Презентация по английскому языку How to write a personal letter
WritingHow to write a personal letter
Informal writing examplesContractionsE.g. There’s something else I’ve got to tell you
Informal writing examplesInformal set phrasesThanks for your letter.
Informal writing examplesInformal greetings in lettersDear Sam,
Informal writing examplesIncomplete sentencesGreat news about your brother.
Useful phrases for informal lettersStarting your letter (Paragraph 1)Thanks for your letter. Lovely to hear from you. How are you? How are things? Hope you're well.
Useful phrases for informal lettersCommenting on something (Paragraph 1)I'm sorry to hear/learn ... I'm so pleased to hear ... It's great to hear ... What wonderful news about ...
Useful phrases for informal lettersMoving the topic on (Paragraph 2)Anyway, the reason I'm writing is to... I thought I'd write to tell/ask you
Useful phrases for informal lettersEnding your letter (Paragraph 3)Well, that's all for now. Write back soon. Looking forward to hearing from you again. All the best, Best wishes, See you soon. Take care, Yours, Love, Lots of love,
Useful phrases for informal lettersAsking for adviceWhat do you think I should do?What should I do?What do you suggest?What do you advise me to do?If you were me what would you do?What ought I to do?Do you think that I should…?
Useful phrases for informal lettersGiving adviceIf I were you I would/wouldn’t….If I were in your shoes/position I would…You should…Your only option is to….Why don’t you….?Have you thought about….?Have you tried…?
Useful phrases for informal lettersApologizingI’m ever so sorry - “I’m ever so sorry that we won’t see each other next week”.I’m really sorry – “I’m really sorry that I’ve lost that book you lent me”.
A personal letter. Corrections.I’d advice you to take a camera.I’d advise you to take a camera.( verb)I hope my advises will help you.I hope my advice (noun/singular) will help you.
A personal letter. Corrections.I’ve already been in Moscow.I’ve already been to Moscow.You must take warm clothes.You should take warm clothes. (advice)
A personal letter. Corrections.Moscow is very beautiful city.Moscow is a very beautiful city. (countable/singular/ before‘very’ and a descriptive adjective)I’d prefer to take a guided tour because you can lost in the big city.I’d prefer to take a guided tour because you can get lost in the big city. (can+V1)
A personal letter. Corrections.I think you should probably take very warm clothes, because in winter in Moscow is really cold.I think you should probably take very warm clothes because it’s really cold in Moscow in winter.(No comma in front of “because”)
A personal letter. Corrections.As I have already said, it’s cold in winter in Moscow and you should probably take very warm clothes, like pullover, mittens.As I have already said, it’s cold in Moscow in winter. You should probably take very warm clothes, like pullovers and mittens. (Don’t write too long sentences)
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