Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Reading text
From
Pradeep Ranatunga
To
Carolina Kemper
Subject
Thank you!!
Hi Carolina,
I just wanted to write and say thank you for everything.
You and your family were amazing hosts. I had a great time at your house. Thank you for making me feel at home. I'm sure my English improved a lot because of all your help too! Also, thank you for all the wonderful cooking you did. Now I can tell everyone English food is not as bad as they say .
If you ever come to Sri Lanka, I hope you will stay with me and I can show you my city too.
Keep in touch!.
Pradeep
Tips
- Start with Hi if it is an informal email to someone you know.
- 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.
- Use emojis (e.g.
) or emoticons (e.g. :) ) to show you're joking. - You can say See you soon / See you next year if you hope to meet again.
- Use a closing phrase like Keep in touch, Write soon, Speak soon or Take care.
) or emoticons (e.g. :) ) to show you're joking.Discussion
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Would you like to stay with a host family in a new country?
Of course, It seems to me an extraordinary experience. Early this year, I stayed one month in the US with a family, it was an incredible experience. We ate, traveles and knew new places. It was wonderful.
Would you like to stay with a host family in a new country?
Yes, sure. I would be a great experiance if I have that great opportunity. I believe that my English will improve a lot because I'd have many chances to speaking and listening to native speakers.
I've had an experience being at someone's house. Our host were my father's friends. My siblings and I lived with them for a week. They were a wonderful family and we had great time. We went to sightseeing and picnic almost every day. Those were such wonderful days. When we left their house we were really sad and I really missed them
Idk, I think I prefer staying in a local hotel. Being with strangers, in another country and in a different culture seems a little scared for me.
Hi Bob,
I just wanted to say thank you for the successful team building. We had a great time. We had many outdoor activities to connect team members. I had a delicious dinner with my favorite foods. Although I feel a bit tired I am very happy.
I am very ready for the next team building.
Yes, I want to stay with host family in another country to improve my speaking skill. I'd love living with host family because I've lived in the hostel when I was university student.
I take in any opportunity that appears, so I´d love to stay with a host family. But everything has pros and cons. I could improve my english and lose my fear of speaking, but it´s dangerous. I wouldn´t know the hosts very much. Also, i like to have my privacy and my freedom.
It would be a pleasure for me to stay with a host family in an English-speaking country. That would help me improve my English listening and speaking skills. It would be an amazing experience and a great opportunity to know about the culture, traditions and life style of the new country, as well.
Yes, of course, because I should learn the new country language and cultures and that is could be learning from the country's people
Yes I would love to stay with a host family in a new country. It would be such a great honor to learn their language, culture and way of life. It would be an amazing experience.