General Training Task 1 — Letter
Semi-formal Letter — To Someone You Know By Name
Dear Mr Patel. Courteous and businesslike — neither a stranger nor a friend.
- 1Work requestSemi-formal
You need to take two weeks off work at short notice for family reasons. Write a letter to your manager, Ms Rowe.
In your letter:
- explain why you need the time off
- say when you would like to take it
- suggest how your work could be covered while you are away
- 2Study requestSemi-formal
You are unable to submit an assignment by the deadline. Write a letter to your course tutor, Dr Mensah.
In your letter:
- explain which assignment it is and why you cannot submit it on time
- describe how much of the work you have completed
- ask for an extension and suggest a new date
- 3NeighbourSemi-formal
A neighbour has been parking across your driveway. Write a letter to your neighbour, Mr Novak.
In your letter:
- explain the problem and when it has happened
- describe how it has affected you
- suggest a solution that would work for both of you
- 4RequestSemi-formal
You are applying for a new job and need a reference from a former manager. Write a letter to Mrs Adeyemi.
In your letter:
- remind her when and where you worked together
- explain what the new position is
- say what you would like her to include and by when
- 5ServiceSemi-formal
You want to suspend your gym membership for three months because of an injury. Write a letter to the gym manager, Mr Silva.
In your letter:
- explain your situation
- say what you would like to happen to your membership
- ask what you need to do to arrange it
- 6Asking your landlord for a repairSemi-formal
Something in the flat you rent has broken and needs repairing. Write a letter to your landlord.
In your letter:
- explain what has broken and when it happened
- describe how it is affecting you
- say what you would like the landlord to do and when
- 7Requesting time off workSemi-formal
You need to take two weeks off work at short notice for personal reasons. Write a letter to your manager.
In your letter:
- explain why you need the time off
- say how your work will be covered while you are away
- suggest how you could make up the time afterwards
- 8Writing to a noisy neighbourSemi-formal
A neighbour who recently moved in nearby has been making a lot of noise late at night. Write a letter to your neighbour.
In your letter:
- introduce yourself
- explain the problem and how it affects you
- suggest a reasonable solution
- 9Explaining missed classes to a tutorSemi-formal
You have missed several classes on a course you are taking. Write a letter to your course tutor.
In your letter:
- explain why you missed the classes
- describe what you have done to catch up so far
- ask for the help you need to complete the course