📨 Informal Email
Structure
1. Greeting
Use a friendly opening.
Examples:
- Hi Alex,
- Hey Sarah,
- Dear Tom,
2. Opening / Reason for Writing
Say why you’re writing and show interest.
Useful phrases:
- I’m writing to tell you about…
- I just wanted to let you know that…
- Thanks for your email. It was great to hear from you.
- Sorry I haven’t written for a while, but…
3. Main Paragraph 1 – First Idea
Develop your first main point.
Linkers & phrases:
- First of all,
- To begin with,
- One reason is that…
- For example,
- In my opinion,
4. Main Paragraph 2 – Second Idea
Add more information or another idea.
Connectors:
- Also,
- In addition,
- Another thing is that…
- What’s more,
- As a result,
5. Optional Paragraph – Opinion / Suggestion
Give advice, suggest plans, or ask questions.
Useful phrases:
- I think it would be a good idea to…
- Why don’t we…?
- If you want, we could…
- Let me know what you think.
6. Closing
End in a friendly, natural way.
Examples:
- Hope to hear from you soon.
- Write back soon!
- Take care,
- See you soon,
7. Signing Off
Use your name.
Examples:
- Best wishes,
- Love,
- Cheers,
- Monica
🔗 Useful Linking Words
- Adding ideas: and, also, in addition, what’s more
- Giving reasons: because, as, since
- Giving examples: for example, such as
- Showing result: so, as a result
- Contrasting: but, however, although
✉️ Writing Task – Informal Email
Your friend Laura is going to spend two weeks in your town this summer. She has never been there before and has asked you for advice.
Write an email to Laura in which you:
1.recommend places to visit
2. suggest things to do in your free time
3. give advice about food, transport or the best time to go out
4.explain why you think she will enjoy it
Write 140–170 words.
Use an informal style and organise your ideas into clear paragraphs.
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📝 Planning Box (Use before writing)
Greeting:
Hi … / Dear …
-Paragraph 1 – Opening
Reason for writing -
React to Laura’s plans
-Paragraph 2 – Recommendations
Places to visit
Activities to do
-Paragraph 3 – Advice
Food / transport / best time to go out
Tips (weather, prices, safety, etc.)
-Paragraph 4 – Personal opinion
Why she will enjoy it
Your feelings / enthusiasm
-Closing:
Invite her / ask a question
Friendly ending
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