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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It depends on the family's situation. If the family is nice and friendly, I would love to stay with them.
I would say yes. I believe it would be a great experience as visiting beautiful places, trying local food, cultures, meeting new people and improving my English as well.
Hi Alyia,
I just wanted to say thank you about everything you did for me.
You and your family and friends were amazing hosts. I had a wondrous time at your country. Thank you for making me feel at home. I am sure my French improved a lot because of all your help too! Also, thank you for the wonderful restaurants we've been to and the delicious food I've tried.
Now, I can tell everyone that the French food is really wonderful and diverse.
When you come to Tunisia, I hope that you'll accept my invitation to stay with me in my home and then I will show you my city too.
Keep in touch!
Emna
I would love to live with a host family.
When I was searching for language courses in Korea, one company advertised being able to stay with a host family that can accommodate you. I found it interesting because not only will the host family help you in learning the language, they would also cook for you and show you around must visit places. If given the opportunity, I actually want to try it.
I would stay with a host family in Pakistan. So many people around the world who had visited these Country, happy and enjoy with pakistani Food, culture, nature, and especially their hospitality was incredible! I hope one day, i can visit Pakistan to meet my brother.
Love, from Indonesia
Hi BC,
Many thanks for your Explanation and Discussion session.
Most of the people believe that staying with host family in another country would be a bit difficult.
Whereas that would be a challenge and adventure for who want to. Also ,as I would like to seek
challenges every day , that would be suit with me. That's why , I love to do so.
That depends on the family and the motives of my visit to the country, if I’m visiting the coutry doing
tourism I would stay with a host family without any problem.
Thanks for the lesson.
Great site!
Yes, if I have a chance I would like to stay with a host family in a new country. It will be my new experience and a chance to improve my English too.
I really really really want it, if I have the opportunity to do it. just imagine it makes me so excited.