Thank you for your delightful letter which came a short while ago. I am pleased to learn of the new interest you feel in the English language, for it is the first step in your journey to success. No one, in his right senses, can deny that proficiency in English is essential to personal progress and happiness today.

One of the ways of improving your English is to read books on a variety of subjects. If you read books on one or two subjects only, your vocabulary will not expand fast enough. As you might know the English vocabulary consists of more than 600,000 words. Each subject has its own vocabulary. Therefore, the more subjects you read in English and more words you will learn to express yourself with greater ease and satisfaction.

You should also learn the basic rules of grammar. It is indeed difficult to write English confidently without some knowledge of grammar. The simplest books on English Grammar are those written by Milon Nandy. They can be found in any book shop. I am sure you have seen many of them.

Please write to me again if you need any help. Though I am not a master of the English language, yet I think I can be of some help to you.

Yours sincerely,
Marvin

You must believe me when I say that we found your lessons very interesting, and your kind words were an added inspiration to us to study hard.

I am sure it was only because of your good work that I and many others in the class did so well in the examination. I shall always remember you with affection, gratitude and respect as well my friends who passed the examination together with me.

You are indeed a teacher of outstanding calibre and it is a unique privilege to be taught by you.

Yours loving student,
Ruby Nandy

There were several bags with me and in my haste to get through the gates to catch a taxi upon my arrival in Kuala Lumpur, I left a bag on the train. I discovered the loss of the bag only this morning.

The bag is brown in colour, measuring about 4ft by 2ft and made of leather. My name is printed on the front side of the bag.

Though there is scarcely a chance of finding the bag, unless it has already been handed in, yet I should be obliged if you would do your utmost to find and write to me as soon as possible.

Yours faithfully,
Miss Rosalind Smith

The fair was held in Sungai Wang, which, as you know, is one of the largest shopping complexes in this part of the world. About twenty publishers and book shops displayed their books. There was such an interesting variety of books that I spent several hours at the fair, reading a few pages of a large number of books. To tell you frankly, I felt a sudden desire to read all the books that were there. I must admit that I have learnt many new things about human activities in all parts of the world from the many pages that I read.

I also bought some books which were sold at special prices. The special offers attracted large numbers of book-lovers. I wish I had enough money to buy more books.

The fair was open from morning till 10 p.m. and it was really a pleasure to see so many books and people around me all the time.

I really enjoyed the visit to the fair, a visit that has increased my thirst for knowledge. I am sure you would have felt the same, if you had also been there. I shall tell you more about it when we meet next.
With all good wishes,

Yours sincerely
Mazyki

In any case, it was wise of you to have run away from the crowd. Most people today are afraid to help others in trouble. Otherwise, the two boys would not have dared to harm you in the presence of so many people.

You were also lucky that a policeman was around. This is how God helps the innocent and punishes the guilty. One of the boys who attacked you was caught by the policeman, and you say he was wanted by the police. He is sure to be punished for all his misdeeds. However, please be careful for sometime. The boy who escaped might still be looking for you.

Yours sincerely,
Tomby

Dear Sir,
Aged 20, I have passed the School Certificate Examination of the University of Cambridge and I am now keen to pursue a course in Accountancy at your renowned college. I should therefore be obliged, if you would let me know whether I am eligible for entry to the course; and if so, how I can get myself admitted and commence my studies without much delay. I look forward to receiving your reply.

Yours faithfully,
Mary Lones

It is indeed kind of you to ask me to join you in your factory where, you say, I could earn more than what I am earning at my present place of work. Well, Kim Seng, a better pay does not always mean a better job. You see, here I am earning only a few dollars less than what I could earn in your factory. But I do not have to pay house rent or for my meals, which would consume a large part of my income in your factory. Besides, though my present salary is low, there are chances of my earning a very high salary in a few years’ time. There might be no such chances in your factory. Finally, I stay with my family and so enjoy comforts which I do not expect to have if I work in your factory.

I must, however, thank you for taking the trouble to write to me and showing an interest in my affairs.

Yours sincerely,
Bhupesh

As you know, the old house was very small and dark and unhealthy, and our part of the town had become so crowded and noisy that it was miserable to liver there.

Our new house is a bungalow, standing by itself in a large compound. It is large and roomy, and open on all sides; so we get plenty of fresh air. But it is so quiet, compared with the constant noise in the town. We are all delighted with it. You must come and see it soon.
With love and best wishes,

From your friend,
Anuja

I had gone to the town on my bicycle for an afternoon show at the Rex Cinema. As soon as the show was over, it began to rain so heavily that I had to take shelter in a shop. When the rain stopped at last, it was already dark and I wanted to rush home. Before I could leave the town, however, two policemen stopped me for riding the bicycle without a front light. I told them that it was because of the rain that I could not reach home before dark; but they would not listen to my pleas. I was then taken to the police station where I had to pay a fine of $20. I was allowed to collect my bicycle from the police station only on the next day.

What a shameful affair it was; I shall never forget it.

Yours sincerely,
Bock Swee