We normally write informal friendly letters or emails

We normally write informal (friendly) letters or emails to close relatives, friends, people of our own age or other people we know well.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. It’s cool! I would like to ask you for compensation. Would you believe it? However, I do not agree with this point. I believe I am the right candidate for this job. Pat went home and now she says she wants to come back – isn’t it strange? I wonder how Aunt Jane is? Give her my love! I look forward to hearing from you.

1, 3, 6, 7. Features typical of an informal letter: 1) Contractions (It’s), informal vocabulary (cool) and a question mark suggesting emotional involvement; 2) Addressing the reader directly, the use of a rhetorical question; 3) Structure and vocabulary typical for speech.

Hello Victor, I am really looking forward to visiting you on Friday. Is there anything I should remember about? Would you like me to bring anything from the USA? I am really curious about what things you have planned for the weekend!! All the best, Mary

Адрес, дата Greeting/ Opening phrase Обращение Introduction Поинтересуйтесь, как дела у вашего друга, поблагодарите его за письмо, извинитесь, что так долго не писали, напомните ему о предыдущих контактах или упомяните факт из его письма The main part Ответьте на вопросы друга, опишите, как идут ваши дела, задайте вопросы, упомяните о последующих контактах Ending/ closing phrase Завершающая фраза Signing off Имя автора письма

Hi Mary, How are you doing? I wonder if you’re ready and packed? By the way, I hope you remember about the packet from Aunt Anna – she’d really mad if you forgot to take it. Oh, and a friend of mine has just asked if you could bring on the Road by Jack Kerouac. I hope you don’t mind. Well, I’m also getting ready for your stay. Plans for the first day include a quick tour of my town and a party with all my friends. And as for lunch, my mother wants to know whether you prefer fish or chicken. Let me know! Oh, and another thing! In case you’ve forgotten where we meet at the airport, it’s Terminal A, next to the newspaper stand. Have a nice journey, Victor.

YOUR ADDRESS DATE 10 Tatarstan street Kazan Russia * Пишется в правом верхнем углу June 7 th , 2013 7 June 2013 07/06/13 *Пишется под адресом, отступив строку

Begin your letter with a short informal phrase Dear Peter, Hello Enrico, *Hi Peter! Обращение должно быть неофициальным После обращения обычно ставится запятая

First paragraph Ask your friend some introductory questions. Thank your friend for his/her letter. Apologize for not writing for so long/give reasons. Mention some fact from the letter you received.

I hope you are fine How are you? How are you doing? It was good to hear from you. How are you? I hope the summer job is going well. Have you decided where to go on holiday? Thanks (a lot) for your (last) letter. Your last letter was a real surprise. I was glad to get your letter. It was great to hear from you!

Sorry I haven’t written for so long but…. /Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long. I’m sorry I haven’t answered earlier but I was really busy with my school. Thanks (a lot) for your letter. I’m sorry I didn’t reply sooner but I’ve been on holiday in Italy. Sorry I haven’t written for so long but…. /Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long. I’m sorry I haven’t answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.

I’m glad you passed your History test! Sounds like you had a great time in London. Great news about your…! I hope this letter finds you in the best of health and spirits. I am very happy to receive your letter inviting me

Second paragraph. Answer your friend’s questions. Third paragraph. Ask your friend questions in return

Anyway, it was great to …/ I’ve been so worried about you since I got your letter. By the way, I hope you remember about… I’ve got so much /lots of/a lot of news to tell you (for you). I’m writing to tell you… I wonder if you remember/have heard… As for my latest news, …

I’m writing to ask you for your help/advice… I’m writing to you in the hope that you can help me. I wonder if I could ask you to/for… Could you tell me … I’d be really grateful if you could … As I need … so kindly send me … at the earliest possible. I, therefore, advise you not to/to…

First/ Firstly/ First of all… Secondly… The plan includes… Describe where you are (the place / the weather). Anyway, we're camping in the Isle of Skye. We're staying on a campsite. . . Say what you are doing. Luckily, we didn't come here for the nightlife! Actually, … We go walking every day and yesterday. . . Things have changed quite a lot since I last wrote to you. I’ve got married…

I’m writing to thank you… Thank you so much. It was (so/really) very kind of you to…

I’m writing to tell you how sorry I am to…/about… I’m really sorry that … It will never happen again. Sorry for (any) trouble, bothering you (again). I’m writing to complain about. . I hope this letter finds you in much better health and spirits. I was relieved to know that you are now out of danger.

I’m writing to invite you to… I’m having … (a party). Would you come to…? I hope you’ll be able to join us/to make it Anyway, I was wondering if you’d like to come to… (a small dinner party at my house). You will be glad to know that my birthday falls on … (7 th December) and this time I am planning to celebrate it …(at home).

Ask for your friend’s news: I’d love to know what you’re doing. It would be great to here your news/from you. Please write/email me soon. Why don’t you come and visit us next time you are in … (Kazan)? Do you let me know if you can come.

