Writting - Email and letter (informal)

Question 1

Informal email/letter

Beginning the email/ letter

Answer 1

• Thanks for your email / letter.
• It was great/lovely to hear from you.
• That’s good news about/ Pleased to hear about (the new house)
• It’s a shame about/Sorry to hear about your exam).
• (The holiday) sounds wonderful /terrible.

Question 2

Informal email/letter

Giving advice and making suggestion

Answer 2

• If I were you, l’d/ I wouldn’t (take some board games.
• Make sure you (take a pack of cards).
• You could / should try (eating more fruit).
• It’s (not) a good idea to (go on your own).
• It’s best (not) to (do too much)

Question 3

Informal email/letter

Ending the email/letter

Answer 3

• I hope that’s useful/ helpful.
• Let me know (what happens.
• Give my love/ regards to (your mum).
• Looking forward to hearing from you.
• Hope to see you/ hear from you soon.

Question 4

Informal email/letter

Closing phrases

Answer 4

• All the best
• Bye for now
• Best wishes
• (Lots of) love

Question 5

Example

Answer 5