You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled. Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter: - state your reason for writing - describe the problem and your concerns - explain what you would like the Principal to do.

You work in an office and have recently been experiencing a health problem. You think that the problem started because of the working conditions in the office. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter describe the health problem explain why you think it was caused by conditions in the office suggest what the manager should do to improve the working conditions in the office

The system used for rubbish/garbage collection in your local area is not working properly. This is causing problems for you and your neighbours. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter > describe how the rubbish collection system is not working properly > explain how this is affecting you and your neighbours > suggest what should be done about the problem

There is a public event coming up in your town. Write a letter to your friend who you think would be interested to take part in it. In your letter, you should: > describe the event > explain why you think he/she would be interested in it > suggest an arrangement to meet there with him/her.

You work for an international company, and would like to spend six months working in its head office in another country. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: > explain why you want to work in the company’s head office for six months > say how your work could be done while you are away > ask for his/her help in arranging it

You have lost something on a bus and called customer service to get help. You weren't happy with their response. Write a letter to the bus company manager. In your letter, you should: > describe the item you lost > explain why you weren't happy with the customer service > say what action you would like the company to take.

You work at home and have a problem with a piece of equipment that you used for your job. Write a letter to the shop or company which supplied the equipment. In your letter > describe the problem with the equipment > explain how this problem is affecting your work > say what you want the shop or company to do

You are going for a one-week vacation and your friend agreed to stay at your place while you are away. Write a letter to him/her. In your letter, you should: > thank her/him and tell the dates of your holiday > explain how he/she enters the house > describe what you expect him/her to do.

You forgot an item of clothing at the hotel where you stayed recently. Write a letter to the hotel manager. In your letter, you should tell: > when you stayed and in what room > describe the item you left behind > what you would like the manager to do about it.

You would like a temporary job working in the summer camp which runs sports and outdoor activities for children and young people next summer. Write a letter to the organizers of the summer camp. In your letter: > explain what sort of job you would like to do > describe your personality > say what experience and skills you have

You have seen an advertisement for part-time work in a hotel for three months over the summer. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: > say what experience you have > ask what the work involves > enquire about conditions

You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the April edition of the magazine Teaching Professional. This ad was posted by Mr John Sullivan, director of the Spanish department at The Language Institute of Great Britain in London, England. In your letter to Mr Sullivan: > explain why you are writing > describe your qualifications and experience > explain how they can contact you

You eat at your college cafeteria at lunch time every day. However, you think it needs some improvements.

You have decided to apply for a job as a Spanish instructor that was advertised in the April edition of the magazine Teaching Professional. This ad was posted by Mr John Sullivan, director of the Spanish department at The Language Institute of Great Britain in London, England.

You have received a letter from your bank, asking you to acknowledge receipt of a new bank card. However, the card was missing from the envelope. Write a letter to the bank's head office.

Last month you had a holiday overseas where you stayed with some friends. They have just sent you some photos of your holiday. Write a letter to your friends.

Write a letter to your friend in another country where you like to visit for the holidays. In your letter, you should: * Explain your travel plans * describe the interesting places you plan to visit * ask for suggestions for sightseeing options.

A friend from another country is moving to your city for work. He / she has asked you for advice about living in your city.