Informal letter

• Greeting
        - never begin Dear friend / Pen friend; write the name Dear Jane,
• Introduction 
        - reasons for writing; / - an apology for a delay in writing / - a thank you to the person for his last letter
• Main Body
        - divide your letter into paragraphs and include 2-3 points in each paragraph
• Conclusion
        -an excuse to stop writing/ - greetings to the person’s family ( friends) / - an invitation/ - a promise to write again soon, / - a request to the person to reply soon
• Ending
        - Lots of love/ Best wishes + your first name

Introduction

       It was great to get your letter….      

·         Thanks for your letter.  It was great / lovely  to hear from you.

·         Thanks for your long letter. It was really great to hear all your news, after not hearing from you for ages…..

·         Sorry I haven’t written for so long but…..

·         I’m very sorry about not replying to your letter sooner but I’ve been extremely busy.

·         Sorry for not writing earlier but I’ve………

·         How are things with you? I’m sorry I haven’t written for so long, but ……

·         I was really pleased to hear that….

·         I thought I’d better write and tell you about….

Conclusion|Ending

  I would really like you to visit me this summer. Write to me and tell me your plans.

·         Thanks for sending me… Please write to me again soon, and tell me all your news.

·         Please give/send my regards (love) to your…. And write and tell me your plans for….

·         I would really love to see you. Why don’t you come and visit me this….. Write back soon!

·         If you want to know anything else, just drop me a line.

·         Well, that’s all for now. Do write back soon.

·         That’s all my news for now…

Read the letter and label the paragraphs with the headings.

• closing remarks    • reason for writing    • details about the event

Dear Vic,

Hi - how are you? What are you doing this  New Year's Eve? Jean and I have decided to hold a party at home this year, and we'd love it if you  and Monica could come.

We're planning quite a small party with our old  school friends, so you'll know all of the guests. There'll be lots to eat and drink, of course. We've decided to give the party a Mexican theme, and we thought that a variety of Mexican dishes would be perfect, since all of our friends love spicy food. Jean's already started planning the menu, making decorations and so on.

You'll probably be coming by train, won't you? Just give us a ring from the station when you arrive, and I'll come and pick you up. I expect the party will go on quite late, so of course you will need to stay the night. Don't worry, though -

there's plenty of room for both of you.

 Well, I really hope you can make it, Vic. Do try  and come - it seems ages since we last saw you  both! Please let me know as soon as possible if  you'll be able to join us.

Lots of love,

Mark

What is the main topic of each paragraph?

Paragraph 2

A plans and preparations for the party В the other guests who will be there С Mexican food and decorations

Paragraph 3

A the easiest way to get to Mark's house В specific arrangements for Vic and Monica С how long the party will last

Dear Paul, I'm sorry I haven't written for such a long time,  but I've been really busy with my new job as a hotel receptionist. Actually, that's what I'm writing to tell you about. I'm working at a lovely hotel in the city centre. I started there two weeks ago. The job involves answering the phone, making bookings and answering guests' questions - you know the sort of thing, I'm sure. I'm really enjoying it, actually. All the people I work with are very nice and have been very helpful to me. The hotel manager has been especially kind. There's also one woman who's become quite a good friend already. She's a waitress called Sandra, and we get on like a house on fire! Anyway, that's all my news for the moment, but I promise I'll write again soon. I hope you and your family are well. Keep in touch! Best wishes, Amelia Read the short letter of invitation and correct the mistakes in bold. Dear Sally, I'm writting to invite you to our cottage near Wynton for the first weekend on June, when Wynton has its annual fair. Its always great fun, and I'm sure you are enjoy it.    The fair takes place in the Saturday, with    a flower show, a funfair and lots of others     things, and there is usualy a big dance at    the evening.                                                         .................. The next day Barry and I am going to  have a barbecue if the weather will be fine.  Most of our freinds have been invited, so  you'll meet some interesting people. Please let us know if you can make it. Looking forward to seeing you. Lots of love, Beth