1) to practice listening

2) to practice written communication

3) to practice 21st-century skills

STEP 1 - Open this PADLET and watch the presentations prepared by other students. Choose ONLY ONE video you like the most or the one that seems most convincing to you.  If this presentation hasn’t been commented on YET, quickly respond in the comment section: “I am interested.” In this way, when everybody is "booked," everyone has a partner and you begin your collaboration. It's coming soon!

ALERT! Please DO NOT COMMENT on other presentations after you have chosen yours, and DO NOT COMMENT if someone has already commented on this video. Let's spread the love and each get a comment.

STEP 2 - Meanwhile, on your own, go to the training session at www.cambridgeenglish.org on how to write an informal email. Enjoy your short (5-10 minutes) learning session! You will practice writing and grammar, and choosing the correct words or phrases.

STEP 3 - Write an email to the author of your chosen Padlet presentation (PARTNER A). Please use the tips from the training session.

TIP: You can first write it in any editor which you like to keep proper email format and just copy it for sending.

Send the email through this PADLET comment. 

TIP: Imagine that the author of your selected presentation will become a partner for your travels. 

• Introduce yourself- name, age, gender, origin, and interests. Give the reasons for your writing

• Tell them why you find their ideas exciting and suggest traveling together

•  Suggest when (dates) and where (places) 

•  Ask at least one question about the suggested place or the reason to go there 

•  Finish your email appropriately

The world limit in your email: 100-250 words, depending on your language level and your own teacher's instructions.

STEP 4 - Check also if you have received a comment to your own presentation (prepared on lesson 1-2 and downloaded to this PADLET. The student who responds to it will be called your PARTNER B.

TIP: Again, if you're unsure who your PARTNER B is and how to collaborate with your partner, check out THIS leaflet to go step by step through the entire process. 

1.  What elements of an email structure should be included?
(TIP: IB ENGLISH exam tasks often include writing an email, formal or informal)

2. Which type of greeting / closing phrase should be used in an informal email?

3. Why would it be exciting / favourable to travel together?

4. What concessions need to be made in order to reach a mutually agreeable itinerary?

5. What questions would be asked by the parents of a travel companion?

Informal Email Checklist:

Greeting: Have you started with a suitable greeting?

Introduction: Have you included a brief phrase that indicates the content of the email?

Content: Have you included all the requested information relevant to the task?

Language: Have you used appropriate and friendly language?

Grammar and Spelling: Have you checked for grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes?

Organization and Engagement: Is your email well-organized and engaging for the reader?

Conclusion: Have you finished your email with an appropiate phrase and signature?