Writing B2: An informal email to a friend – 1

Phrasal verbs like 'catch up' make your writing sound more formal.

Responding to your friend’s news is not necessary in informal emails.

It’s common to start an informal email with a greeting like “Hi” or “Hello.”

Informal emails often include apologies for not writing sooner.

'How does ... sound?' is an informal way of suggesting something.

Informal emails usually end with a friendly sign-off like “Love,” or “See you soon.”

'Hi ...' is less formal than 'Dear ... ,'.

The main purpose of an informal email is to communicate in a relaxed and friendly way.

Making future plans, such as suggesting a visit, is something people often do in informal emails.

It's important to give the reason for writing in the first sentence.

In an informal email, you must always use very formal language like “Dear Sir/Madam.”

You should never ask questions in an informal email.

People don't write in paragraphs in informal emails.

'How's it going?' is an informal way to say 'How are you?'.

Sharing personal updates (like exams, jobs, or moving to a new flat) is typical in an informal email.