Band 6+: Write a letter inviting your friend. Tell your friend about your birthday Explain how much the visit would mean to you Suggest that your friend stays at your house for the visit.

Dear Noah,

How are you? I hope all is well. I recall you said you have always wanted to be invited to a party, so I would like to invite you to my birthday party coming up soon.

My birthday is on July 30th, but we are planning to celebrate it on August 2nd being sunday. As the only girl born in my family for 5 generations, we always look forward to celebrate my existence and to thank God.

I can’t wait to see you on that day as I have planned a lot for your coming. Your presence mean so much to me because I take you as a true friend. I have told my family all about you and how much I have learnt from you all over the years. I have made plans for the dishes I told you about and can’t wait for you to taste them.

All you need do is to agree you would come. Since it will be your first time visiting Nigeria, I suggest you stay at my place during your visit. My family and I will ensure you lack nothing and feel at home.

I eagerly await your response and send my regards to your mom.

Best wishes,

Christy.