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An informal email to a friend

An informal email to a friend

Learn how to write an informal email to a friend.

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

Preparation

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Reading text

Hi Linda,

How's it going?

Sorry I haven't been in touch for such a long time but I've had exams so I've been studying every free minute. Anyway, I'd love to hear all your news and I'm hoping we can get together soon to catch up. We just moved to a bigger flat so maybe you can come and visit one weekend?

How's the new job?  

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Helga

Hi Helga,

I've been meaning to write to you for ages now so don't worry! How did your exams go? When will you know your results? I'm sure you did brilliantly as always!

As for me, I'll have been in the new job three months by the end of next week so I'm feeling more settled in. At first I felt like I had no idea what I was doing but now I realise it's normal to feel like that. There was a lot to learn – there still is actually – and I soon had to get used to the idea that I can't know everything. I used to work late a lot and at weekends but I'm slowly getting into a normal routine.

Which means I'd love to come and visit! We really need a good catch up! I can't believe we haven't seen each other since Carl's wedding. How does next month sound?

Anyway, I'd better get back to work.

Congratulations on the new flat! Can't wait to see you!

Love,

Linda

Task 1

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Task 2

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Task 3

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Discussion

What's the best way to stay in touch with friends you don't see often?

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Submitted by Huini on Sun, 03/05/2020 - 12:05

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Friends are a blessing for everybody. People need friends to pass their time vividly. People love to share their feelings, enjoys, sorrows, happiness, etc to their friends. Like other people, I have many friends including school or university friends. For the sake of every individual, we live in different places. Sometimes we meet our friends in different ways. The way I would like to meet my friends is passing time in a restaurant. Pili is one of my favorite friends, I haven't been in touch for such a long time. Despite our desires, we can't meet each other owing to not being free. I have been busy since last month. Pili is also busy with his job. A few days ago, he gave me a mail to meet with him. I replied positively. We really need a good catch up. We planned to catch up at a nearby restaurant at our university. Can't wait to see him.

Submitted by Bunga on Fri, 03/04/2020 - 10:45

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Nowadays,I think it's not possible to always having keep in touch with our friends. There are so many medium we can use to stay in touch with our friend like whatsat or Instagram. If we can't meet for a long time we can make video call for a while or we can chat or send some picture from us.

Submitted by batool asha on Mon, 16/12/2019 - 14:14

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I think the best way to keep in touch with our friends is by texting or by social media.

Submitted by Sabah on Thu, 18/07/2019 - 00:43

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I usually get in touch with my friends on facebook or by calling them on phone.

Submitted by mariolawilcox on Tue, 30/04/2019 - 14:14

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The best way to be in touch with friends I don’t see often is by Facebook
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