Dear Ben,
Thank you for your letter. I am surprised at your choice to learn Japanese. I also think that Japanese is difficult and unusual, but at the same time it is popular now. I also like watching Japanese cartoons. I study English at school. It is hard for me but I know that English is the most widespread language in the world. I would like to learn French because I am fond of cooking. I would like to be a chief cook in the future. I will cook delicious dishes and, may be, open my own restaurant. What can you say about my idea?
Best wishes,
Dear Pete,
a) Thanks for your last letter. b) I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply but I've been c) _really busy_ moving into my new flat. d) Congratulations on passing your driving test first time. Now all you have to do is save up for that Porsche you've always wanted — and the tax and insurance, e) of course!
f) As you know, I've just started a new job as the manager of the biggest video shop in town. I was a bit nervous on my first day when I had to meet the staff, but, g) in the end everything turned out all right and I think we're going to h) get on very well.
i) Anyway, the main reason I'm writing is to invite you to a party I'm having Saturday week. I do hope you can come. I've got a spare bed so I could j) put you up for the night.
I must stop now or I'll miss the last post. Please k) let me know if you can come so that I can give you all the details of how to get here. l) Best wishes, ...
