Write a letter to a friend to help them understand your country.

Prompt: Write a letter to a friend to help them understand your country.

Write a letter to a friend to help them understand your country.

I. Outline for Writing a Letter to a Friend to Help Them Understand Your Country (Standard)

1. Introduction of the Letter
Location, time of writing, opening greetings

2. Main Content of the Letter

- Introduction of myself
- Inquiring about your well-being and health

- Introducing some aspects of Vietnam
+ Location, population, skin color, and language
+ Landscapes, beautiful scenery, and famous landmarks, specialties worldwide
+ Cultural customs, traditions, and historical heritage

- Expressing my affection for my homeland Vietnam
- Inviting you to visit my country

3. Closing of the Letter

- Well wishes
- Greetings, promises
- Signature
 

II. Sample Essay: Writing a Letter to Help a Friend Understand My Country

1. Writing a Letter to Help a Friend Understand My Country, Sample 1 (Standard)

Khanh Hoa - Vietnam, 31st May 2021

Dear Truong Dong!

So, you're back at the school in Shanghai again, I'm really sad to say goodbye. The time you spent in Vietnam was too short to understand my country. That's why today I'm writing this letter, not only to ask about your well-being, but also to tell you about my beautiful homeland, Vietnam. Do you know, in Vietnam, there are many types of noodles just like in China, such as vermicelli, pho, and hu tieu? Next time you come to Vietnam during Tet, I'll make sure you experience wrapping banh chung, watching the New Year's Eve rice cake, and savoring the delicious taste of the earth and sky in every bite of the cake. Anyone, from any country or territory, who comes to Vietnam is warmly welcomed, because Vietnamese people are very hospitable, enthusiastic, and kind-hearted. I hope one day I'll travel all over Vietnam with Truong Dong, from the high snowy mountains to the flat plains where storks fly, and then to the open sea to watch the sunset. You'll come back to Vietnam soon, won't you? I'll wait and welcome you anytime.

Your distant friend
Tung Lam

2. Writing a Letter to Help a Friend Understand My Country, Sample 2 (Standard)

Hanoi - Vietnam, 1st June 2021

Hello, dear friend Anna!

I'm An Chi, your friend from Vietnam. It's been a while since we last met. How are you and your family over there? It's summer in Vietnam now, and the weather is very hot. Is the weather more comfortable where you are? Since we met in art class, I've always admired your paintings of Vietnam. In one of your paintings, you depicted Tet with green banh chung, blossoming cherry blossoms, and red lanterns. However, there's so much more wonder and beauty to Vietnam. My country is divided into three regions, each with its own dialects, specialties, and countless scenic spots. If you come to Hanoi, I'll take you to enjoy the delicious dishes of the capital. If you visit Hue, I'll show you around the Imperial Citadel. And if you're in Ho Chi Minh City, I'll take you to visit Independence Palace, Ben Thanh Market, and ride a boat to explore the floating markets of the Mekong Delta. I've bought you a set of ao dai, the traditional costume of Vietnam. Let's wear ao dai together when you have the chance to visit. In closing, I wish you and your family good health and academic success. I'll be waiting for your reply!

Your friend,
An Chi

3. Writing a Letter to Help a Friend Understand My Country, Sample 3 (Standard)

Vietnam, 20th July 2021

Hello, new friend Mike!

I'm Nam Anh, the one who struck up a conversation and got acquainted with you on the pedestrian street of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi last Saturday. I'm delighted to be friends with you, but also a bit sad that our friendship is so far apart. Who knows when we'll meet again, separated by half the globe? Have you recovered from your illness since returning there? I heard you came to Vietnam for a change of climate and got sick. If you had stayed longer, you would have surely adapted quickly. I'd love to tell you about my Vietnam. Vietnamese people, though small, have struggled many times against the invasion of large powers, including your country, England. But that's in the past; now our countries are friends, and so are we. When you come to Vietnam, you'll surely feel the peace, tranquility, and beauty, right? My country may be small on the world map, but it's vast and expansive compared to a single person. Even if you visit different regions, you'll be amazed by the different dialects and customs, like stepping into a whole new country. There are many wonders of the world in my country, such as Ha Long Bay, Son Doong Cave, the ancient town of Hoi An, the Imperial City of Hue,... It would take a lot of time if you wanted to visit all these wonders. If you have the opportunity, come to Vietnam with your family and friends. I promise to try to visit you because I'm also curious to learn about your country!

Warm regards and until we meet again!
Nam Anh

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With the outlined ideas and various sample letters provided, you can craft numerous letters with distinct contents. While the structure of a letter remains consistent, the content varies based on your writing purpose. You may also consider: Writing a letter to a friend from another school to inquire about and update them on the current situation of our class and school, Penning a letter to an old friend to inquire and extend New Year wishes, Composing a letter to a distant friend, Sending letters to offer encouragement and support to friends and family going through tough times.