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How to write an informal email to a friend.
Before reading do the preparation task first. Then read the text
and tips. Preparation task:
Write the phrases in the correct group.
Hi Pedro! - Dear Sir/Madam, - Hope to hear from you soon, -
How’s it going? - I look forward to a prompt reply. - Yours
sincerely, - Take care, - I am writing to request …
FORMAL INFORMAL
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.
More information:
1. Salutation (Greeting)
Although you can start with “Dear,” these days people
usually start informal letters or emails with “Hi ……,
Hello……..,” or even “Hey ……….,” Using a comma after the
person’s name is recommended too:
• Hi Emma, • Hello Frank,
2. You should start with a casually polite question about the
person, or comment regarding the person you are writing to:
• I hope you are well. • It’s great to hear from you! • How’s
it going? • How are you doing? • What’s happening? (slang)
3. The Body Introductory paragraph:
Firstly, acknowledge that you have read their previous
letter/email, and are responding to it:
• I’m glad to hear that (about)….. • Great news about…. •
I’m happy to hear that (about)…. • I’m excited that….
*The above phrases are for positive news only. For negative
news, there are other acknowledgements you can use.
4. Main Paragraphs (Making Suggestions and
Recommendations)
Each paragraph should focus on one idea. When you move
onto you next idea, start a new paragraph. The following
language is useful for making suggestions and
recommendations: • I recommend (that) you…… • I (really)
think you would enjoy…. • I (strongly) suggest (that)…. •
Why don’t you…… • How about (verb+ing) • Don’t forget to
(go/try/visit)…. • You must (go/try/visit)….. • Don't miss……..
5. Using Conjunctions
To add information or add details to your sentences, use
conjunctions such as: • but • either • although • as soon as
• whereas • and
Take Note: Recommend and suggest must be followed by
(subject) + verb+ing. I recommend (that) you rent a car. I
recommend renting a car. I recommend you go fishing in the
river. NOT WITH THE INFINITIVE: I recommend you to rent a car. I
recommend you to go fishing in the river. *recommend can be
replaced by suggest in all of the above examples
6. Closing
The recommended steps to ending an informal letter/email
are as follows: A reason to exit • (Anyway,) I better go and….
• (Anyway,) I’ll…. • (Anyway,) I’m going to….
Make a reference for future contact (and send greetings) •
I’m looking forward to seeing you soon. • I can’t wait to hear
from you. • I hope to hear from you soon. • Send my regards
to…. • Say hi to ………. for me.
7. Closing Phrase
• Regards, • Best regards, • Take care, • Lots of love,
8. Final Signing off
End with your name on a new line under your closing
phrase:
Take care,
Dave
