Writing English - Informal E-mail

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

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Difference between formal
and informal

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

1. formal
2. informal

A complaint letter is an example of ...

1. formal writing
2. informal writing

What is a correct way to start an informal email?

1. Dear Mister/M'am,
2. Dear Sir/Madam,
3. Hi Susan!

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

1. correct
2. incorrect

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

Formal

Dear Sir/Madam, 

Dear Ms. Cooper,

Dear Mr. Smith

Informal

Hi Josie,

Hello Adele,

Hi there Delilah,

Dear John,

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

Formal

Yours faithfully,

Yours sincerely,

Faithfully yours,

Sincerely,

Kind regards,

....

Informal

Love,

Bye,

See you soon, 

Kind regards... 

Informal email structure

Personal Touch

 It’s about sharing a part of your life

Casual/informel  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, clarity 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?

What kind of E-mail is this?

Remember 

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!

Strategies/ Strategieën

• Recycling: Use the information from the assignment instructions
• Using the preparation task: Make use of the mind map that you made earlier
• Looking up words: Look up words, not entire sentences
• Writing goals and audience: Think about what you want to do with your text. Write short sentences and focus on clear structure and simple language. 

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 holiday, and ask if they’d like to spend time together during the break

• 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.

Now I know how to write informal email in English! 

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