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Informal Invitation Letter #76
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are having a graduation party next Saturday night. You have invited 50 people to celebrate at an outdoor barbecue evening, which may continue till late night.

Write a letter to your elderly neighbour. In your letter:

  • explain what will be happening
  • offer your apologies in advance
  • invite him/her to visit your house someday

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.
215 words · 3 body paragraphs
Salutation

Dear Mr. Johnson,

Bullet 1

explain what will be happening

I hope this letter finds you well. I wanted to inform you that I will be hosting a graduation party next Saturday night in my backyard. We are planning to have an outdoor barbecue evening with around 50 guests, and the celebration may continue until late night. There will be music, laughter, and a festive atmosphere as we mark this special occasion.

Bullet 2

offer your apologies in advance

I understand that the noise and festivities may cause some inconvenience to you, and for that, I offer my sincere apologies in advance. I will make sure to keep the noise level to a minimum after a certain hour to respect your peace and quiet. Please do not hesitate to let me know if there are any specific concerns you may have during the event.

Bullet 3

invite him/her to visit your house someday

I would like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation for you to visit my house someday when it is more convenient for you. It would be lovely to have a chat over a cup of tea and catch up on how things have been going. Your presence would be greatly appreciated, and I look forward to the possibility of hosting you in the near future.

Closing

Thank you for your understanding and consideration. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Sign-off

Best regards, [Your Name]

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