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Writing an informal e-mail

WRITING AN

INFORMAL E-MAIL

Would you call this a formal

or an informal e-mail?

We are now going to focus on informal e-mails...

Give some examples of how to address someone in an informal e-mail
(to a friend or family member, for example)
This is called the "greeting."
What word/words do your start with?

Which of the following introductions can be used in informal e-mails?
(multiple answers possible)

1. Thanks for your e-mail!
2. I hope you're well.
3. How's your family?
4. I hope this e-mail finds you well.

Which of the following conclusions can be used in informal e-mails?
(multiple answers possible)

1. Give my regards to Mr. Johnson.
2. Say hi to your mother!
3. Hope to hear from you soon.
4. I look forward to hearing from you.

What is the correct order of your letter from top to bottom?

your name

Your address

Salutation (aanhef)

Your text

The date

Kind regards/Best wishes,

There are several ways to close an informal e-mail (ex. "Lots of love,")
Can you give another example?

Informal writing includes the following:

• Can use first person, second or third: You can use any type of pronouns, including “I”
  
• Can use slang: The use of everyday language and slang terms can be used, such as “It was cool that…”
  
• Active voice: Sentences tend to be written with a subject acting on the verb, such as “We chilled the drinks and went out to the sea” instead of “The drinks were chilled…”
  
• Personal emotional tone can be detected: Since the writing is personal, it can include feelings and the sharing of emotions
  
• Contraction and abbreviation: It’s okay to use “can’t” instead of “cannot” or “it’s” instead of “it is”
  
• Empathy: You can put yourself in the shoes of your audience and address their problems directly. This shows the author as coming from a place of understanding their situation.
  

Re-write the following sentence to informal language
"I am writing to express my dissastisfaction."

Filling in forms

• Always make sure you fill in all sections.
• Dates: 4-3-2021 / 4th of March 2021
• To the point. No long stories.

What is a d.o.b.?

What would you fill in with next of kin?

1. your employer
2. your family
3. your friend
4. your doctor

surname

gender

marital status

initials

personal details

Achternaam

geslacht

Huwelijkse staat

Voorletters

Persoons-gegevens

order form

claim form

application form

volunteering

shipping address

bestelformulier

Schade- formulier

Sollicitatie- formulier

Vrijwilligers-

werk

Aflever-adres

Form
Wat vul je in bij 'nationality'?

Form
Wat vul je in bij 'country of birth'?

What is a d.o.b.?

Who's name would you fill in with next of kin?

1. Your employer
2. Your parents
3. Your friend
4. Your doctor

Writing an invitation

• Make sure you include dates , place and times!
• Think about your tenses - present/past simple/continuous

Write down a sentence, that you might use in an invitation.

Portfolio

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