Material Unit 5

How to write an informal email?  

Look at the following  video with some tips.

Informal writing

Salutation or greeting

Dear..., Hi..., Hello, 

Openings

How are you? 

Thanks for your email...

Thank you / Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter / postcard.

It was good / nice / great to hear from you again.

I was so surprised to hear that...

I’m sorry I haven’t written / haven't been in touch for such a long time.

It’s ages since I’ve heard from you. I hope you're well / you and your family are well.

How are things? / How are you? / How’s it going? 

Listen, did I tell you about …? You’ll never believe what … 

I was wondering if you’d like to go to the theatre / come on holiday with us. 

I’d be very / really / terribly grateful if you could … 

It was so kind of you to invite me to stay with you. 

Why don’t you …? / Maybe you could …? / How about …? 

Conclusion

Write soon.

That's all for now.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Give my love to...

Well, that's all my news.

Closing

Love,                                                                       Lots of love,

All the best,                                                             Take care,

Best wishes,                                                            Give my love / regards to... / Say hello to...