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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I would love to stay with a host family in a foreign country. It will be a very unique experience. I imagine I will have more chances to get immersed in their culture and meet local people.
Yes, I have. This is one of my biggest dreams. I've heard about the host family so many times, and I'm interested in living with them for a while. I think it would be a good experience.
Actually Yes, I would love to do so. I have been always dreaming of volunteering to work in the countryside of Switzerland, staying with a host family, and experiencing their daily life in such scenic areas. Additionally, I an fond of French language, so I am learning it, and as far as I know, it is one of the four official languages in Switzerland. Thus, I believe that it will be a good chance to boost my French.
I'd love to stay with a host family in a new country. That way, I wouldn't feel lonely. I prefer to be in a familiar warm environment rather than being on my own.
Would you like to stay with a host family in a new country?
Of course, it would be a great opportunity to learn a new culture, as well as the chance to talk with people from all around the world. I think this is an experience, that will definitely improve my Enlish. It is also an opportunity to taste new types of cusine.
Yes, very much. I would like to stay with a host family particularly, In the UK or the USA in order to improve my English language, specifically the speaking skill and also find out about different cultures and ways of thinking.
I just wanted to say thank you for your help when I was in trouble. You and Your family were kind to me. Special thanks to my darling for what you had done for me.
Dear Alis,
I just wanted to write and say thank you for everything.
You and your friend were amazing hosts. I had a great time at your school. Thank you for making me feel at the place. I'm sure my English improved a lot because of all your help too!. Also, thank you for the wonderful picnic with everyone.
If you ever come to Vietnam, I hope you will stay with me and I can show you my city too.
Speak soon
Lucky,
My brother sent to his two daughters to England in order to spend two English course weeks. He had the possibility to choose two different lodging, in the school or in a family host. He decided for the family host thinking that they took the advantage to learn more English.
It was an awful time for my niece, their last food was a 04,00 pm, they were lodged in the same room having just one bed for both of them, they had the dinner at 04:00 pm alone, it means not sharing the table with the host family.
After mentioning the experience of my two nieces, I think they had a bad luck.
Being with a host family is the same if I flip a coin
Would you like to stay with a host family in a new country?
Ofcourse, it would be a new experience for me. It allows me to know their culture,hospitality and a chance for me to explore a new places over their.