LISTY OFICJALNE I NIEOFICJALNE :
Ul. Heroldów 21 I m 13 01-911 Warszawa
19 June, 2002
Dear John,
How are you? Sorry I've taken so long to write, but I've been busy settling in my new flat in Warsaw. I'm writing to thank you for my training and free time spent together last month. We worked very hard but our free time was splendid. Do you remember our trips? Do you remember wonderful beaches and beautiful Polish women? We rested on the beach, drank marvelous `Żywiec' beer and danced at `Black cat' night club with pretty women.
We had very good time. I think, we will be able to continue our friendship. I would like to invite you to my place, we will be able to visit many interesting places in Poland and meet many interesting people.
Please write back and let me know what you have been up to since I heard from you last. Say “hello” to my best friends Jerry and Dorothy. Please write back as soon as you can.
With best wishes, WIESLAW
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Flat 13 Ul. Heroldów 21 I 01-991 Warszawa
15 February, 2002
Dear Ann,
Thanks very much for your letter, and of course I'm only glad to help. Don't worry too much, I think, you don't resign from your English course. I think, you'll pass your English exam. First of all, you have to learn more. You must learn English regularly. Every evening you should repeat the words and learn irregular verbs. I think, every day you should learn 20-30 new words and 3-5 irregular verbs. You should learn all sentences. You should listen to English programs and watch English films. You should learn English, it is a international language and it is very important for your job.
If you resign from your English course, you will have to come back to work. I think, it is better for you, when you every day can see your English teacher than your chief, isn't it. I hope my advice helps you. Let's hope that thinks get better that everything turns and all right. I think, you'll pass your English exam in July. Good luck to you. Write and let me know what happened. Best wishes, Wieslaw
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WYJAZD DO NATO Dear Sir/Madam
I am writing to you enquire whether you offer some vacancies in NATO Headquarters in Brussels. I would be pleased to have an opportunity to apply for a post in your staff. I am 40 years of age and in my twentieth year in Polish Army, where I serve as specialist of Army equipment in the Land Forces Command and my rank is major. In 1989 I graduated from the Military Academy of Technology where I got my degree in geodesy. I can fluent English and German, and have a good knowledge of Russian. I consider myself as an experienced officer who works well with other people, likes new project and challenges, and is happy to long hours if necessary. I would like to find a position which would both match my personal and professional interests. My family also would be eager to move overseas. I can provided full references if necessary. As I am very interested in working in NATO Headquarters in Brussels. I would like to ask for some details concerning conditions of my employment. I would need specific information about pace of possible post, its duration and salary. As far as accommodation is concerned I would like to know if there is a possibility for me and my family to get a flat and also whether there would be some opportunities to educate my children. I would be pleased to discuss my suitability for the post on the telephone - my number is 21436587. I would forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. Yours faithfully Wieslaw DZIALOWY
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F Dear FRANK,
With reference to your advertisement in Monday's edition of the Gazeta Wyborcza, I am interested in applying for the position of geodesist in your company.
I am 38 years old and currently I served for the Land Command Forces in Warsaw, I am Chief of Military Geodesist. I graduated of geodesy of The Military Academy of Technology in Warsaw in 1989. In 2001 I finished post graduate studies in Master of Business Administration in The Military Academy of Technology. I worked for the 22nd Topographical and Cartographical Military Centre in Komorowo from September 1989 until January 2001. During this time I established topographical warp on all territory of Poland, I prepared Lists of Geodetic Dates, topographical maps and Military City Maps. I worked in Poland, in Russia and in Ukraine. Now I work for the Land Command Forces in Warsaw and I prepare Topographic Land Maps and Aeronautical Charts 1:2500 000 for Joint Operations I consider myself to be punctual, exact, hard-working and responsible. I know French, Russian and a little English.
