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Semi-formal Invitation Letter #222
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You will be celebrating your son's 6th birthday next week. You want to invite one of your colleagues to attend the birthday party.

Write an invitation letter to this college. In your letter,

  • invite your colleague to your son's birthday party
  • give details of the party and its date and time
  • say how happy you and your family would be to have him/her at the party

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.
173 words · 3 body paragraphs
Salutation

Dear [Colleague's Name],

Bullet 1

invite your colleague to your son's birthday party

I am writing to extend a warm invitation to you to join us in celebrating my son's 6th birthday next week. The party will take place on [Date] at [Time] at our home. It would mean a lot to us to have you there to share in this special occasion.

Bullet 2

give details of the party and its date and time

The birthday party will be a fun-filled event with games, a magic show, and a delicious birthday cake. There will also be a variety of snacks and refreshments for everyone to enjoy. It promises to be a joyous gathering for both children and adults alike.

Bullet 3

say how happy you and your family would be to have him/her at the party

My family and I would be absolutely delighted if you could attend the party. Your presence would add to the festive atmosphere and make the celebration even more memorable. We truly value your friendship and would love for you to be a part of this important milestone in our son's life.

Closing

We hope you can join us and look forward to celebrating together. Please let me know if you are able to attend.

Sign-off

Warm regards,

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