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An Informal Email To A Friend: Preparation Task

This document provides tips for writing an informal email to a friend. It includes an example email exchange between two friends, Helga and Linda. In the exchange: [1] Helga emails Linda to catch up, apologizing for not being in touch due to exams. She invites Linda to visit their new flat. [2] Linda replies that she has also been meaning to write. She updates Helga on her new job and accepts the invitation to visit next month. The tips suggest starting informally with "Hi", answering any questions, using informal language like phrasal verbs, including a closing phrase, and signing off informally with "Love" or "Take care".

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An Informal Email To A Friend: Preparation Task

This document provides tips for writing an informal email to a friend. It includes an example email exchange between two friends, Helga and Linda. In the exchange: [1] Helga emails Linda to catch up, apologizing for not being in touch due to exams. She invites Linda to visit their new flat. [2] Linda replies that she has also been meaning to write. She updates Helga on her new job and accepts the invitation to visit next month. The tips suggest starting informally with "Hi", answering any questions, using informal language like phrasal verbs, including a closing phrase, and signing off informally with "Love" or "Take care".

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Writing: B2

An informal email to a friend


Learn how to write an informal email to a friend.

Preparation task
Write the phrases in the correct group.

Hope to hear from


Hi Pradeep! Dear Sir/Madam, How’s it going?
you soon,

I look forward to a I am writing to


Yours sincerely, Take care,
prompt reply. request …

Informal Formal

Reading text: An informal email to a friend


Hi Linda,
How’s it going?
Sorry I haven’t been in touch for such a long time but I’ve had exams so I’ve been studying every
free minute. Anyway, I’d love to hear all your news and I’m hoping we can get together soon to
catch up. We just moved to a bigger flat so maybe you can come and visit one weekend?

How’s the new job?


Looking forward to hearing from you!
Helga
……………………………………………………………………………………………
Hi Helga,
I’ve been meaning to write to you for ages now so don’t worry! How did your exams go? When will
you know your results? I’m sure you did brilliantly as always!
As for me, I’ll have been in the new job three months by the end of next week so I’m feeling more
settled in. At first I felt like I had no idea what I was doing but now I realise it’s normal to feel like
that. There was a lot to learn – there still is actually – and I soon had to get used to the idea that I
can’t know everything. I used to work late a lot and at weekends but I’m slowly getting into a
normal routine.
Which means I’d love to come and visit! We really need a good catch up! I can’t believe we
haven’t seen each other since Carl’s wedding. How does next month sound?
Anyway, I’d better get back to work.
Congratulations on the new flat! Can’t wait to see you!
Love,
Linda
……………………………………………………………………………………………

Tips
1. You can start an informal email with Hi ...
2. Make sure you answer any questions that were asked.
3. Use informal vocabulary like phrasal verbs (e.g. to get together, to catch up) to create a
friendly tone.
4. Before you sign off, close the email with a phrase like Looking forward to seeing
you! Or Good luck with your exams!
5. End with Love, (for close friends and family) or Take care, before signing your name on the
next line.
Tasks

Task 1
Are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. Hi … is less formal than Dear … , . True False
2. How’s it going? is an informal way to say How are you?. True False
3. It’s important to give the reason for writing in the first sentence. True False
4. Phrasal verbs like catch up make your writing sound more formal. True False
5. How does ... sound? is an informal way of suggesting something. True False
6. People don’t write in paragraphs in informal emails. True False

Task 2
Match the sentences (1–6) with the replies (a–f).

Sentences Replies
1. …… I was wondering if you want to go for dinner. a. Things have been good and …
2. …… I’m really sorry I’ve not been in touch. b. Sorry to hear that!
3. …… How are you doing? c. Don’t worry! I’ve been super busy
4. …… Just to let you know I passed my exams! too.
5. …… I’ve been ill for most of the month so I d. I’d love to. How about Tuesday?
couldn’t come to your party. e. Happy to help any way I can.
6. …… I was hoping you could do me a favour. f. So good to hear your news.
Task 3
Write one word to fill each gap.

1. Sorry I haven’t been ……………………………… touch for such a long time.


2. I’ve been meaning to write to you ……………………………… ages.
3. How did your exams ……………………………… ?
4. I felt like I didn’t know what I was doing ……………………………… first!
5. Anyway, I’d better ……………………………… back to work.
6. Can’t wait ……………………………… see you!
7. We really need a good catch ……………………………… !
8. I can’t believe we haven’t seen each other ……………………………… Carl’s wedding.

Task 4

Write an informal email to your best friend whom you have not been in touch
with, for a long time. Explain to him / her on your activities that keeps you very
busy.

Minimum of 150 words.

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