Snail Mail Pen Pal Friends Writing Skills Snail Mail Pen Pal Friends

aki1975     Aki, 31 y.o. Alton, United Kingdom Speaks English Looking for Email Pen Pals Snail Mail Pen Pals Language Exchange

nicolejofletch     Nicole, 18 y.o. High Wycombe, United Kingdom Speaks English Learning Spanish, French Looking for Snail Mail Pen Pals Friendship

Semi-formal style is characterized by: less formal language I am writing to… formal linking words Also, Furthermore, Moreover words/ phrases in the passive It is understood respectful, polite tone Thank you once again

• Start a new paragraph for each topic • Start a new paragraph for each topic. • Use respectful and polite tone. • Use formal linking words • Use words/ phrases in the passive • Use less formal language • Use simple grammar. Avoid things like the passive • Use smileys. • Use informal greetings and endings. • Use numbers and bullet points to make the message clearer. • Use abbreviations like coz and uni

Soohyun_     29 y.o.  Suwŏn, South Korea Speaks Korean Learning English French Russian Looking for Email Pen Pals Language Exchange Friendship Snail Mail Pen Pals

PLAN Dear Mr and Mrs…..(Your penpals parents’ surname) Para 1: reason(s) for writing Para 2: express gratitude for room/excellent food/sightseeing/hospitality/etc Para 3: explain how your English has improved Para 4: thanks again, invite family to visit you Best regards, ………..(your first name)

Homework Imagine you spent three weeks at your English penpal’s house. Write a letter to the family thanking them for their hospitality.