Make up an excuse to stop writing. Express your hope to hear from your friend again. Well, I must finish…/I must be going now. Well, I’d better go now as I have to do my homework. Anyway, I have to go now because my mum asked me to help her with the washing up. I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my favourite TV show. Write back soon! Take care and keep in touch! Drop me a letter when you can. Hope to hear from you soon. I can’t wait to hear from you!

Bye for now See you Say hello to… Love from…/ Love, Victor/Lots of love Have a nice trip All the best Best wishes Have a nice journey

Dear Sophie, Thanks a lot for your letter. I’m sorry I didn’t reply sooner but I’ve been on holiday in Italy. I had a wonderful time and want to show you all my photos when I see you! Anyway, I was wondering if you’ like to come to a small dinner party at my house on Saturday 23 rd at 8 p. m. Sam and Ann will be there and two other friends that you don’t know. Do you let me if you can come. I hope you can! Looking forward to seeing you very soon. Love, Steve

Hi Enrico, I’ve got so much to tell you. Things are different for me now. I’m living in Canada at the moment! We’re here for a year. James is working for a bank in Vancouver and I’m studying at the film school. We’re staying in a lovely flat in the center of town. There are lots of things to do in the city, but every weekend we go to the countryside. It’s really beautiful! What about you? I’d love to know what you’re doing these days. Send me an email soon. Love, Gaby

Dear Sonia, How are you? Very well, I hope. I'm sure my dog remembers going for walks in the park with you - he barks when I say your name! Anyway, I'm writing because there's only a month to go before I come to visit you. Maybe you can give me some advice so that I'm fully prepared. First, what sort of present should I bring for your parents? I'd also like to buy you a CD. So can you help me out? I know you like Queen, but I don't know which albums you've got. Finally, what sort of clothes shall I bring? Will we be going anywhere special such as a party? Shall I bring anything formal? Well, I have to go now as I've got to study for a maths exam. Please write back soon and let me know. I'm really looking forward to coming! Lots of love, Suzanne

Dear John, You will be glad to know that my birthday falls on 7 th December and this time I am planning to celebrate it at home. There is going to be a small tea party in the evening after 7 P. M. Also, there will be a dance and music programme. I am going to invite all my friends and relatives. I strongly desire that you should also come on my birthday and grace the occasion with your presence. I hope that you will not reject ray invitation. Do reach in time. All the best, Magy

Dear Father, I received your letter yesterday and we came to know of the news at your end. We were all sad to know that you are missing us. It is but natural as you have been away on the ship for long time. We all are fine and as you have asked me to write to you all about home, I am glad to inform you that I have passed my annual examination scoring 95 % marks and I stood first in my school. Mother celebrated the day with a small party, calling relatives and family friends. However, we all missed you a lot that day. Few days back, little brother Anil suffered high fever so we took him to the family doctor. He is recovering well now. Mother is fine too but we all miss you. We are looking forward to your homecoming and hope to meet you very soon. Yours Loving Son

Dear John, I am very happy to receive your letter inviting me to attend your birthday party. However, I regret to inform you that I am not in a position to attend your party. In fact, my mother has been ailing seriously for the last fortnight and I have to devote my entire time in looking after her. Had Mother been all right, I would certainly not have missed such an auspicious occasion. I hope you will excuse me for refusing the invitation. Accept my best wishes for your birthday. May God give you a long, happy and prosperous life. Yours sincerely, David

Dear John, I was shocked beyond words to hear about the sad and untimely demise of your beloved mother. She was quite hale and hearty when I met her last month. The news was like a bolt from the blue. I do not have words to express my anguish as it is a great loss to you and all other members of your family. Your mother was a very kind lady and was always helpful to others. She possessed great qualities of head and heart. Her death is a great personal loss to me as she loved me like her own son. I cannot believe that she is no more with us and has left for heavenly abode. You have to bear this loss with patience and courage. We are just puppets in the hands of the Almighty. Be bold and look after your father and your younger brother. Time will surely heal your wounds in due course. My sympathies are with you. May God rest her soul in peace! Yours sincerely, Mary

Dear Smith I have received your letter in which you have expressed your desire to become a teacher and have sought my advice. It is really heartening to know that you want to become a teacher. There is no doubt that teaching is the noblest profession. A teacher is much respected in the society and is rightly called 'builder of the nation'. As a teacher lives in the midst of the young, he never gets old. A teacher himself remains a student throughout his life. Dear Ajay, I feel that teaching suits your temperament. In this profession, you may not make a fortune but you will certainly get job satisfaction which is very important in one's life. Therefore, I heartily congratulate you on your wise choice. Pay my regards to your parents. All the best, Mary

