2.1 The characteristics of an informal email

• Frans
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 1

2. Writing and awesome email

In your notebook, write the following words:

et

ou

mais

aussi

donc

alors

parce que

Now, write the translation of these words

- into English

- into your best language

These words are called "cohesive devices".

What is the role of these words?

Now, read the following emails

These emails contain all the cohesive devices previously listed, except one. Which one is it?

Observe the emails again. How do we start an email in French? Write the 2 possible words.

What does "salut" mean in English?

What does "bonjour" mean in English?

Observe the emails again. How do we end an email in French? Write the 3 possible words.

What do "bises" and "bisous" mean in English?

What would you write at the end of an informal email, in English?

In your notebook, write:

- the two ways of starting an informal email

- the three ways of ending an informal email

You will need them for your summative writing test!

Tâche écrite (written task)

Write an informal email to a friend about the following:

- describe your school and the facilities: what is there in your school? what isn't there?

- describe your timetable

- say what you like and dislike in your school

Write 100-150 words. Give your text to the teacher for feedback.