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Formal Invitation Letter #277
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are organising a seminar for your company. Write a letter to the manager of another department inviting them to give a presentation at the seminar.

In your letter,

  • give details of the seminar
  • invite them to give a presentation and say why you are inviting them
  • say what the presentation should be about

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 ……………,

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178 words · 3 body paragraphs
Salutation

Dear [Manager's Name],

Bullet 1

give details of the seminar

I am writing to inform you about an upcoming seminar that our company is organizing on [Date] at [Location]. The seminar aims to discuss recent industry trends, innovative strategies, and best practices in our field. It will be attended by employees from various departments within our company, as well as external stakeholders.

Bullet 2

invite them to give a presentation and say why you are inviting them

I would like to extend an invitation to you and your department to give a presentation at the seminar. Your department has a proven track record of success and expertise in [specific area]. Your insights and knowledge would greatly benefit our attendees and contribute to the overall success of the event.

Bullet 3

say what the presentation should be about

The presentation should focus on [specific topic], highlighting any recent achievements, challenges faced, and innovative solutions implemented by your department. This will provide valuable learning opportunities for our employees and inspire them to think creatively and strategically in their own roles.

Closing

I look forward to your positive response and collaboration in making this seminar a productive and insightful event for all participants. Thank you for considering this invitation.

Sign-off

Best regards, [Your Name]

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