Lesson Two - Chapter 7

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2,3

Good afternoon :)

Good morning

Today's Goals

• At the end of the lesson, you will know how to write an informal and/or formal letter
• At the end of the lesson, you can write an informal letter and/or a formal letter

What is the difference between formal and informal?

Formal and informal language

We write friendly letters, blogs or posts to tell our family and friends about our lives. These written communications are usually quite informal because they are personal: we know the person with whom we are communicating. 

Informal language may include:

• non-standard English
• contractions 
• simple punctuation
• incomplete sentences

Look at page 115 in your book for examples!

Is this formal or informal?

Dear Sir/Madam

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?

Hi

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?

I've got to go now. Write soon!

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?

Love.

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?

She's decided to accept the job.

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?

Have you seen my glasses?

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?

Seen my glasses?

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?

Share this info!

1. Formal
2. Informal

Is this formal or informal?

I look forward to it.

1. Formal
2. Informal

What kind of language can you use in an formal letter but not in a formal one?

Informal letter

Structure

You can also look at page 115 in your book for an example of an informal letter. 

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Writing an informal letter

Informal letter 1

You are studying English at a private language school attended by many international students. You are planning a surprise birthday party for a friend who has been feeling particularly sad and homesick. Write to another classmate and invite him / her to the party. In your letter:
•explain the reason for the party
•give the date and time of the party
•suggest what the classmate could bring to the party.
You should write at least 150 words.

Informal Letter 2

An English-speaking friend wants to spend a two-week holiday in your region and has written asking for information and advice. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter:
•offer to find somewhere to stay
•give advice about what to do
•give information about what clothes to bring
You should write at least a 150 words.

Writing a formal letter

Formal letter 1

• You are sending an email after seeing an advertisement for an internship abroad
• State your reasons for writing this letter
• Ask about accommodations
• Write something about yourself and why you should get the    internship --> convince them to pick you 
• You can decide the order!

Formal letter 2

• You are writing a letter to the principal requesting permission to organize a school event
• State your reasons for writing this letter
• Ask about the possibilities
• Write what you want to do 
• You can decide the order!