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The document provides a guide for writing an informal email or letter for the FCE exam, specifically focusing on responding to a friend's email. It includes a structured plan for the email, addressing the friend's questions about places to visit, activities to do, and food preferences. Additionally, it offers phrases and suggestions for various parts of the letter, including invitations, requests, and providing information.

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letter-email

The document provides a guide for writing an informal email or letter for the FCE exam, specifically focusing on responding to a friend's email. It includes a structured plan for the email, addressing the friend's questions about places to visit, activities to do, and food preferences. Additionally, it offers phrases and suggestions for various parts of the letter, including invitations, requests, and providing information.

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FCE Writing: Letter-Email

Part 2. Letter-Email
Time: about 40 min
Number of words : 140-190
Type: Informal
Email
You've received an email from a friend:
I'm really looking forward to your visit this summer. Can you tell me what places you would
like to visit and the things you want to do? My mum also asks what you like to eat.
Write soon,
Ann
Email - Plan

Hi Ann,

Introduction: Thanks for your last email. It was great to hear from you. I
-Refer to the email can't wait to / I'm also excited about....
you have received.
- Respond
appropriately (express
your own enthusiasm)

2nd paragraph: You asked what places I want to visit and what things I want
Refer to the question. to do. Well, first of all I would really like.... Another place ....It
Give your answer. would be great if we could...

3rd paragraph:
Refer to another As for the food, tell your mum.... However I would really like to
question. Give your try...
answer.

Closing I can't wait to hear from you! / Write soon and tell me what you
Ask for a reply. Send think about the places I have suggested visiting!/ Send my
greetings. regards to your parents./ Say hi to your brother.

Lots of love, / Best Wishes, / Love

Niki
FCE Writing: Letter-Email

1. Responding to what your friend has said.

Original email Your email

- What places would you like to visit? .................................................................


.................................................................

- I'm worried about my exams .................................................................


.................................................................

- I have a lot of homework to do .................................................................


.................................................................

- I can' t wait to come and visit you .................................................................


.................................................................

- Could you tell me some things about ................................................................


your home town? ................................................................

- Could you help me with my school .................................................................


assignment? .................................................................
FCE Writing: Letter-Email

Reference
You asked if /what... you mentioned that.... Your letter says.... As for.... You said you...

Advice
If I were you, I'd......
I suggest you....
Why don't you....
You should...
It might be a good idea to....
The best thing to do is...

Preference
I would prefer..... / I would like to ..../ I would rather....

Invitations
Why don't you come...
Would you like to come...
I'd like to invite you to.....
How about staying with me?
I'd love it if you could come to .....

Requests
Could you....
Do you think you could...
It would be great if ....
Please send me....

Description of a place / route


It takes two hours to get there from....
It is an hour's drive from ......
It is next to / right opposite the post office
Central Athens is 20 kilometres from my house
The beach is a 10-minute walk from the hotel
FCE Writing: Letter-Email

Giving information
I've got lots of information to tell you about....
You wanted

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