EMAIL - B1
1. EMAIL STRUCTURE:
Greetings: greet the other person
Opening paragraph: react to the other person’s news and ask them how
they are feeling and whatever else you feel is appropriate.
Main paragraph 1: deal with the first important point
Main paragraph 2: if there is a different point to deal with
Closing paragraph: say goodbye by wishing the other person well and
asking them to reply to your email.
Goodbye
Signature
2. EXPRESSION:
- Greetings:
Hi…,
Hello…,
Dear…,
- Opening paragraph:
It’s nice / great / good to hear I’m excited about… (your
from you. news.)
It’s nice / great / good to read It’s great to hear that…
your email. I’m sorry to hear that…
I’m glad to hear your news. I’m really sorry to read your
news.
Thanks a lot for writing! Lovely to hear from you.
It was good to receive your How are you?
email. How are things?
Thank you very much for your Hope you’re well.
email.
Thanks for your letter.
- Main paragraphs:
o Commenting on something (Paragraph 1):
I’m sorry to hear/learn … It’s great to hear …
I’m so pleased to hear … What wonderful news about …
o Moving the topic on (Paragraph 2):
Anyway, the reason I’m writing …
I thought I’d write to tell/ask you …
Anyway, I was wondering …
Congratulations
Congratulations on…!
Congratulations! It’s great that you…
Well done!
Well done with…!
Way to go!
Language to apologize:
I’m really sorry but ……
I hope you can forgive me but ……
I’d like to apologize for ……
I’m really sorry about…
I’m sorry that I…
Forgive me for…
Please, forgive me!
Inviting
Would you like to come over…?
Do you want to…?
I’d like to you come…
Why don’t you come…
Arranging meetings
Let’s meet at…
I’ll see you … at …, okay?
Is it okay if we meet at…
Reminding
Remember that…
Don’t forget about/that…
It’s important to remember sth./that…
It’s essential that you do/bring…
Saying «yes» / accepting
Of course I’ll go (to…).
I’m more than happy to…
I’m glad to…
Great! I’d really like to…
Saying «no» / refusing
I’m sorry, but I can’t…
(Thanks, but ) I’m afraid I can’t…
Sorry, but it’s impossible for me to…
I’d like to, but I can’t…
Asking for information
Could you tell me…?
Can you tell me…?
Is it true that…?
Do you know (if…) …?
Please, let me know (if…) …?
Asking for advice
What could/can I do (about/with…)?
Do you think I should…?
Should I…?
What would you do?
Language to request:
Would it be alright if …
Could I ……
Would you mind if …….
Do you mind if ……
Offering
Shall I…?
Can I help you with…?
I can give you a hand with…, if you want.
I’ll …. if you want.
Let me know if you need any help with…
Would you like me to …
Would you like another …….
Can I ……
Language to suggest, give advice and recommend:
Why don’t you ……
You really should ……
If I were you, I would ……
How about ……
Have you thought about …….
Maybe, you could …….
You had better ……
Why don’t we…?
How about…?
What about…?
Shall we…?
Let’s…,
Let’s…, shall we?
It could be a good idea to…
Expressing preference
I would prefer to… (if that’s okay).
I’d rather…
I like …. better.
What I’d like/love is to…
Saying what you liked/disliked
What I really enjoyed/liked/loved/hated was…
I really enjoyed/liked/loved/hated…
What I liked/enjoyed/… most was…
My favourite (part of the…) was…
The best thing (about…) was…
Wish good things
Good luck (with…)!
All the best (with…)!
Hope you enjoy …!
Enjoy yourself!
Have fun (at/in…)!
Have a good time (at/in…)!
You’ll have no problems with…!
You can do it!
- Closing paragraph:
Well, it’s time to say goodbye. Well, it’s time to go.
Anyway, I have to go now. Anyway, gotta go.
