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Informal letter
Structure
tips: before you start writing, remember all the rules and structure of letter writing.
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| Put YOUR address in the top right corner |
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| Dear …(your friend’s name), |
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4. Start with thanking the person you’re writing to for their letter or
anything else they sent you.
5. Answer the person’s questions.
6. Ask some questions. |
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| A phrase to bring your letter to a close. |
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Exercises
1. Put the parts of the letter in the correct order
| How about you? Have you finished your exams yet? What do you think about
coming to Bristol next week? It would be great to see you! |
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| Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you and to hear about
your skiing trips. I’m glad you had a good time! |
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35 Pushkin Street
Pyatigorsk, 357500
Russia |
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| I’ve taken so long to write back because I’ve been busy studying for
my exams. They’re over now, and I think I’ve passed everything, except physics, of
course. The only other news is that my brother Andrew has got a new girlfriend. She’s
quite nice actually, and I think we’re going to get on really well. |
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| Anyway, that’s all for now. Please write soon and tell me when you can
come and visit. |
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2. Label the different parts of this letter by writing the appropriate letter in each
space
- Put Love, or Best wishes, and then put my first name.
- Put Dear and my pen friend’s first name, followed by a comma.
- Write my address and the date here.
- Say goodbye and tell my pen friend to write back.
- Make more suggestions and give further advice.
- Say hello and thank my pen friend for their letter.
- Make my first suggestions and give some advice.
3. Complete the addresses
| 6 Kalinin Street, Russia, 357500, Pyatigorsk, Great Britain, |
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Pyatigorsk 357500
………………….. |
23 Baker Street
London SE1 8D
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45 Kuznechnaya Street
………… …………
Russia |
4. Put the phrases in the right boxes.
| 1. To start your letter (thanking the person
you’re writing to for their letter or anything else they sent you.) |
2. Asking some questions |
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| 3. A phrase to bring your letter to a close |
4. A friendly expression finishing your letter |
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- Take care,
- What are your plans for the summer?
- Thanks for your last letter. Great to hear from you again!
- Best wishes,
- I’d better stop now as it’s getting late. Do write and tell me what you think.
- Lots of love,
- It was a nice surprise to hear from you.
- I’m sorry I haven’t written for ages.
- Let me know what you think! Write back soon!
- Give my regards to your parents.
- What about you?
- I’d better finish here as I’m running. Keep in touch.
- Do you get on well with your classmates?
- It was a nice surprise to receive your letter.
- What music style do you prefer?
- Regards,
- Who is you favourite author?
- I’m sorry I haven’t written for so long.
- All the best,
- Thanks very much for offering to send me a book for my birthday; it’s a lovely idea.
- How are things?
- Say hello to …
- Well, got to go now
tips: Writing to a friend is a bit like speaking to him or her, so you can:
start the letter with: Dear and your friend’s name
use contractions: doesn’t, she’ll
miss out some words: (It was ) Good to get your letter yesterday.
write shorter sentences: So that was that.
occasionally use a dash(-) for punctuation: He gave me a present-a beautiful watch.
use exclamation marks: What a day!
ask direct questions: What do you think?
use phrases like: anyway, well
6. Write letters
a)You have 20 minutes to do this task.
This is part of a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Ann who writes
| … One of my friends has recently been invited to spend a couple of
weeks in Moscow this summer and it’s going to be his first time coming here. What places
of interest and historical attractions would you recommend for him to see? What are your
favourite ones? I’m sure there are a lot of lovely places here to spend a night out.
Where should he go first?
By the way, he is fond of sports… |
Write a letter to Ann.
In your letter
– give advice where to go in Moscow
– ask 3 questions about a favourite sport of Ann’s friend
Write 100–140 words
Remember the rules of letter writing
b) You have 20 minutes to do this task.
This is part of a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Steve who writes
| … At school we are doing projects on reading habits of people in
different countries. Could you tell me what kind of books you and members of your
familylike reading? As for the family news my sister got married last week… |
Write a letter to Steve.
In your letter
– tell him about the kind of books you and your relatives like to read
– ask 3 questions about her sister’s husband
Write 100–140 words
Remember the rules of letter writing
c) You have 20 minutes to do this task.
This is part of a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Alan who writes
| … Last week our school orchestra gave a concert to parents which was a
success. I took part in it too as I play the drum, you know. Do you play any musical
instruments? What kind of music do you like? What is your favourite group or singer?
Hope to hear from you soon
Best wishes,
Alan |