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5.

7 WRITING An email to a friend Can do write informal emails / describe familiar places & things

To: Sandy
Subject: The summer course in UWA

Hi Sandy, A

Thanks for your email! B

I’m so excited you’re coming to Australia for a summer course! You’ll love it here—there’s so much
to see and do. I’m originally from Sydney, but I live in Perth now. Perth is a lively city on the west
coast, with plenty of shops, parks, and squares. When you arrive, we should explore the beaches
together, swim and even plan a trip to see the Great Barrier Reef! There are deserts in the centre of
Australia, but they aren’t as interesting. In the east there are some long, wide rivers, famous
beaches and there are mountains in the south. We can go there, too.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t make it to Hyde Park in London last time, but I really hope we can
explore all the beautiful sights together here in Australia!

UWA, the University of Western Australia here in Perth, is beautiful and a must-see! It is famous for
its beautiful campus by the Swan River. It is also one of the oldest universities in Australia.The
summer course, "Sustainable Development," lasts about four weeks. You have both lectures and
practical sessions, learning about environmental issues and solutions. Professors are very
knowledgeable and friendly. They share useful information and real-life examples. Plus, there are
fun activities like karaoke and disco nights—great for relaxing and making new friends.

There are also extra classes in subjects like Marine Biology, Photography, and more, so you have
plenty of options. I’m sure you enjoy it!

Can’t wait to see you! C

Love, D
Monica E
1 Read the email and answer the questions. 2 Match the descriptions in the box with the
1 Are there mountains in Australia? features A- E in the e-mail.
Yes, there are. They’re in the south.
2 What can you find in western and central Australia? Closing sentences

3 Where is the University of Western Australia? Greeting


4 What is UWA famous for? What can you do there?
Name of the sender
5 What three classes can you take at UWA?
Ending
6 What are the professors like? 1

Opening sentence
5.7 An email to a friend Can do write informal emails / describe familiar places & things

4 Complete the sentences with and, but, or.


3 HOW TO JOIN SENTENCES: AND, BUT, OR
1 We come from Texas ______ we live in NY.
We use and, but and or to join sentences. 2 There’ s a concert hall in the university
Find these three words in the email and campus ______ there’s a theatre, too.
match them with their meanings (a-c).
3 We can eat at home _______ we can go to a
1 and a gives different information café.

4 Lessons last a bit long ______ they’re all very


2 but b gives another choice fun!

3 or c adds and combine information 5 Would you like to go to the beach _______
visit a national park today?

5 LINKERS We can use when to join sentences. Find the example of when in the email.
• Come and visit Kocaeli.

• I’ll show you around.

• Joined version: I’ll show you around when you come and visit Kocaeli.

Now, join the following sentences using "when" as in the example:

Get in the taxi. Ask the driver to take you to Umuttepe Campus. ___________________________________

Visit Kocaeli. You should try cotton candy. _______________________________________________________

6 CONTRACTIONS We often use contractions in informal emails.


Notice how contractions make sentences sound friendlier and more conversational.
I am becomes I’m → "I’m so excited you’re coming to Australia!"

7 USEFUL PHRASES We often use phrases at the end of informal emails.


Write soon. Say hello to your family. See you soon / in July. Have a good trip.

8 FINISH THE EMAIL WITH


By for now, Regards, All the best, Love (if you write to a good friend),

2
5.7 WRITING An email to a friend p.3
WRITING TASK:

A friend from England is coming to study at a summer course at your university.


Make a few notes about your country (what to see), city (what to do), and university
(classes, professors, activities, campus) to tell him / her.
a. Write an email to your friend. (min.150 words)
b. First, think about how to begin and end the email.
c. Then use the example email as a guide and include adjectives (interesting, lively)
and linkers (and, but, or, when) where needed.

To:
Subject:

Hi ________________,

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