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Writing The Perfect Email For A2 Key For Schools

The document provides guidance on writing the perfect email for the A2 Key for Schools examination. It outlines the key components of an email, including greetings, an opening paragraph to respond to news and ask how the recipient is feeling, 3 main paragraphs to respond to important points, and a closing paragraph to say goodbye. It then provides examples of phrases to use for greetings, the opening paragraph, main paragraphs, and closing. Connectors are also included to link ideas between paragraphs.

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Writing The Perfect Email For A2 Key For Schools

The document provides guidance on writing the perfect email for the A2 Key for Schools examination. It outlines the key components of an email, including greetings, an opening paragraph to respond to news and ask how the recipient is feeling, 3 main paragraphs to respond to important points, and a closing paragraph to say goodbye. It then provides examples of phrases to use for greetings, the opening paragraph, main paragraphs, and closing. Connectors are also included to link ideas between paragraphs.

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Writing the Perfect Email for A2 Key for Schools

https://kseacademy.com/cambridge/b1-preliminary-pet/writing/email-english/

Email structure

 Greetings: we greet the person (i.e. say Hi or Hello followed by their first name).

 Opening paragraph: we respond to the person’s news and ask them how they are feeling.

 Main paragraph 1: we respond to the first important point.

 Main paragraph 2: we respond to the second important point.

 Main paragraph 3: we respond to the third important point.

 Closing paragraph: we use a closing phrase to start saying goodbye.

 Goodbye: we use a short farewell expression to say goodbye.

 Signature: we print or sign our first name.

Example Email for A2 Key for Schools


English phrases and expressions for your email

Greetings

 Hi John,

 Hello John,

 Dear John,

Opening paragraph

React to your friend’s or relative’s email

 It’s nice / great / good to hear from you.

 It’s nice / great / good to read your email.

 I’m glad to hear your news.

 I’m excited about… (your news.)

 It’s great to hear that…

 I’m sorry to hear that…

 I’m really sorry to read your news.

 Thanks a lot for writing!

 It was good to receive your email.

 Thank you very much for your email.

Ask your friend or relative how they are feeling

 Hope you are doing well.

 How’s it going?

 How are you (doing)?

 How are things (going)?

Main paragraphs

The important information must go in the main paragraphs. Make use of connectors and appropriate punctuation.

… and…

I love reading and listening to music.

My favourite meal is fish and chips.

…, but… : to connect two contrasting ideas.

I love watching Tv, but I don’t have a favourite show.

I am reading a book, but I don’t remember the title.


. However, …

Last month, I went to the cinema. However, I didn’t enjoy the movie.

I am a very big fan of this author. However, I haven’t read his last novel.

… because…

Moreover, …

My mum is the perfect cook because she knows a lot of recipes and has plenty of experience. Moreover, she
experiments with different ingredients all the time.

. Because of that, …

My mum likes to cook using new ingredients all the time. Because of that, she creates original dishes every month.

. As for…/ Regarding…

As for/Regarding why I like this cookery show, I think it’s because it’s a great way to see new recipes.

Time linkers: then, after that, yesterday, this morning, last summer, etc.

Last night, I watched a very good action film.

Closing paragraph Saying goodbye

 Well, it’s time to say goodbye.  Best wishes,

 Anyway, I have to go now.  Best,

 Well, it’s time to go.  Sincerely,

 Anyway, gotta go.  Take care,

 I really hope to hear from you soon.  All my love,

 I’m looking forward to hearing from you.  Love,

 I hope you write back soon.  Lots of love,

 Make sure you write back soon.  See you soon,

 Regards,

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