WRITING AN E-MAIL

You usually write e-mails to the people you love, telling them about your personal

information. You can also tell them about your interests, where you usually go to

have fun, your past and future holidays, your expectations and the things you

have done to achieve your goals, a specific event such as your birthday party,

your graduation trip or your first day at your secondary school

1. Read Ana’s e-mail talking about her holidays. Complete the e-mail using only ONE word.

Dear Mary,

Hi! 1___ are you? I’m 2____ holidays in Torres, Brazil with my parents and my
sister Jenny. At the moment, we are 3______ a great time!. We are staying in a lovely
hotel 4_____ the sea. Every day my dad plays paddle with some friends, he loves that
sport.

However, my mother prefers lying 5_____ the sun. My brother and I swim in the
sea, we really enjoy 6_____.

Torres is a great place. We do a lot of exciting things every day. Yesterday, we

climbed The Morro. The view 7____ spectacular, but Matt was 8____ bit frightened!
Tonight we are going to dance at the beach 9______ a group of friends!

Well, that’s all for now. See you 10_____!

Love,

Jane

2. Read the following e-mail and put the phrases in the box in the correct blank.
Dear Mark,

1. _________________________ about my daily routine. During the week, I get

up at 7 am every day and I go to school at 9 am. I’m there until 4 pm and then I a. What about your daily routine?
go back home. I 2. _____________________ and watch TV. I usually have
dinner with my family at 9 o’clock and then I play computer games. I go to bed b. I’m writing to tell you ….
at 11 pm. c. love going…
At weekends, I 3.______________________ to the park and play football with d. do my homework…
my friends. We always have a great time! e. Write to me soon!
4.______________________________

5._________ __________

Paul
 STEPS FOR WRITING AN E-MAIL.

Step 1: Read the questions carefully!

1. Read this task and then answer the questions.

LIFE IN THE PAST

1. Was your childhood better or worse than your life now? Why?
2. Where did you study at primary school?

3. What did you look like 6 years ago?

4. Did you enjoy playing with your brother/sister/friend when you were 6 years
old?

WRITE BETWEEN 60-70 WORDS.

1. What is this e-mail about?
_________________________________________________________________________
2. How many questions do you have to answer?
_________________________________________________________________________
3. Do you have to write in the present? If not, what tense should you use?
_________________________________________________________________________

Step 2: Start answering the questions.

2. Answer the questions about your life in the past.

a. What time did you get up when you were 6 years old?
________________________________________________________________
b. What time did you go to primary school?
________________________________________________________________
c. What clothes did you wear at school?
________________________________________________________________
d. What did you usually do in the afternoon?
________________________________________________________________
e. What did you watch on TV at that age?
________________________________________________________________
f. What time did you usually go to bed?
_________________________ ______________________________________
g. Did you use the internet?
________________________________________________________________
 Step 3: Write your e-mail.

3. Read this short e-mail from Kate to Ann. Choose the appropriate connector.

Dear Ann,

I’m writing to tell you about my life in the past. When I was 4, my day started at 9 o’clock everyday
1______________ (and/but) my mum gave me a shower at 9.30 am. 2._________________ (Then/Because) I
had milk for breakfast! I went to Kindergarten from Monday to Friday at 10.30. My favourite activity was
colouring 3._____________ (because/or) I was good doing it. I’m not anymore!!! 4._________(After/Then)
kindergarten, I usually did my homework, had dinner with my family and went to bed at 11 o’clock on
weekdays. At weekends, I used to visit my grandparents and we had a lot of fun. 5._________(But/And) now
they live in Buenos Aires and we only see each other on holidays. What about you?

Write to me soon,

Kate

Step 4: Check your grammar and your spelling.

1. Read this short e-mail about John’s daily routine and find 2 grammar mistakes and 3
spelling mistakes.

Dear Karen,
I’m writing to tell you about my daily routine. I usually get up at 10 o’clock
everyday. I has coffee and bread for breakfast. After breakfast I have a shower and I play
computer games. I go to school in the afternoon. My best friend’s name is Paul and we
usually does homework together after school. On Saturdays, I always practice basketball and
football. On Sundays, I usually have lunch with my grandparents and after that, I visit my
friends. What about you?
Write to my soon!
John

Useful Phrases for Informal e-mails

The words and expressions below are often used by native speakers when writing to friends and relatives. Using them will
help you write in an informal style and will also help you organise your e-mail.
Connectors

1. Starting 3. Ending your e-mail First,…

Hello Well, that's all for now Then,…

Hi! Write back soon
Looking forward to hearing from you After that,…
Lovely to hear from you.
again
How are you? Besides,…
All the best
How are things? Best wishes Also,…
Hope you're well. See you soon
Take care In the end,…
2. Commenting on something
Yours
I’m writing to tell you about… Finally,…
Love
The reason I’m writing is… Lots of love
 NOW, IT’S YOUR TIME TO WRITE!!!

TELL YOUR BEST FRIEND YOUR OPINION ABOUT...

Ideas for my school project.

Your last holidays
1. You want to have some information about recycling.
1. How did you travel on your last holidays?
2. What things can you recycle?
2. Did you enjoy it? Why? / Why not?
3. Where can you recycle them?
3. Do you go on holidays every year? Where do you
4. What can you do at home to help the environment? usually go?

4. In your opinion, which is the best place to visit in

Argentina? Why?

Your house.

1. What is your favourite room in your

house?
The best birthday of your life.
2. Where is it? What is there in that room?
1. Which was the best birthday of your life?
3. What do you like about it? Why?
2. Why was it important? What did you do?
4. What activities can you do there?
3. What did you eat and drink?

3. Did you enjoy celebrating your birthday?

4. What are you going to do for your next

Last Christmas. birthday?

1. What did you do?

Two sports you usually
2. Where did you stay? practise.
3. What did you eat or drink?
1. When and where do you
4. What did you receive? practise them?
2. Do you wear special
clothes?
The best teacher you have this
year. 3. What other sport would
1. Who is he/she? What does you like to practise? Why?
he/she look like?
4. Which sport do you think
2. What do you like or hate
about your teacher? Why?
you should practise? Why?

3. What activities do you enjoy

the most?
4. What would you like to do at A movie you enjoyed a lot
school that now you can’t?
1. What is the name of the movie?
Why?
2. When and where did you watch it?

3. Why did you like it?