Preparation for ZNO. Writing an informal letter. Useful phrases.

Greeting

• Dear Jane,
• Hello/Hi Julie,

Never begin

Dear friend/pen friend

Start

Introduction

• It was great to get your letter/e-mail. It was great to hear from you.
• Thanks for your letter. I want to thank you for your letter.
• Sorry for not writing earlier, but ….
• Sorry, I haven’t written for a long  time because I’ve been busy.
• How are you? I hope you’re well. 

Main Body

• I’d  like to inform  that …
• I have something special to tell  you …
• The reason I’m writing is ….
• Can you imagine …
• Anyway, the real reason I’m writing  is that…
• As for me, …  As you know, ….
• I am writing to …
• I am writing to ask for your advice.
• If I were you/in your position, I would V ….
• How about V ing … ?
• What about V ing … ?

У листі мають бути розкриті всі аспекти, вказані в завданні. Кожний абзац починається з нового рядка.

Questions

• What about you?
• Let me know what you think?

Conclusion

• Well, that’s all for now.
• That’s all my news for now.
• I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
• Please write soon and tell me about your news. Write back soon!
• By the way, give my regards to everyone/ your ….
• I have to go now. Hope to hear from you soon.

Ending

• All the best, 
• Best wishes,
• Take care,
• Keep in touch,

     (your first name)