Letter writing

to receive it.
It was great to hear from you.
It was

a lovely surprise to get a letter from you.
Your last letter was a real surprise.
It was great to hear from you!/ It was great to hear that…/ I was happy to hear…
It was a nice surprise to hear from you / to receive your letter.
Many thanks for your letter.
I was really pleased to get your letter

не писали раньше:
I’m sorry I haven’t written for ages /

for so long.
Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long.
I’m sorry I haven’t answered earlier but I was very busy with my school.

I'm glad you passed your History test!
Sounds like you

had a great time in London!
Great news about your…!
I’m glad to find out from your letter that you are fine. Me too!

I have to do my homework.
Anyway, I have to

go now because my Mum asked me to help her with the washing up.
I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my favorite TV show.

me your news.
Take care and keep in touch.
Drop me a

letter when you can.
Hope to hear from you soon.

Give my regards to…
Give my love to…
Wish you were here.
It’ll be great to see you again soon!
That’s all for now.
Write soon.
I can’t wait to hear from you!

best wishes,
Yours,
 

После нее всегда ставится запятая!

a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Martin.





Write him a letter

and answer his 3 questions.
Write 80 – 100 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.