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Writing Prompt ~ British Vs. American Spelling

Example (AmE)

To: luci@e-message.com

From: daniel@e-message.com

Subject: Study travel opportunity

Hi Luci,

I'm writing to you because I'd like to ask if you want to follow me in a free travel  I won across some English-speaking countries. The whole travel will take around 7 months. It is really worth to go. One chance in a million! We are assured to visit some universities in Australia, Canada, UK, Ireland and USA in order to improve our English. I hope you take your driver's license because it get easier for us to get around the institutions in each country. Fueling car with gas is in my charge. Moreover, I'm bad at putting cars in parking lots. So, I prefer you to drive. Don't worry if you think we won't have fun in all these countries , because we'll have enough time to know bars, theaters and famous public buildings. You just have to send your reply to the Esl students' travel agency, zip code 004456-77 at 162 Madison Street until next month, telling you're my guest. Awaiting your answer.

Warm regards,

Daniel

Example (BrE)

To: daniel@e-message.com

From: luci@e-message.com

Subject: Study travel opportunity

Hi Daniel,

First of all, I'm very glad you have won such an amazing travel like that. For sure, it's an unmissable opportunity! So, before I make a decision I need to look over my work schedule to check if  I can take a few months off from my job. Just give me two weeks to make up my mind. As to driving, I think it's better we use tube in all the cities because it's faster and more economic, although I'm good at put my vehicle in car parks. Moreover, my driving licence need to be updated and petrol is expensive nowadays. Of course, I  also want to have fun when travelling, but if I go I want to make the most of my travel, going deep in my English studies with native teachers. On the other hand, it's a great idea to know pubs, theathers and public buildings. This way,we know better a people's culture. By Saturday next week I'll send my answer to the postcode you informed me. See you!

So grateful!

Luci