PRACTICE: LETTER WRITING

Practice 1: Identify the parts of a letter:

In pairs,write the following words/ phrases in the corresponding place:

1. Regards, 13. It was great to hear from you.

2. Love, 14. We look forward to hearing from you.
3. Dear Herman, 15. Thanks for your letter.
4. That’s all for now. 16. Reply soon!
5. Lots of love, 17. Best wishes,
6. Well, that’s all my news. 18. How are you? I’m fine.
7. Dear Mr. White, 19. Give my regards to your parents.
8. Give my love to your sister 20. I look forward to hearing from you.
9. I hope you’re well. 21. I hope to hear from you soon.
10. My mother sends her love. 22. Thank you very much for your letter of
11. Write soon! December 1 st.
12. I have some good news. I’m writing to 23. How’s your family?
tell about my last holidays.

GREETINGS INTRODUCTION

CLOSING A LETTER SIGNING OFF

 Practice 2: Complete the writing below by choosing A-F to fill in each blank:

Task: Write a letter to a pen friend in England. Tell her/him about what you did last weekend.

(around 120-150 words).

14, Paseo La Centinela

Icod de los Vinos

38430

26.03.06

Dear George,

(1) __________________________. I write this letter (2) ______________________ I went

diving, our hobby. Do you remember last year in Garachico?

A weekend ago (3) ________________________. We were in the same place as last year very
early, at about half past seven in the morning. (4) _________________________ and my old
friend Antonio.

The place for the meeting was Las Cucharitas. Las Cucharitas is a sailors’ canteen. All the
people there speak about the sea. The wonderful sea! One hour later all the equipment was
ready for submersion. The sea was calm and the weather was crystally clear. We put our wet
suits on.

At nine o’clock that Sunday morning we began to submerge after we jumped into the sea. (5)
__________________. We saw a little octopus and a pair of starfish. It was a very nice
underwater dive. One hour later we were in the quay speaking about the sea plants, etc. It’s
always the same thing, you know…

George, come soon, and tell me the day to meet you at the airport.

(6) ____________________________.

Best wishes,
 Tino.

A. How are you? I hope you are very well.

B. I went with my brother Robert
C. Give my love to your wife and the children.
D. we went to Garachico again
E. to tell you about what I did last weekend.
F. There were a lot of fish everywhere

Practice 3:
You have some British friends in the
UK, and you stayed with them for a 1. Look at the list of things Christelle says
week last month. Write a letter to thank in her letter. Number them in a logical order
them. 1-7.
A. 0She suggests the best time to come to
Dear Stephanie and David, Geneva.

Sorry for not writing earlier but I’ve been B. 0She thanks them for having her to
terribly busy since I got back! stay.
I’m writing to thank you for letting me C. 0 She talks about what she’s been doing
stay with you in August I had a fantastic lately.
time. The weather was perfect and I really D. 0 She apologizes for not writing
think my english got better. I hope you before.
think so too!
It was very nice to meet Claire and Emma. E. 0 She mentions good experiences in
There were a lot of memorable days, but Scotland.
I’ll never forget the open air concert we F. 0 She thanks them again and invites them to
went to or the visit to Edinburgh Castle. stay.
G. 0 She talks in general about the nice
For the last three weeks I’ve been very things that happened in Scotland.
busy organizing everything for my next
year at university. I’ve also been doing a
lot of exercise as I put on three kilos while 2. Find and correct punctuation/spelling
was in Glasgow! I’ve been going mistakes in the second paragraph.
swimming everyday and playing football
with my friends.

Anyway, that’s all for now. Thanks again

for everything. Don’t forget my invitation
to come to Geneva - my family would love
to meet you. Spring would be a great time
as it’s warm.
Give my love to Claire and Emma.
Best wishes,

Christelle

Practice 4:
This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

I’ve just seen a brilliant programme about dolphins on TV. Which programmes have
you enjoyed recently? How much television do you watch?

Write your letter, answering your penfriend’s questions, in 120-150 words.

Practice 5:

This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

My parents want me to go on holiday with them this summer but I’d prefer
to go somewhere with my friends. I have to choose. What do you think I
should do?

Now write a letter, giving your friend some advice.

Write your letter on your answer sheet.