■ Opening: Dear/Hi [friend's name],
■ Introduction
· Greeting:
· Hi! How's it going? Hope you're well!/ What's up? How's everyone?
· Apologize for not writing:
· I'm sorry I haven't been in touch lately/ Sorry I couldn't get back to you sooner/ Sorry I hadn't put pen to paper
· Explain why:
· ... but I've been busy with schoolwork/ exams/ rehearsals.
· I've been rushed off my feet with ...
· I've been up to my eyes with school tests.
· I've been drowning in responsibilities!
· I've been under the weather!
· OR:
· Thank your friend for the letter:
· It was great to get your letter!
· I was so glad to hear from you!
· It was lovely to hear from you!
· Personal Question & Assumption/Compliment:
· How was that test you were so worried about? Bet you aced it!
· How were your exams? Bet you passed with flying colours!
· How's that new game you bought? Bet you're having a blast!
· How was your football match? Bet you blew everybody's mind!
· Mention the reason for writing (if applicable):
· Thought I'd drop you a line and fill you in on ...
■ Main Body (2-3 paragraphs):
· Guess what?/ Anyway,/ Believe it or not, ...
· Address all points
· Make sure you've included all of the components listed above
■ Conclusion
· Reason for closing:
· Well/ Anyway,
· got to go now/ need to head off/ time to go/ it's time for me to get back to work.
· Mum's calling me for dinner, speak of the devil, she just walked in!/ I need to study for those tests I was telling you about.
· Write back soon and fill me in on your news!/ Keep in touch!
· Suggestion for meeting up (if applicable):
· Let's get together soon.
· Why don't we arrange to meet up soon?
· How about coming over next weekend?
■ Sign off:
· Love / Kisses / Write soon / See you soon/ Take care,
· [Your name]
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English as a Second Language: Pass All Your Exams!
RandomThe title basically says it all: This book includes all my notes copy-pasted into chapters. Here you'll find: ▪︎notes, ▪︎personal advice, ▪︎ideas, ▪︎guides and ▪︎templates ... and you'll learn how to write: ▪︎Informal Letters(Emails), ▪︎Formal Artic...