A thank-you email

A thank-you email

Learn how to write a thank-you email.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Reading text

Tips

  1. Start with Hi if it is an informal email to someone you know.
  2. The email can have three main paragraphs:
    • the reason for writing (= to say thank you)
    • the main point (= more details or examples)
    • a wish or offer for the future.
  3. Use emojis (e.g. smiley) or emoticons (e.g. :) ) to show you're joking.
  4. You can say See you soon / See you next year if you hope to meet again.
  5. Use a closing phrase like Keep in touch, Write soon, Speak soon or Take care.

Task 1

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Submitted by hana ykt on Wed, 17/06/2020 - 08:45

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Yes! I would like to stay with a host family in a new country. Because I think homestay is the best way to learn a foreign language and I can change my mind in totally different environment. First, I like study English very much but I am not good at it. I like traveling, touching various cultures, and making people happy. So I want to do a job which makes use of these. For that purpose, if I cannot live without English, I can learn English close to native. This is leads to better service of job. Second I don't like myself now. I want to discover an another world that I do not know by touching many values and feelings. This is one of the ways I can accept myself. Actually I will have a homestay in New Zealand for 3months from September. I will spend a great times by a lot of talk with local people and change to many things. Then, I studying Korean too. I want to study a lot and go to homestay in Korea one day.

Submitted by sakura on Wed, 17/06/2020 - 02:49

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Yes, I would to stay with a host family in a new country. Because I can directly touch the culture of the country. Also, spending time with your host family will improve my language learning. There are advantages and disadvantages as well. It is the difference in food culture and life. Since I am from Japan, rice is my staple food. However, the staple food in America and Britain is potato. Or bread. It's a completely different diet from Japan, so it will take some time to get used to it. Also, Japan has a custom of taking a bath, but most countries do showers. Many countries place importance on water, and the shower time is as long as 10 minutes. I used to feel that boiling water was normal, but I was surprised to hear that it was unusual. And the number of times the laundry is turned is different. In Japan, we often use the washing machine, but overseas we only use the washing machine once a week. I feel confused when studying abroad because there are many differences in culture and lifestyle. However, what was taken for granted in Japan is not taken for granted abroad, so I felt I should respond flexibly. I think that only a home stay can enjoy such everyday life, so I would like to do a home stay.

Submitted by Usama Asif on Sat, 13/06/2020 - 12:21

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Yes, Of course. I won't miss this chance if I'll get it. I would like to visit London.

Submitted by Dilnoza Sulaymonova on Fri, 12/06/2020 - 07:44

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thank you for useful information
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Submitted by lsrafael on Tue, 09/06/2020 - 01:09

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Certainly, I really like to move to Canada, before it will visit and probably stay at in a family house.

Submitted by eshan.saif on Tue, 02/06/2020 - 21:06

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Undoubtedly I won't miss this opportunity if I have got this chance. Because I always love to know about new cultures and explore something new. Without staying in any host family in a new country, it will be very tough to know about the new culture of that country.

Submitted by iiiirx6 on Tue, 02/06/2020 - 06:25

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it will be a gorgeous opportunity I will have a great experience and I will know more and more about their culture, I would like to develop my English too.

Submitted by Leonardo Lisboa on Sat, 30/05/2020 - 06:35

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Of course I would, I wish to stay in a British's house.

Submitted by Dener on Wed, 27/05/2020 - 03:21

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Of course. I want to travel another country like a tourist but if I have opportunity of live with a host family, I'm going to help them in all.

Submitted by mm_xx1415 on Tue, 19/05/2020 - 03:10

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Of course, Yes but with the respectable family that's trying to kept up your privacy. Also, living in isolated suite or room to feel more confident in that place. Wish you all enjoy with your future trip. Mohammed