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Topic: You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems.

Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter:

Explain your situation

Describe your problems

Tell him/her when you think you can start

 

Dear Ms Barnes,

 

I am writing concerning the position of Assistant Office Manager that I am due to begin next Monday. However, a problem has arisen.

 

As you know, I currently work for my uncle’s food-packing business, and you will remember from my interview that I have gained valuable experience there. Unfortunately, he has to go into hospital for an operation, leaving my aunt in change of both the home and the business. She has asked me, as this is a particularly busy time of year, to stay on and help her with the running of the office.

 

I realise this will be inconvenient to you, but very much hope that, given the circumastances, you would be prepared to allow me to take up my position with you two weeks later than planned.

 

I would like to emphasise that I remain very keen to work with you, and that I will be gainning further useful experience during this time.

 

I look forward to hearing form you.

 

 

Yours sincerely,

John Forbes

 

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Topic: You want to sell some of your furniture. You think a friend of yours might like to buy it from you.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

Explain why you are selling

Describe the furniture

Suggest a date when your friend can come and see the furniture

 

Dear Jan,

 

As you know, we’ll be moving to a new house soon and there are a few things that I won’t be able to take with me. The new house is a bit smaller so I have to sell some furniture and I was wondering if you might be interested?

In particular I want to sell my big dining table. Do you remember it- the one in the living room? It has wooden legs and a grey glass top and it’s big enough for six people. There are six matching chairs to go with it.

 

I know you’ve always liked this furniture so I could let you have it at a good price. I’d rather sell it to you than a stranger!

 

Why don’t you come around and take another look at them on Saturday? We’ll be here all day, so maybe we could have some lunch together?

 

Give me a ring and let me know.

 

Love

 

Shanda

 

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Topic: Your neigbours have recently written to you to complain about the noise from your house/flat.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

Explain the reasons for the noise

Apologise

Describe what action you will take

 

Dear James,

 

I was very shocked to get your letter saying that the noise from my flat has been spoiling your evenings and causing you some distress. I am really, really sorry about that. I had no idea that you would be able to hear so much, so I hope you will accept my apologies.

 

As you may have guessed, I am trying to refit my kitchen in the evenings when I get home from work. Unfortunately it is all taking longer than expected and I have been having problems with getting things to fit properly. This has meant a lot of banging and hammering.

 

As the kitchen is still not finished, I have decided to call in a professional builder who will finish the work in the next day or two. He will work only during daytime hours, so you won’t be disturbed in the evenings again, I promise.

 

Sorry to have caused these problems.

 

Bill.

 

 

 

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Topic: 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 friend. In your letter:

Introduce yourself

Explain wht is wrong with the furniture

Say what action you would like the landlord to take

 

Dear Mr Smith,

 

I am your tenant from Flat 3 on Riverside Street. We met each other when I signed the rental agreement in your office.

 

I have lived here for 6 months now and I am writing to complain about some of the furniture. As you may remember, the dining table is in very poor condition and has uneven legs. It also does not match the dining chairs as these are too low to be comfortable for a table of that height. When I first point this out to you, you agreed to provide a brand new dining set. However, you have not done so and I would really like to resolve this matter as soon as possible.

 

If it is more convenient for your, perhaps you could simply replace the table by finding one of a suitable height for the chairs. This would solve the problem without too much cost, so I hope you agree to this proposed solution.

 

Looking forward to hearing from you.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

M.M. Egil

 

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Topic: You recently started work in a new company.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

Explain why you changed jobs

Describe your new job

Tell him/her your other news

 

Dear Jenny,

 

I hope this finds you and your family well, and I am sorry I have not been in touch recently. I am writing now to let you know about my new job.

 

You remember that I was working for that construction company a few miles outside the city? Well, I just got so fed up with it- I was working really long hours and, to be honest, the pay was not great. So basically I applied for a job at a new international company that was looking for admin staff for a new branch in the city centre.

 

I was a bit nervous in the interview, but in the end I got a job as one of the senior administrators. I am so happy! The pay is better, the working conditions are great and I do not have to drive to work anymore.

 

Anyway, I have to stop now because my sister is staying with me and has brought my baby nephew to meet me. She sends you lots of love and is asking when we can all meet up. Soon, I hope.

 

With love,

 

Tina

 

 

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Topic: You recently moved to a different house.

Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:

Explain why you have moved

Describe the new house

Invite your friend to come and visit

 

Dear Dave,

 

I am writing to let you know that at last we moved to a bigger house! We just could not go on living in the two-bedroom bungalow now that the twins are growing up and the new baby has arrived. So we started looking – and one thing led to another and finally here we are in our new home.

 

I am sure you will like it. We have three bedrooms now, and a very modern bathroom and kitchen. The kids are happy because there is much more space with the big living room and the garden outside. But Michel is the happiest of all because he does not need to do much decorating.

 

Why don’t you come around this weekend and see that you think of our new place. We would all love to see you and if the weather is good we can have a barbecue in the garden.

 

Our new address and phone number are below. So give us a call and let us know when to expect you.

 

 

Lots of love,

 

Francoise

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