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Informal email

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Read the questionYou have received this email from your English-speaking friend Carole.When you visit me next month, what would you like to do? You said something about visiting historic places but I know you like sports as well. I’ve just passed my driving test, so we can get around easily. Have you got any questions for me about your visit?

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Your friend’s newsYou have received this email from your English-speaking friend Carole.When you visit me next month, what would you like to do? You said something about visiting historic places but I know you like sports as well. I’ve just passed my driving test, so we can get around easily. Have you got any questions for me about your visit?

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You have received this email from your English-speaking friend Carole.When you visit me next month, what would you like to do? You said something about visiting historic places but I know you like sports as well. I’ve just passed my driving test, so we can get around easily. Have you got any questions for me about your visit?

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Say thanks for the letter & respond to news.

Paragraph 2Give the information your friend asks for

Paragraph 3Ask your friend some questions as suggested in email

Paragraph 4Make an “excuse” and sign off

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Say thanks for the letter & respond to news.

Thanks for your email - I'm delighted to hear that

Paragraph 2Give the information your friend asks for

Go to the beach & swim. Visit nearby castle.

Paragraph 3Ask your friend some questions as suggested in email

Clothes? What should I take for your family?

Paragraph 4Make an “excuse” and sign off

Got to study – can’t wait to meet up

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Salutation & Paragraph 1Hi Carole,Thanks for your email - it was great to hear from you. I’m sorry I haven’t written for a while, I’ve been busy preparing for my exams. I'm delighted to hear that you have passed your driving test.

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Say thanks for letter

Excuse – “ties in” with paragraph 4

Respond to friend’s news

Paragraph 2I'm really looking forward to staying with you - thanks again for inviting me. To answer your first question, I'd love to go to the wonderful beach near your house and spend some time there. If it's sunny, perhaps we could go swimming. As you have mentioned, I'm keen on history, so it would be great if you could drive us to the nearby castle you told me about. I've found out some more information on the internet, and it sounds fascinating.

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Paragraph 3I have a couple of questions. What sort of clothes should I pack? Casual or formal? I’d like to bring something special for you and your family from my country. Have you got any suggestions?

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“Extra detail” that pushes up mark

Paragraph 4 & Signing OffI’d better stop now and get on with my studying. Enjoy driving your car, and I can’t wait to meet up very soon! All the best, Amy

Make an excuse – “ties in” with paragraph 1

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