Heartfelt Apology and Gratitude Letters to Patricia

Posted on Jan 6, 2025 in English

Heartfelt Apology to Patricia

Dear Patricia,

I’m writing to sincerely apologize for my behavior last weekend. I feel terrible about it, and I genuinely hope you can forgive me. I’m concerned about what others might think of me now.

I know it wasn’t a good idea to dance on the table, but I was having such a good time. I’m afraid I didn’t realize that the table wasn’t strong enough to support my weight. Anyway, please accept my sincerest apologies for being so foolish. It won’t happen again. I’ve enclosed a check, and I hope it’s enough to cover the cost of the damage.

Best wishes (with a red face),

Rita

Thank You Note to Patricia

Dear Patricia,

I am writing to express how much I enjoyed your party last weekend. I didn’t see you when I left, which is why I’m writing to say thank you now. There was a really good atmosphere, and we all had a wonderful time.

I imagine you spent ages getting everything ready. The food was great, and the cocktails were fantastic. It was a really good idea to have the music and dancing in the backyard, too.

Anyway, thanks again. It was an evening I will never forget.

Love,

Rita

Grammar: Past Simple vs. Present Simple

  • Affirmative:
    • Be (was/were):
      • Was (I, she, he, it): Yes, she/he was.
      • Were (we, you, they): Yes, we were.
  • Negative:
    • Wasn’t (I, he, she, it): No, he wasn’t.
    • Weren’t (we, you, they): No, we weren’t.
  • Questions:
    • Was (I, he, she, it): Was it at home last weekend?
    • Were (we, you, they): Where were you?
    • Did: Yes, I did. / No, I didn’t.
    • Is: Is she Percilia? Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.

New Year’s Eve Traditions

Some people wear red underwear.

  1. Follow ancient traditions.
  2. Cook and eat special food.
  3. Watch a firework display.
  4. Take part in a competition.
  5. Decorate your house or street.
  6. Dress up as a special character.

A Terrible Party

The party was terrible. Everything about it was terrible. It was somewhere out of town, and it took me ages to find it. When I arrived, there wasn’t anything to eat, and there was nothing to drink that I liked. Nobody enjoyed it, and everyone went home early. For me, the worst thing was that I lost my cell phone. I looked everywhere for it, but with no luck. Somebody said that there were thieves at the party, so maybe they stole it.

Festival Duration

  • How long?
    • A weekend
    • A week
    • A day
  • Last:
    • Last week
    • Last month
    • Last year
  • Time expressions:
    • At first
    • At the end of August
    • That evening
    • The next morning
    • A week later

Festival Vocabulary

  • Parade
  • Bonfires
  • Fireworks
  • Firecrackers
  • Traditional dress