What is informal language?
Casual language that people use with friends that includes slang or chatty language.
What are some different ways to write a greeting?
'hello' 'hi' 'dear'
What should you do in the opening paragraph?
The opening paragraph is the place to react to your friend’s news and ask them how they are feeling.
'It's nice/great/good to hear from you' is from which part of an email?
The opening paragraph
What are some different ways to ask how another person is doing?
'hope you are doing well' 'how's it going?' 'how are you doing?' 'how are things going?'
'hope you are doing well' 'how's it going?' 'how are you doing?' 'how are things going?' Which part of an email is this language?
opening paragraph
What should you write about in the main paragraph one?
In this paragraph talk about the first important point.
What are connectors?
Words that join a sentence together.
Complete this sentence with a connector. I love playing sport _____ playing games
I love playing sport and playing games.
Complete this sentence with a connector. I love watching films ______ I don't have a favourite film.
I love watching films but/however/although I don't have a favourite film.
Complete this sentence with a connector. I'm a big fan of reading books ________ I haven't read many books this year.
I'm a big fan of reading books however/but/although I haven't read many books this year.
What should we write in the closing paragraph?
start to say goodbye.
'well, it's time to say goodbye.' 'Anyway, I have to go now' 'well, it's time to go' 'I really hope to hear from you soon' are all phrases from which section of an email?
closing paragraph
Can you think of some different ways to say goodbye in an informal email?
best wishes / see you soon / take care / lots of love / regards
