Mastering Email Writing: Formal vs Informal
Email Writing
Formal vs Informal
Learning objective: At the end of the lesson, you will know the parts of an email and the differences between formal and informal emails.
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Email Writing
Formal vs Informal
Learning objective: At the end of the lesson, you will know the parts of an email and the differences between formal and informal emails.
Planning
E-mails
Work in book
Homework check
What does a good e-mail look like?
A good e-mail looks like this:
Opening Greeting
Introduction and reason for writing
Body of the e-mail
Closing
Closing greetings
Your name
What does the opening greeting look like?
Opening Greeting: Formal
Use greetings like 'Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]' for formal emails.
Opening Greeting: Informal
Start with 'Hi [First Name]' or 'Hello [First Name]' for informal emails.
What does an introduction and reason for writing look like?
Introduction & Reason: Formal
Clearly state your purpose, e.g., 'I am writing to inquire about...'.
Introduction & Reason: Informal
Be brief and friendly, e.g., 'Just wanted to check in about...'.
Body of Email: Formal
Maintain a clear, concise, and respectful tone throughout.
Body of Email: Informal
Keep it conversational and use simple language.
What does a good closing look like?
Closing: Formal
Summarize your main points and include a call to action.
Closing: Informal
End with a friendly note or question.
What does a good closing greeting look like?
Closing Greeting: Formal
Use 'Sincerely,' or 'Best regards,' followed by your full name.
Closing Greeting: Informal
Try 'Best,' 'Cheers,' or just your first name.
What part is missing in this email?
My name is Ahmed Hassan and I am a student at ROC Almere. I am currently studying ICT and I am looking for an internship.
I am writing to ask if your company has internship opportunities for students.
I am very interested in software development and I would like to learn more about working in a professional environment. I am motivated, reliable, and eager to learn.
If you need more information, I would be happy to send my CV.
Ahmed Hassan
Practice Activity - 10 mins
You have received an email from your cousin Diana in Australia. She's asking if you would like to come and work at her parents' farm. She says her parents will pay for your plane ticket. They will also provide meals and pocket money.
Write an email to your cousin.
Thank her for the invitation and say that you would love to come.
Ask two practical questions about working/staying in Australia.
Open and close your email in a suitable way
Swap your email with a fellow student. Check each other's work using the score sheet
What has to be finished this week?
A2 Personal notes
Ex 1,2,3,4 & Exam exercise
Vocabulary A1 & A2
B1 Business correspondence
Ex 1,2,3,4,5 & Exam exercise
Vocabulary B1
