Writing English - Informal E-mail

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• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vmbo b, k
• Leerjaar 3,4

Welcome

Lesdoelen- Objectives of this lesson 

• By the end of the lesson, you'll know more vocabulary related to free time and hobbies.

• By the end of the lesson, you'll have reviewed the structure and language of an informal email.

• You  will be able to write an informal email to a friend to tell about your hobbies and/or free time.

Programme 

• Preparation Task: speaking, writing, and drawing (mind map activity)

• Revision: Formal and informal texts (review of differences and examples)

• Writing Assignment

• Feedback

Difference between formal and informal

When you write a message to someone you know (for example: your best friend). It is ...

A

formal

B

informal

C

D

A complaint letter is an example of ...

A

formal writing

B

informal writing

C

D

What is a correct way to start an informal email?

A

Dear Mister/M'am,

B

Dear Sir/Madam,

C

Hi Susan!

D

To whom it may concern

In an informal email, it's okay to use contractions (e.g., I'm, I'll, can't...)."

A

correct

B

incorrect

C

D

How to start a message or an informel e-mail in English?

Formal

Dear Sir/Madam, 

Dear Ms. Cooper,

Dear Mr. Smith,

Informal

Hi Judy,

Hello Amy,

Hi there Peter,

Dear John,

How to end a message or an informel e-mail in English?

Informal

Bye,

See you soon, 

Best wishes, 

Formal

Yours faithfully,

Yours sincerely,

With kind regards,

Informal email structure

Personal Touch

 It’s about sharing a part of your life

Casual/informal  Language

 Phrases like “Guess what,” or “You won’t believe this” make the reader feel like they’re in a face-to-face catch-up session

Clear Structure

While you’re going casual, being clear still counts

Easy-Breezy Sign-offs

 While 'Cheers' is friendly, you can also use personal sign-offs like 'Stay sunny!'." or “Catch you later!

Signature 

What kind of e-mail is this?

What kind of e-mail is this?

Formal

Informal

Yours faithfully, 

Clive

See you soon, 

Clive!

Hi Claude!

Lovely to hear from you!

Thank you for your email

I look forward to meeting you.

I hope we can meet up!

Writing assignment: Write an Email to a Family Member:

• Write an email to a family member you haven’t seen in a while. Tell them what’s been happening in your life, share your plans for the upcoming summer holiday, and ask if they’d like to spend time together during the holiday

• Instructions:

Update them on any recent events in your life (school, work, hobbies).

Mention your holiday plans, be specific (travel, family gatherings, etc.).

Invite them to do something together, like having dinner or going on a trip.

• Tips: Use clear sentences. Make your message friendly and easy to understand.