Mastering Informal Email Writing

Mastering Informal Email Writing

Learning Objective

Understand the structure and language of informal emails and be able to write one effectively.

What do you already know about writing informal emails?

What is an Informal Email?

An informal email is a casual form of communication, often used with friends, family, or colleagues you know well.

Key Elements of an Informal Email

Includes a greeting, body of the email, closing, and signature. Language is relaxed and may include slang or abbreviations.

Greeting and Opening

Use informal greetings like 'Hi' or 'Hey' and open with a friendly statement or question.

Body of the Email

Share information, ask questions, and use conversational language. Keep the tone relaxed and friendly.

Closing and Signature

End with a closing phrase like 'Take care' or 'Talk soon' and include your name or a familiar sign-off.

Practice Activity

Students will write an informal email to a friend or family member, using the key elements discussed.

Review and Feedback

Review the informal emails written by students, provide feedback, and discuss any common mistakes or areas for improvement.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.