Write a party invitation
A useful party invitation tells guests the occasion, place and time and asks them to reply by a clear date.
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Decline an invitation politely
A kind refusal thanks the host, makes your answer clear and gives a short reason without a long explanation.
Read and practiseApologize for a late reply
A delayed message needs a brief apology and an answer to the original question, followed by any useful next step.
Read and practiseWriting a lost item notice
A useful notice describes a missing object, says where and when it was last seen, and tells the finder how to contact its owner.
Read and practiseHousehold instructions for visitors
A visitor can follow a short household note more easily when each action is clear and the steps appear in order.
Read and practiseWrite a short personal profile
A personal profile introduces your background, interests and current activities. Practise putting these details into clear English sentences.
Read and practiseDescribe furniture in a room
A room comes into focus through the position, colour and shape of its furniture. Practise writing a clear description.
Read and practiseWrite a daily diary entry
A diary captures what happened during a day and how it felt. Practise ordering events and adding a personal feeling in English.
Read and practiseAsk for information by email
A clear enquiry tells an organisation what you need and asks for specific details politely. Practise writing a concise email.
Read and practiseReporting an online order problem
An incorrect delivery needs a clear order number, a short description and a polite request. Practise writing to a shop.
Read and practiseEvent announcements
A clear event announcement tells people what is happening, when and where to go, and whether they need a ticket or a booking.
Read and practiseWrite a study plan in English
A weekly study plan sets out activities and times, making it easier to decide what to do each day.
Read and practiseDescribe a photo in writing
A photo description names the setting, people and visible actions, then adds details about where things are.
Read and practiseClear email subject lines
A useful subject line names the purpose and a relevant detail, so the recipient can understand the message before opening it.
Read and practiseFormal email greetings and endings
A formal message needs a greeting and a closing that fit the recipient, whether you know their name or are writing to an unknown person.
Read and practiseComplaining about a service
A clear complaint explains what went wrong, how it affected you and what action you would like the provider to take.
Read and practiseWriting a refund request
A clear refund request identifies the purchase, explains the problem and asks politely for the money back.
Read and practiseJob application emails
A clear application email names the role, connects your experience to it and identifies the documents you have attached.
Read and practiseMotivation in a cover letter
A convincing cover letter connects your reason for applying with a relevant skill and shows how both fit the role.
Read and practiseWork experience on a CV
Strong CV entries summarise responsibilities and achievements with concise action verbs and evidence of results.
Read and practiseFollowing up after a meeting
A useful follow-up email records agreed actions, names their owners and gives deadlines so everyone knows the next steps.
Read and practiseRequesting more time for a deadline
A delayed report needs a clear explanation and a realistic new date; ask politely and check whether the recipient can agree.
Read and practiseGiving constructive written feedback
A clear strength and a specific suggestion can help someone improve their work while keeping your written feedback tactful.
Read and practiseWriting a paragraph’s topic sentence
One main idea gives a paragraph direction; introduce it in a topic sentence and connect the details that follow to that idea.
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