HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL LETTER

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Martin. Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 100-120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing ….My best friend had a birthday party last weekend. We went on a picnic. There were many guests and it was great. And when is your birthday? How do you usually celebrate it? What present would you like to get for your next birthday?

Write back to Martin You have 30 minutes Answer his 3 questions Write 100-120 words Remember the rules of letter writing

Informal letter=Informal style Short forms (I’d, I’ve, there’s) Everyday vocabulary (It’s taken me a while to…, cool, well, by the way, anyway, so. Guess what! Wish me luck!) Phrasal verbs (get on, settle in) Idioms (He gets on my nerves)

Structure of the letter Love Lots of love All my love All the best Best wishes Yours Адрес пишущего (указывается в правом верхнем углу) • Квартира • Номер дома, название улицы • Город • Страна 6/9 Sadovaya St Dmitrov 146150 Russia (11) You asked me about… Well, I can say that… As you are interested in I’d like to tell you… Well, I'd better go now as I have to do my homework. I've got to go now! It's time for my favourite TV show. Anyway, I have to go now because my mum asked me to help her with the washing up. Write back soon Take care and keep in touch Drop me a letter when you can Hope to hear from you soon I can’t wait to hear from you I am sorry I have not answered earlier but I was really busy with my schoolwork. Дата написания письма (указывается под адресом) Dmitrov Russia Обращение, В начале письма автор обычно а) благодарит адресата за раннее полученную корреспонденцию; б) извиняется, что не писал раньше March,15 2012 15 March 2012 March 15th ,2012 15/03/12 (Br) 03/15/12 (Am) Основная часть письма (2-3 абзаца). В ней должны быть раскрыты все аспекты, указанные в задании. Не забудьте задать все необходимые вопросы. Thanks for your letter. Your last letter was a real surprise I was glad to get your letter It was great to hear from you Dear Tim, Or Dear Rebecca, В конце письма автор обычно упоминает о дальнейших контактах (используются фразы- клише). Завершающая фраза. Подпись автора (имя).

Main body - Answer the question of your pen-friend You asked me about… Well, I can say that… As you are interested in I’d like to tell you…

Схема-шаблон Voronezh Russia 15th March, 2012 Dear Martin, Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I’m glad/sorry to read that you …(had a good time). It’s cool to go on picnic! In your letter you asked me about … As for me… Of course… Actually… Well, I’d better go now as I have to take my dog for a walk. I’m looking forward to your next letter. All the best, Ivan

Thank you for your letter. It was great to hear about your new house! …. We moved to a new house a few weeks ago and I changed school. At first I was a bit afraid but I made new friends sooner than I expected. The teachers are nice and everything seems to be working out well. And what about you? Have you made any friends in your new school? Do you enjoy studying there? Have you got any new subjects this year? I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my music lesson. Drop me a line when you can. Lots of love, Emily. Write a letter to Emily. In your letter -answer her questions and tell her about your new school -ask 3 questions about her preferences in music Write 100-140 words. Moscow Russia June 8th 2011 Dear Emily, Thank you for your letter. It was great to hear about your new house! As for my new school, it's very big! It has three computer rooms and wonderful sports facilities. Actually, it seems a nice place and I enjoy studying there. The kids in my class are very friendly. I've already made some new friends and we often meet after classes. I've got only one new subject this year. It's Economics and I'm beginning to think that it's not difficult, after all! By the way, what music styles do you enjoy? Have you got any favourite bands? Would you like to go to their concert? As for me, I prefer Radiohead. They are cool I'd better go now. Mum wants me to help with the housework. Keep in touch! Lots of love, Ann

Take care and write back soon. I’m fine but I’ve got a very busy week ahead. I’m a member of the school team and we are preparing for an important match in the National Championship. Are you fond of football? Do you watch football matches on TV? What other sports do you enjoy? Well, I’d better go now. I’ve got to do some more training – I don’t want to lose this match. Take care and write back soon. Write a letter to Henry. In your letter -answer her questions and tell her about your new school -ask 3 questions about his preparation for the match Write 100-140 words.

Counting and Checking Don’t waste your time counting words! Count sentences only in main body as you know that: address, greeting - 3-10 words introduction -20 words conclusion – 20 words ending – 2-4 words You have to write 6 sentences with 10 words.

…When I think about leaving school it is clear I’m going to miss my school friends, classes and teachers very much. They’re so important to me. We seem to be very friendly and enthusiastic about participating in all the school events. What does school mean to you? Do you feel the same about it? Are you going to meet your school friends after you finish school? I have lived in London most of my life but I’d really love to travel to other countries… Write a letter to Nicole. In your letter − answer her questions. − ask 3 questions about her plans for travelling. Write 100-140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

Last month our class went to Washington to visit the National Museum of American History. It was my first visit there and it was fun! How often do you go to museums with your class, if at all? Which museum is your favorite or what museum would you like to visit? Why do you think people should go there? This summer we plan to go hiking with my parents. Write a letter to Tom. In your letter − answer his questions − ask 3 questions about his summer plans Write 100–140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.