I enclose a reference from my present and past employers. I would appreciate if you could give me more details on the conditions of you offer. I am ready to attend an interview at a convenient time for you. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Wieslaw
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The Director Travel Agency “York” 7, Villa Street Warsaw
Dear Sir/Madam I have decided to write a letter of complaint to you, because I am very dissatisfied with a package holiday to Spain, which was organized by your Travel Agency. I think, that you will have to explain to me, why this holiday was so badly organized. I am very strongly dissatisfaction with the lack of facilities and poor service I received at the hotel “Black Cat”. I and my family wanted to spend our holiday in Costa Bravo. We bought a package holiday from your Travel Agency. It was very expensive. You had promised very comfortable facilities but in Costa Bravo there were none. The comfort of the rooms was not comparable to the price. In our rooms there weren't any bathrooms! We had to go to common bathroom. Most of the facilities, which were mentioned in the brochure were not available. We could not play tennis because the courts were ruined. In my room the radio and TV set were broken! The restaurant in our hotel was rebuild. The restaurant service was very badly organized. We had to wait for each meal. We were wasting a lot of time in the dinner room to relaxing on the beach. One day, when we ate supper somebody stole my wife's handbag with some money inside from our room. I told the reception about it but I did not receive any answer. I had to call the police. When we chose your Agency Travel we had hope that it would be a pleasure for us to spend our holiday with your Agency and we would enjoy ourselves. It was a big mistake. As you can imagine , I am extremely upset. You must insist on a full refund, in addition to a written apology from the manager of your Agency, or else I shall be forced to take further action. I expect to hear from you as soon as possible. Yours faithfully, Wieslaw |
Dear Ann,
I'm very pleased that we're to be pen friends. I'll tell you a little about myself, and you can do the same when you write to me.
My name is Tadeusz Dadas. I'm 38 years old, I'm a professional soldier, my rank is a major. I serve for the Land Forces Command. I have served for the Polish Army for 18 years. I'm married to Danuta, she is a nurse. We have got three children, two sons and one daughter. The sons' names are Karol and Konrad and the daughter's name is Kasia. They are pupils at a primary school. I'm interested in sport. Every weekday I and sons go to play tennis, football or volleyball. My second hobby is traveling. During my holiday I always travel. I have visited many interesting places in Poland and abroad. I live in Warsaw in a block of flats in Żoliborz near the Vistula river. It is a very nice place. There are many parks, a lot of cinemas, large modern shops and plenty of sports facilities. Warsaw is a really exciting city with millions of things to do. I like living here. I thing it is the best place to live in Poland. Now I'm studying English in Zegrze. I'm working very hard because I want to pass my English exam in July.
I'm looking forward to hearing from you! Write soon!
With the best wishes, Wieslaw
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PROŚBA Dear Tom,
Sorry that I haven't written for ages, but I've been very busy studying. I'm writing because I'd really like your advice about a problem I have. Everyday I work very hard, I work from seven o'clock in the morning till five or six o'clock in the evening. I am very tired everyday but my chief isn't glad. He makes me work hard and long. I don't have strength to work too hard. Yesterday we quarreled about my work. I think, I have to change my job. I would like to work because I like working but I want to find a new job and a new chief. I was wondering if you had any ideas about a new job for me. Can you think of anything that would help me to find a new and interesting job. I know that you always have lot of great ideas. What would you advice me to do. Should I change my job or not? Please write back as soon as you can. Best wishes. Wieslaw
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ZAPROSZENIE NA WYJAZD
Dear Ann,
How are you? I'm sorry that I haven't written for ages, but I've been very busy working. Now I'm writing because I read the advertisement in Wessex Times about a small but beautiful hostel in the Tatras Mountains. I'd like to go there with you. Our friends Laura and Tom are going to rest there and we'd love it if you could join us. We are going from 1st to 15th August.
I asked the owner about the hostel, it is near Giewont about 2 kilometers from Zakopane. There are several bedrooms, the rooms are big with two beds in each. There are a lot of things to do in the area. We can bike, there we can hire bicycles or you can bring your own. There is The Vistula River and we can canoe (there we can hire a canoe and there are qualified instructors). We can also hike with a guide. I know, you like hiking in the mountains very much. You like walking along valleys and there you can enjoy fresh air.
