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В этой статье я расскажу Вам, как пишется неофициальное письмо ( informal letter) - одно из заданий, которое Вы можете выбрать в разделе B2 First (FCE) Writing Part 2

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Structure

 

Greeting

Simply write the name Dear Jane, (never begin with Dear friend / Pen friend);

Introduction

You should indicate the reasons for writing; / - an apology for a delay in writing / - a thank you to the person for his last letter

Main Body

Divide your letter into paragraphs and include 2-3 points in each paragraph

· Conclusion

An excuse to stop writing/ - greetings to the person’s family ( friends) / - an invitation/ - a promise to write again soon, / - a request to the person to reply soon

Ending

Say goodbye and sign your name.

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b2 first (fce) Informal email/letter Model answer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Useful Vocabulary
 

Introductory Phrases

· It was great to get your letter….
· Thanks for your letter. It was great / lovely to hear from you.
· Thanks for your long letter. It was really great to hear all your news, after not hearing from you for ages…..
· Sorry I haven’t written for so long but…..
· I’m very sorry about not replying to your letter sooner but I’ve been extremely busy.
· Sorry for not writing earlier but I’ve………
· How are things with you? I’m sorry I haven’t written for so long, but ……
· I was really pleased to hear that….
· I thought I’d better write and tell you about….

Referring to news

Great news about … Glad to hear that … Sorry to hear about …
Giving news
Listen, did I tell you about …? You’ll never believe what …
Oh, and another thing … This is just to let you know that …
I thought you might be interested to hear about / know that …
By the way, have you heard about / did you know that …?

Apologies

I’m writing to apologise for missing your party but I’m afraid I was with flu.
I’m really sorry that I forgot to send you a birthday card but I was busy with my new job.

Invitations

I’m / We’re having a party on Friday 19th and I / we hope you’ll be able to come.
Would you like to come / go to see ‘Room With a View’ with me at the weekend?
I was wondering if you’d like to go to the theatre / come on holiday with us.
Could you let me / us know if you can come / you’d like to join us?
Thank you very much for your invitation. I’d love to come.
Thank you for asking / inviting me to … but I’m afraid I won’t be able to …

 

Requests

I’m writing to ask for your help / you (if you could do me) a favour.
I wonder if / I was wondering if you could help me / do me a favour.
I hope you don’t mind me asking but could you (possibly) …?
I’d be very / really / terribly grateful if you could …

Thank you / Congratulations / Good Luck

I’m writing to thank you for your hospitality / the wonderful present.
It was so kind of you to invite me to stay with you.
I really appreciated all your help / advice.
Congratulations on passing your exams / your excellent exam results!
I wish you good luck / Good luck in / with your exams / your driving test / your interview.
Don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll do well / pass.
Do be on time, won’t you, and don’t forget to …

Ending of the Letter Phrases

· I would really like you to visit me this summer. Write to me and tell me your plans.
· Thanks for sending me… Please write to me again soon, and tell me all your news.
· Please give/send my regards (love) to your…. And write and tell me your plans for….
· I would really love to see you. Why don’t you come and visit me this….. Write back soon!
· If you want to know anything else, just drop me a line.
· Well, that’s all for now. Do write back soon.
· That’s all my news for now…