1. Dolores Fernández Gavela 2NB 2013-2014
Writing an
Dolores Fernández Gavela
2NB

2. Greeting We begin an email with a greeting. Dear ____, Hello ____,
Hi ____,

3. Paragraph 1: Introduction
Here we ask about our friend’s health, we thank him/her for his previous .
AND
We mention the reason for writing, etc.

4. Paragraph 2: Body This is the most important paragraph.
What do we write in it?
We write the main subject. For e.g. an invitation, talk about changes in our lives or our families, and so on.
The number of things we mention will determine the number of paragraphs.

5. Paragraph 3: Conclusion
This is the last paragraph.
What do we write in it?
We write our closing remarks. We say goodbye and ask the person to write back.
You send them and their family your love.

6. Practice
Write four columns: greetings, introduction, conclusion and closing an .
Write the following words and phrases in the corresponding place.

7. Practice Regards, Hi Sarah, Love, Dear Herman, That’s all for now.
Lots of love,
I hope to hear from you soon.
I hope you’re well.
My mother sends her love.
Write soon.
I have some good news. I’m writing to tell you about my last holidays.

8. Practice Write soon! Best wishes, How are you? I’m fine.
Give my regards to your parents.
I look forward to hearing from you.
How’s your family?
Well, that’s all my news.
Give my love to your sister.
It was great to hear from you.
Thanks for your .

9. Check your answers Greetings Introduction Hi Sarah, Dear Herman,
Thanks for your .
It was great to hear from you.
How are you? I’m fine.
I hope you’re well.
I have some good news. I’m writing to tell you about my last holidays.
How’s your family?

10. Check your answers Conclusion Write soon! That’s all for now.
We/I look forward to hearing from you.
Give my love to your sister.
Give my regards to your parents.
My mother sends her love.
Well, that’s all my news.

11. Check your answers Closing email Regards, Lots of love, Love,
Best wishes,

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