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Informal invitation to stay

General Training Task 1 · at least 150 words · about 20 minutes

Situation: You live in Brookhaven, a small coastal town in the fictional country of Eldoria. Your friend Jamie, who lives in the inland city of Stonewick, has said they might visit you next month. Invite Jamie to stay at your house. Write a letter to … In your letter - Mention the dates you would like them to visit and why you are inviting them. - Describe the sleeping arrangements, meals you will provide and some activities you plan to do together. - Suggest how they can travel to Brookhaven and what they should bring for the trip. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear …,

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Structure checklist

  1. 1Open with the right greeting for the reader
  2. 2State why you are writing in the first sentence
  3. 3Cover all three bullet points, one paragraph each
  4. 4Close with a matching sign-off

Useful language

  • I am writing to
  • I would be grateful if
  • I look forward to hearing from you
  • Best wishes,

How it's scored

Match the tone (formal, semi-formal, informal) to the reader throughout.

What's next

Reach 150 words, then get your estimated band with quoted feedback on each criterion.