1 December Dear Stacey, How are you? I’ve got a lot of news for you/ Things have changed quite a lot since I last wrote to you. I’ve got married, and I now live with my husband. We’ve moved to a different part of Berlin and we now live in Potsdam. I’ve stopped smoking and I feel much better now. I’ve found a new job and I can work from home – which is good because the most important news is I’ve just had a baby. He’s one month old and very beautiful. Here are some recent photos. It would be nice to hear from you. Best wishes, Heide

Dear Sarah, Hi! How are you? I’ve been so worried about you since I got your letter. Thought I’d drop you a line to help you out. It’s great that you’ve made some new pals, but they don’t sound very good company, if you ask me. No one has the right to tell you how you should look and dress! Also, I don’t like the idea of you bunking off school just because your friends think it’s cool. Why not tell them that you can meet up after school instead? Well, I hope it all works out for you. Write back and tell me what happens! Lots of love, Katy

ORDER THE PARTS OF THE LETTER 1) First of all, let me tell you about my one week package holiday to Rome. Everything was OK. All the excursions were interesting. We visited the Vatican and were impressed by the famous St. Peter’s Cathedral. 2) Thanks a lot for your letter. I hope you passed all your tests! 3) And what about you? What are plans for the summer? Will you come to visit us? Russia is a unique country and I’ll show you lots of interesting things. Let me know what cities you’d like to visit. 4) Well, I’d better go now. I have to do my homework. Write back soon! 5) 13 Lenina Street Kazan Russia 6)Dear Kate, 7) 13/06/13 8) Mary 9) Lots of love,

13 Lenina Street Kazan Russia 13/06/13 Dear Kate, Thanks a lot for your letter. I hope you passed all your tests! First of all, let me tell you about my one week package holiday to Rome. Everything was OK. All the excursions were interesting. We visited the Vatican and were impressed by the famous St. Peter’s Cathedral. And what about you? What are plans for the summer? Will you come to visit us? Russia is a unique country and I’ll show you lots of interesting things. Let me know what cities you’d like to visit. Well, I’d better go now. I have to do my homework. Write back soon! Lots of love, Mary

The right beginning of the letter is: A) I’m glad you passed your History test. B) Thanks a lot for your letter. C) I’m sorry I haven’t answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.

1… Kazan 2… 13/06/13 3… 4 …I hope you passed all your tests! First of all, let me tell you about my one week package holiday to Rome. Everything was OK. All the excursions were interesting. We visited the Vatican and the famous St. Peter’s Cathedral. And what about you? What are plans for the summer? Will you come to visit us? Russia is a unique country and I’ll show you lots of interesting things. Let me know what cities you’d like to visit. Well, I’d better go now as I have to do my homework. 5 … 6… Lucy

13 Lenina Street Kazan Russia 13/06/13 Dear Kate, Thanks a lot for your letter. I hope you passed all your tests! First of all, let me tell you about my one week package holiday to Rome. Everything was OK. All the excursions were interesting. We visited the Vatican and were impressed by the famous St. Peter’s Cathedral. And what about you? What are plans for the summer? Will you come to visit us? Russia is a unique country and I’ll show you lots of interesting things. Let me know what cities you’d like to visit. Well, I’d better go now. I have to do my homework. Write back soon! Lots of love, Mary

Hi, Amanda I haven’t hear from you such a long time! Actualy, I’m a bit worried and wonder if you’re OK. When you last me wrote, you mentioned you might come on a trip to Alaska. Have you managed to get there? As about myself, I’ve got important new house: we’ve just moving to a new house. It’s just grate, but it’s unfortunately far away from previous home, so in fact I’ve lost nearly all my friends! As for my family, my big sister Anna is think about applying for a job at Ottawa. She’s asking for your advise about languages; which one is speak in Ottawa, French or English? I am already planning my holiday last year: I think it’ll be the seaside as usually. I wonder if you did come to join me in the second haf of August. I hope to hear from you soon. Love, Anna

Hi, Amanda, I haven’t heard from you such for such a long time! Actually, I’m a bit worried and wonder if you’re OK. When you last wrote to me, you mentioned you might go on a trip to Alaska. Have you managed to get there? As for myself, I’ve got important new house: we’ve just moved to a new house. It’s just great, but it’s unfortunately far away from previous home, so in fact I’ve lost nearly all my friends! As for my family, my big sister Anna is thinking about applying for a job in Ottawa. She’s asking for your advice about languages; which one is spoken in Ottawa, French or English? I am already planning my holiday last year: I think it’ll be the seaside as usual. I wonder if you could come to join me in the second half of August. I hope to hear from you soon. Love, Anna

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Steve who writes: … At school we are doing projects on reading habits of people in different countries. Could you tell me what kind of books you and the members of your family like reading? As for the family news, we bought a new house last week…

Write a letter to Steve. In your letter Tell him about the kind of books you and your relatives like to read Ask 3 questions about his new house Write 100 -140 words Remember the rules of writing