Advice to write the email in the exam:

Read the email. Who is it from? What is it about? What points (4) do you have to answer?

Starting your email

If the email is for your teacher:

● Dear Mr… , / Dear Ms …. ,
Thanks for your email about…

If the email is for a friend:

● Hi…,
How are you?
It was great to hear from you

● Hey…,
How are things?
It was great to hear from you

Phrases to introduce the points you need to put in your email:

Do NOT write ‘YES’ or ‘NO’

● Thinking about…(+ noun, + -ing)

● As for…(+ noun, + -ing)
● Referring to…(+ noun, + -ing)
● Regarding…(+ noun, + -ing)
● With regard to…(+ noun, + -ing)
● When it comes to …. (+ noun, + -ing)
● In your last letter you asked me whether ….
● In your last letter you told me….

Usa estas frases para introducir las ideas que tienes que mencionar. Por ejemplo:

● Thinking about the food for the party, in my opinion…

● As for planning the presentation, I believe….
● Referring to dressing in special clothes, If you ask me…
● When it comes to games, why don’t we….
Closing your email

Si tu email hace referencia a un evento futuro (fiesta, excursión, concierto, visita para ver a la
amiga, etc), conviene usar la frase “I’m really looking forward to…”. Por ejemplo:

● I’m really looking forward to the party

● I’m really looking forward to going to the beach with you
● I’m really looking forward to seeing you next week

See you soon,

Lucía

Best wishes,
Ramón

All the best,

Víctor
Expressions and phrases to use in the email:

Responding to good news: Responding to bad news:

● It’s amazing that… ● I’m sorry to hear that…
● It’s fantastic that… ● It’s a pity/shame that…

Saying that you think something is a Expressing preference:

good/bad idea: ● Personally, I would prefer to + INF
● I think that … is a ● Honestly, I would rather +INF
splendid/wonderful idea.
● I don’t think that… is such a great
idea.
● I think that… is a horrible/terrible
idea.

Making a suggestion: Giving advice:

● Why don’t we…+INF ? ● You should + INF
● Why don’t you… +INF? ● Maybe you ought to + INf
● Why not …+INF ? ● If I were you, I would + INF
● What do you think about…+ING ? ● If I were in your shoes, I would +
● How about …+ING ? INF

Making an offer: Making a request:

● Would you like me to + INF? ● Can you + INF…?
● If you want, I can + INF ● Do you mind +ING …?
● Could you + INF…?

Giving good news: Giving bad news:

● I have some amazing news, … ● I’m sorry, but …
● Guess what? … ● I’m sorry to tell you that…
● I’m afraid that…

Saying that you can do something Expressing your opinion:

● Yes, of course I would love to + INF ● I believe…
● Yes, I would really like to +INF ● I reckon…
● If you ask me,...
● To tell you the truth,...
● In my opinion, …

Thanking someone
 ● Thank you for +ING
● Thank you in advance for +ING

Usa lenguaje informal:

● Contractions – Don’t / I’m / He’s / you’re etc

● Exclamation marks (!) – I think that having a surprise birthday party is a splendid idea!
● Informal language – take care / keep in touch / hang out etc