Cartas informales
Fecha 5th November, 2005
Saludo
Dear Edmund,
Opening remarks
Reason for writing, happenings at receiving letter, apology for not replying faster
It was great to get your letter: sorry I haven’t written for so long, but I’ve been very busy. I’ll help you understand why by telling you about my timetable.
Body
Information, news or details
First of all, I’m studying computers at school, so I have got an extra hour a day of lessons. We have also got projects to give to the teacher every week. That’s in addition to all my other homework- and there’s plenty!
Secondly, as you know, I’ve got dance lessons four times a week. (I do both ballet and jazz) And, of course, there’s my social life- my friends and I meet almost every evening.
Closing remarks
Questions directed to friend
What’s your timetable like? Is it more relaxed than mine?
Can’t wait to hear from you!
Signing off
Love, Kate
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Hi, Sue
It was great to hear from you! I’m glad we’ve decided to be pen-pals. You wrote that you´d like to know a little more about me, so here goes.
I am really into judo, and I go to lessons three times a week. I’ve also been in a few competitions-in fact, last year I won a medal! Other than that, I just like hang around with my friends or watch TV.
Useful language for both
Greetings
Hi,…!
Dear, …
Openings
It was great to hear from you/ to get your letter
How are things?,…
Sorry I haven’t written for so long,…
Thank you so much for,…
I was happy/ sad to hear that, …
Congratulations on …
Closings
Can’t wait to hear from you.
Write soon!
That is all for now.
Give my regards to,…
Looking forward to seeing
Signing off
See you
Love,
Yours,
Best wishes.
Regards.
Take care
Be well