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Informal Thank-you Letter #141
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

A colleague lent you a book that helped you to prepare for a presentation at work.

Write an email to your colleague thanking him/her. In the email,

  • thank your colleague for lending you the book
  • explain how the book helped you
  • tell him/her how the presentation went

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

One box per bullet, then compare with Band 9.
187 words · 3 body paragraphs
Salutation

Dear [Colleague's Name],

Bullet 1

thank your colleague for lending you the book

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for lending me the book for my presentation preparation. Your gesture was incredibly helpful and I truly appreciate your support. The book provided me with valuable insights and strategies that greatly enhanced my understanding of the topic.

Bullet 2

explain how the book helped you

The book not only helped me to structure my presentation effectively but also provided me with additional information that I was able to incorporate into my slides. The detailed examples and case studies in the book were particularly enlightening and allowed me to present a more comprehensive and engaging talk to my colleagues.

Bullet 3

tell him/her how the presentation went

I am delighted to inform you that the presentation went exceptionally well. Thanks to the knowledge and inspiration I gained from the book, I was able to deliver a confident and well-received presentation. The audience was engaged throughout, and I received positive feedback on the content and delivery.

Closing

Once again, thank you for your kind assistance. Your support made a significant difference in the success of my presentation. I look forward to returning the book to you soon.

Sign-off

Best regards,

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