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Engels periode 9 

Les 3 

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

Salutation (aanhef)

Your text

Kind regards/Best wishes,

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

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 and times!
• Think about your tenses - present/past simple/continuous

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