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Unit 1 Travel & Holidays

WRITING email
A. Now look at the following sentences (a-f) that are from
In this section, you will learn how to write an informal email. an informal email. Put them in the correct order, using
the information that you have been given for writing (not
Note 1: (SF) refers to semi-formal expressions and replying to) an email.
(I) refers to informal expressions.

When you write an email, it is like writing a letter. The only
difference is that it is much shorter and you need to add To: pam_turner@email.co.uk
certain information: (1) the name of the person you are From: lucy_37@coolmail.com
sending the email to and (2) the subject. As with letters, for Meeting in town
emails you must then (3) address the person you are writing to, Subject:
e.g. Dear + first name (SF/I) / Hello there! (SF) / Hi (I) .
hi Pam!
This is then followed by (4) a greeting phrase, a. I can tell you all my news on this day!
e.g. I hope you are well.
b. So, how about next Wednesday?
Note 2: If you are REPLYING to an email then omit (4).
c. Write back and tell me if you’re free then!

To: henry_johnson@mail.com (1) d. Great to hear in your last email that you’re doing Ok.
From: mary36pop@coolmail.co.uk e. I’ve just got back from holiday and I’d love to meet
to tell you all about it.
Subject: holiday Reservation (2)
f. bye for now,
hi henry! (3)
Lucy
how are things? / how are you? / how are you doing? (4)

because emails are often shorter than letters, you need to 1. __ d 2. __ e 3. __ b 4. __ a 5. __ c 6. __
f
be more direct when you write an email.

B. Look at another informal email below, written by Toby
to his friend, Neil. There are 6 mistakes. Answer Yes/No
to the questions that follow, to find the mistakes.

To: neil_barker@mail.com
From: toby_81@coolmail.com
Subject:

Dear Neil barker,
I’m very well, thanks.
Tips for email content
I don’t think I’ll bring much. I know it can get cold
Put what you say in this order:
at night so warm clothes would be a good idea.
(1) If you are replying to an email sent by the person I have a nice jumper and a coat I bought in a sale
you are writing to, refer to this email, first. last week. I think they’re both made from wool.
Toby
(2) Explain your reason for writing (the subject of your
email). keep this short (1 or 2 sentences).
(3) Give more information about (2).
1. There is a subject written clearly at the top. ___
No
(4) Ask, if necessary, for the person to take action
No
(give a refund / provide information etc). 2. Toby uses Neil’s first name only. ___
No
(5) End with a finishing phrase: 3. The email refers to Toby’s previous email. ___
- Hope to hear from you soon (SF) 4. Toby explains why he is writing. ___
No
- Kind regards (SF)
- Write back soon! (I) 5. Toby gives too much information. ___
Yes
- Bye for now (I)
No
6. Toby ends with a finishing phrase. ___
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