How to write an email
OPENING (HI, HELLO, DEAR for formal)
INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE sets the tone of the email,
shows your interest in the reader or refers back to a previous
correspondence. (How have you been? How are things?
Thanks so much for your last email/letter.)
MAIN BODY introduce the topic of the letter and answer to
ALL your notes, without repeting any words (It’s great to
hear that…; I’d really recommend; I'd prefer)
STEP 1 Make a plan
Who are you writing to? (friend, classmate) What is the
purpose? (advice, favour) What is the topic? (holiday, trip)
pay attention to the tone, vocabulary, grammar, punctuation,
and structure!
STEP 2 Write
CONNECT YOUR IDEAS to keep the text natural
(And, But, Well,… (to introduce a new topic), Anyway,…(to go
back to a previous topic), Oh, by the way…(to add additional
information), As for…
RESPOND TO BAD NEWS I'm sorry to hear about...
RESPOND TO GOOD NEWS That's amazing news! I'm so happy
for you! How exciting! Wow! Well done!
MAKING A SUGGESTION Why don't we; If I were you I'd...;
You could...; Make sure you...
MAKING AN OFFER/PROMISE I could... if you'd like; I can... if
you want; Would you like me to...