I really hope to hear from you Make sure you write back soon.
soon. Well, that’s all for now
I’m looking forward to hearing Write back soon
from you. Looking forward to hearing
I hope you write back soon. from you again
- Saying goodbye:
Best wishes, Regards,
Best, All the best
Sincerely, Best wishes
Take care, See you soon
All my love, Take care
Love, Yours
Lots of love, Love
See you soon, Lots of love
3. SAMPLES:
Question 1
This is a part of the letter you received from a friend.
Hi!
I’m writing because, as you know, Jan is leaving our school and moving to
Australia. I was thinking of having a part to say goodbye. Do you think it’s a
good idea?
If so, can you think of a good place to have the party?
Would it be best to have it on a weekday or at the weekend?
Also, I’m thinking of hiring a band for the party. Do you know what sort
of music Jan likes best?
See you soon!
Pat
Hi Pat,
It's a great idea to have a leaving party for Jan. I will really miss him!
As for where to hold the party, why don't we hire the village hall? It's big
enough for our whole year group, and it isn't very expensive to hire.
I think a weekday would be better, because lots of people go away at the
weekends, so they would not be available for the party. A Friday night is
probably best, because then we won't have school the following day.
Jan's favorite kind of music is country. I know because we saw a country band
at a festival last summer and he loved it. But I don't know any local country
bands. Do you?
Keep in touch. I'm happy to help you organize the party!
Best wishes,
Kit
Question 2
This is part of a letter you receive from your pen friend James.
In your next letter, please tell me about the music you like.
What’s your favorite kind of music? Do you play an instrument?
Now write a letter, answering your pen friend’s questions.
Dear James,
Thank you for your letter, which came yesterday. It’s always good to hear from
you.
I play the guitar quite a lot. I am not very good but I enjoy it. I often go to my
friend's house and we play together. I don't go to many concerts as I live in a
small town and not many bands come here. At parties we often dance and I like
that! I like rock and roll music best. I listen to a lot of music on my mp3 player. I
have usually got it with me.
What about you? Do you play an instrument?
Write soon,
Kevin Pham
Your English friend Tom came to visit you recently and he has just sent you
an email and some photographs. Read Tom’s email and the notes you have
made. Then write an email to Tom using all your notes.
Write an email in 120-150 words in an appropriate style.
Dear Tom,
Thanks for writing. Lovely to hear from you.
To be honest, it took me more than 3 hours to get home because there
was a traffic congestion near the airport. The police warned drivers to expect
delays coming into the city because of repairs to Phu Xuan Bridge and
advised people to find another route if possible. It was really hard for me to
get out of that crowd.
Regarding your question, the second photo is my favorite one. The
background and my face expression are perfectly matched. I love the way
we posed in this picture too!
You have mentioned in your email that you forgot your watch. Actually,
I found it in the front seat. I guess you dropped it when you took it off.
As for my opinion, I would pick the second option, which is staying in
your uncle’s farm in the countryside. I believe it will be an invaluable
experience to explore the rural life. Besides, it’s great to stay away from the
noise of the city and enjoy your relaxing time after a long period working
under pressure.
Well, that’s all for now. Looking forward to hearing from you again
Best wishes,
Read this email from your English-speaking friend Mark and the notes you
have made. Write a letter in about 120 words
Dear Mark,
I’ve just received an email from you. How are you doing? I hope that
you’re well.
I’m happy to know that you will join my party next weekend. In case
you travel by train, don’t take the train in the North of the city. The most
convenient way is taking the BMas train and then go to the Central Market
at close quarters to the station. You can easily find my house there. My
address is No.2202, Thanh Giong Street.
Anyway, the reason I’m writing is to inform you about time as this
depends on your opinion. It is such a lovely offer that you want to help me
with my party. Since it is an outdoor party, it would be a great idea to bring
chicken or soda with you. I guess everyone will enjoy them.
Hope that you will have fun at the party. Can’t wait to see you!
Take care,
Dung.
