing to inform you that yesterday I received your greeting card and the extremely useful gift that you sent. It’s so nice and thoughtful…

You are getting married. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend to invite him/her to the wedding.  In your letter describe who you are going to marry, tell what will happen on the wedding day (the schedule), explain why it’s important him/her to be at the wedding.   Dear ABC, I hope you are well and I am also doing good here. It is with delight I am writing to invite you to India as I am finally tying the…

You have arranged a plan for travel and accommodation for your friends. Write a letter to them and remind them about the plans, give them the details of accommodation, suggest what things they should bring to the trip.   Dear ABC, Hope this letter finds you in good health and the best of spirits. I am writing this letter to remind you about our plan of visiting Istanbul next month. When we met at my home last month, we planned…