Situation: You recently stayed with an English penfriend and his or her family. Write a letter thanking them for their hospitality.

My dearest Michael,

I was very pleased to read in your last letter that everything is well with you and you already have plans for the New Year's Eve. I still don't know where I will go but never mind the place, the most important is that I will spend it with my boyfriend. I'm sorry for not writing since holidays but I've been very busy and actually, nothing special has happened since then.

I wanted to tell you that all the time I spent with you and your family in England was great. Thank you very much for your hospitality. I enjoy the fact that we finally could meet face-to-face, instead of e-mail correspondence. I hope you didn't have much trouble with letting me stay at your house. I've always dreamt about visiting London. Next holidays I invite you to my place. I'm sure you'll like it here.

That's all for now. Give my warmest regards to your family. I hope you'll write some news soon.

Love,
Marta