Transactional letter (185 words)

Task: You recently entered a competition for learners of English. You have just received this letter from the organisers of the competition, on which you have written some notes. Write a letter in appropriate style.


Dear Ms Riley,

Thank you very much for you letter informing me that I have won first prize in your competition for learners of English. I am writing to give you the information you requested and to ask a few questions.

You asked which of the two cities I would like to visit and when. I have chosen Sydney and I would like fly out at the beginning of May and begin my English course immediately. With regard to any special arrangements, would it be possible for me to fly home at the end of May as I would like to spend two weeks visiting relatives in Australia once I have finished the language course?

Turning to my questions, firstly, I would like to know if the flight to Sydney is a direct flight or if there are any stopovers. Could you also tell me how many hours a day the language course is? Finally, I wondered if it would be possible to have a single room with a bathroom in the student hotel.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,