WRITING AN INFORMAL LETTER

Mary who writes






Write a letter to Mary.
In your letter
- Tell

her about your journey to Italy
Write 100-120 words
Remember the rules of writing

… It was great to hear that you went to Italy during your spring holidays. I have always wanted to visit this wonderful country. Did you enjoy your journey? What places of interest did you visit? What impressed you most of all?
As for me, I am awfully tired because we’ve got too many tests at school. Can’t wait for the summer break…

2016
02/02/16

(usually mentioned in the task)
*Put the comma


Example:
Dear Tim,
Dear Marry,

for your (last) letter.
Your last letter was a real surprise.
I

was glad to get your letter.
It was great to hear from you!
Apologizes for not writing earlier :
Sorry I haven’t written for so long but…./Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long.
I’m sorry I haven’t answered earlier but I was really busy with my ________.
Or\and reference to the information from your pen friend’s letter:
I’m glad you passed your History test!
Sounds like you had a great time in London.
Great news about your…!

for the “why” questions. List at least three items for

the “what, which” questions.
Make a continuous text by using linking words:
Giving examples: For example/For instance/Namely
Adding information: Moreover/In addition/As well as /Furthermore/Apart from/In addition to/Besides
Summarizing: In short/In brief/In summary/To summarise/In a nutshell/To conclude/In conclusion
Sequencing ideas:Firstly, secondly, finally/The first point is/Lastly/The following
Giving a reason: for \as\Because of\Since
Contrasting ideas: However/Although / even though/Despite / despite the fact that/In spite of / in spite of the fact that/Nevertheless/While/Whereas/Unlike/In theory… in practice…

I’d better go now as 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 favourite TV show.
Mention the hope for the following contacts:
Write back soon!
Take care and keep in touch!
Drop me a letter when you can.
Hope to hear from you soon.
I can’t wait to hear from you!

Lots of love,
All the best,
Best wishes,
With best wishes,
Best regards

line
Example:
Kate
Andrew

pen-friend Steve who writes




Write a letter to Steve.
In your letter
-

Tell him about the kind of books you and your relatives like to read
Write 100-120 words
Remember the rules of writing

… At school we are doing projects on reading habits of people in different countries. Could you tell me what kind of books you and the members of your family like reading?
As for the family news, we bought a new house last week…