Writing Informal Letters and Emails
Writing Informal Letters and Emails
Lesson duration is: 6 minItems in this lesson
Writing Informal Letters and Emails
What do you already know about informal letters and emails?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to write an informal letter and email, know typical phrases, and apply simple structure and tone.
What is Informal Writing?
Informal Letter
Informal Email
A quick message to people you know. Usually shorter, but still friendly.
A letter written to friends or family. Uses a friendly, relaxed tone.
Who do We Write To?
Informal letters and emails are for friends, classmates, family, or pen pals.
Key Features of Informal Writing
Friendly language, contractions (I'm, you're), short sentences, and personal questions.
Start: Greetings
Dear Anna, Hi Sarah,
Hi Mike, Hello Katie,
Next: Opening Lines
"How are you? I hope you are well."
"How's it going?" or "What's new?"
Useful Phrases
"Thanks for your letter!", "I was happy to hear from you.", "Let's meet soon!"
Ending Informal Messages
"Write soon!", "See you soon!", "Take care!"
Closing Lines
"Love,", "Best wishes,", "Yours,"
Signing Off
Structure of an Informal Email
Receiver's address 2. Subject line 3. Greeting 4. Message 5. Closing 6. Name
Example: Informal Email
To: Emily.121@heritage.md
Subject: Catching up
Dear Emily, How are you? I hope school is going well. I enjoyed your last letter. Write soon! Love, Sophie
Example: Informal Email
Subject: My Weekend Hi Ben, I went to the park with my family. It was great! How was your weekend? Best wishes, Alex
Task 1: Start a Letter
Write a very short email to your friend about your holiday.
Receiver's address
Subject line
Greeting
Opening line
Message (3-4 lines)
Closing
Sign-off
Name
Task 2: Reply to an Email
Write 3-4 lines to reply.
Top Tips for Informal Writing
Be positive, keep it short, use friendly openings and closings, check spelling.