I really hope you decide to join us. It would be such fun to go on the summer holidays together. I think, we'll all have a very good time. Please write back as soon as you have decided what you are you going to do because we have to book places in this hostel. Good luck. With the best wishes, Wieslaw
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Dear Wiktor, How are you? Sorry I've taken so long to write, but I've been busy settling in. I would like to let you know how I'm getting on here. Now I live in a block of flats in Żoliborz near the Vistula river. It is a very nice place. There are many parks, a lot of cinemas, large modern shops and plenty of sports facilities. Warsaw is a really exciting city with millions of things to do. There is so much to choose from, I sometimes find it hard to make up my mind where to go. Last week we saw Andy Warhol - the exhibition and the musical “Metro”. I very like to going to the Old Town - it is a beautiful place. There are many restaurants, pubs and cafes. I particularly like the restaurant “Kamienne schodki”. There, we had a wonderful - roast duck with apples several years ago. Do you remember it? My children go to the primary school number 273, near our flat. After lessons, they go training. The sons play tennis and football and a daughter going to learn English and play the piano. Here we always are very busy but we have a very good time. I like living here, but I sometimes fell homestick as I miss lots about Jordanów. I'll never forget the beautiful countryside and particularly long walks to wood. Most of all, I miss my friends - especially you, of course! We always had such a great time together. Well, that's all my news for today. Please write back and let me know what you have been up to since I heard from you last. Say “hi” to my the best friends Jerry and Dorothy. I promise I'll come back and visit all of you as soon as I can. With the best wishes, Wieslaw
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Mr John Brown, Editor,
Dear Mr Brown,
I am writing tom express my opinion about the article by Jerry Busy `Soldier No More' which I found extremely controversial. I believe its publication may provoke vivid discussion on this issue.
Let me disagree with some issues in this article. I think, I have some right to do it because I am a professional soldier and I have been serving in the army for nineteen years, therefore I consider myself and experienced officer. In my opinion, a statement that a professional army is not necessary is simply ridiculous because there are still threats and dangers for our independence and freedom. I do not understand why the author of the article claims that our army does not need any training or skills. Technological development requires highly qualified, skillful and well-educated soldiers. Every year our army buys more advanced equipment such as aircrafts, missile launchers, tanks, telecommunications system, air defense, fire control system, radars, high technology howitzers, and many others. This equipment must be operated by someone, someone who must be professional not amateur.
I would like to underline, contrary to the author of the article, that it is not easy to join the army nowadays. Only those who meet high demands given by the Ministry Of Defense can become professional soldiers. Every career soldiers had and has many interests and ambitions apart from military activities. I hope this subject will receive proper attention and will be continued on the pages of your magazine. Yours sincerely, Wieslaw
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6 Tuesday 10 May
Dear John, How are you? I'm very well. I came to London two weeks ago to study at language school. I want to learn English because it is a very important language. I'm staying with the English family called Bennett. They have two sons and a daughter. Mr Bennett is a teacher, and Mrs Bennett works at hospital. English people are very kind, but they speak very quickly! I study in the morning. My teacher's name is Ann. She told me that my English is OK, but I make a lot of mistakes. Ann doesn't give us too much homework, so in the afternoon I always go sightseeing. London is much bigger than my town. I like painting very much, and I'm very interested in modern art, so I visit galleries and museums. I have met a girl called Christina. She comes from Greece and she has a lovely flat near Regent's Park. Last night we went to the cinema, but the film wasn't very interesting. Would you like to visit me in London? Why don't you come for a weekend? Write to me soon. I'd love to see you. Best wishes, Wieslaw
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Director, Public Television and Radio Authorities ul. Woronicza 17 01-900Warszawa
Dear Sir / Madam I have decided to write a letter of complaint to you because I am very dissatisfied with the quality of your programmers. I would like to give you not only my opinion but many other people's who watch the public channels. I have made the following observations: Firstly, a lot of commercials. Last month I noted down how often commercials appear from 6 p.m. to 10 pm. I counted that everyday they take 20 minutes per hour on average. I understand that commercials are the major source of your income, but I think there are too many of them. Nevertheless the commercials do not disturb in watching films and other programmers as it is in a private TV. Secondly, the programmers broadcasted at popular viewing times have been of bad quality. There have been a lot of Mexican or Brazilian soap operas, talking heads and violence instead of programmers which most people are interested in, such as TV theatre, historical and geographic films, sport events and Polish films. You should show more entertainment at the weekends. Moreover good films have been shown not only seldom but in addition they start very late. Furthermore, the TV announcer, who reads the news at 8 o'clock spoke inarticulately and often makes mistakes. I hope that the best solution to improve the above mentioned situation is to pay bigger attention to people's opinions which are expressed in such letters as mine. In my opinion, some actions to improve your programmers should be undertaken as soon as possible. I look forward to seeing an improved public tv soon. Yours faithfully, Wieslaw DZIALOWY |
Dear Patrick!
Thank you so much for inviting me to stay with you in the summer holidays. It's only a week and we will be together. Could you tell me if I need to bring elegant or casual clothes?
What weather is in summer in your town? What entertainment have you got in town? Is your town expensive or cheap? What Could you to reply to my letter? I'm coming on 12th July at 6.00 a.m. See you soon. Wieslaw.
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Flat 13, 21 I Heroldów Street Warsaw 01-991 6th March Dear Jerry! I'm a student at a school in Bialobrzegi and I'm forty-four years old. I live in Warsaw. I always go to school by bus at half past seven a.m. I like watching TV and playing computer games with my son Thomas. I sometimes like fishing on Saturdays in the river Vistula. I haven't got free time. Every day I learn English because it's a difficult language. What about you ? Please write to me. Best wishes, Wieslaw.
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Dear Thomas, I have just returned at my flat when I learnt English in Zegrze and I studied with my friends. It's very nice to study with friends but everyday I'm tired.
In my opinion I had a wonderful time with you both in your cottage. I liked going in the garden or in the forest so I'll never forget your dog Crump, your family and I think that my English has improved quite a lot. At first I was so worried because I didn't understand a word. Finally I spoke English fluently. I hope you can visit me in Warsaw for a day or two. Much love to you both, Wieslaw. |
Dear Mick, I'm very pleased that we're going to be pen friends. I'll tell you a little about myself. I live in Warsaw in Bielany District with my big family, my wife, three daughters and son Thomas. It's quite near the centre and the Vistula River. Next to my flat there is beautiful Bielanski Park where I walk with my son or we ride a bike. My wife, Jolanta is pretty women. She works at home. My two daughters are going at Junior and Secondary School. The youngest daughter is two years old and she stays at home with my wife. Thomas is eight years old and he is going at Primary School. He's interested computers games. I like listening pop music and playing computers games with my son. At weekend I relax with my family in the Bielany Park. Sometimes we go to the cinema or we visit our family in Mokotów District. I speak French but I don't speak German. My favourite subjects at work are new computer programmes and frankly speaking my work. I work in Land Forces Command and learn English at Training Centre in Zegrze. At the moment I'm working very hard because I have exams soon. I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Best regards Wieslaw. |
Flat 13, 21 I Heroldów Street Warsaw 01-991 15th May
Dear Samantha,
I have just arrived from my English course in Zegrze. Now I'm with my family but I miss my friends.
I loved learning English and I had a lot a fan. Second Do you thing it was interesting? Did you like the course? I will come to you next week and we will talk, I hope.
I look forward to seeing you, Wieslaw
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Dear Jerry,
How are you? I'm fine. Here's a letter in English. It's good practice for me. I'm military man and my rank is Lieutenant Colonel. I'm forty-five. Just now I live in Warsaw with my family because I work in Land Forces Command. Now I'm learning English at Training Centre in Zegrze. I go to Zegrze by bus. I like listening pop music and playing computers games with my son Thomas who is eight years old. At weekend I relax with my family in the Bielany Park. Sometimes we go to the cinema or we visit our family in Mokotów District. I speak French but I don't speak German. My favourite subjects at work are new computer programmers and frankly speaking my work. What about you? Please write to me! Best wishes Wieslaw.
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Dear Anna!
Thank you for your letter. Your school is very interesting. You want to know about my school. Well, I go to school in Bialobrzegi. It's quite a little school - over 100 (one hundred) students in six classes - but it's very friendly. I am in class with 15 (fifteen) students. I have one general subject English. It's my favourite subject. I like listening, writing and speaking English but I don't like grammar. After school I play football or play computer games. I am 45 (forty-five) years old. I haven't got a sister or a brother in this school.
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Flat 13, 21 I Heroldów Street Warsaw 01-991
The receptionist Europa Hotel 65/79 Jerozolimskie Avenue Warsaw 00-950 27th June Dear Sir or Madame.
I would like to book a room with two places to sleep at your hotel for the nights of 29, 30 and 31 July. Could I possibly have a quiet room with a shower and TV. I understand you have a restaurant. Could you tell me what time the restaurant clouses? Please let me know if you need a deposit or a credit card number. Thank you very much. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Wieslaw DZIALOWY
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Flat 13, 21 I Heroldów Street Warsaw 01-991 9 The Warsaw International School 200 Jerozolimskie Avenue Warsaw 00-950 24th April Dear Mrs.Kowalski
I am interested in the job of a teacher in your school. At the moment I am a military man but in this year I will finish my military career. I like working with children very much and I speak two languages French and English. I can also use a difference computer programmer. I look forward to hearing from you Yours sincerely Wieslaw DZIALOWY
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