EMAILB2 – First for Schools
WHAT IS AN EMAIL?
AN EMAIL is written in response to the situation outlined in the question.
Candidates can expect to be asked to write letters or emails to, for example, an English-speaking friend or colleague, or a college principal. Emails should be written in an appropriate in register and tone for the specified target reader.
WHAT IS REGISTER & TONE?
FRIEND = INFORMAL, FRIENDLY
COLLEGE PRINCIPAL = FORMAL, RESPECTFUL
REGISTER
TONE
3 STEPS TO SUCCESS
Plan
Write
Review
PLAN
Underline key words
Brainstorm ideas
Think of useful expressions & vocabulary
UNDERLINE KEY WORDS
You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends. Write an email to Jack, answering his questions.
Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area? Should we take public transport or hire bikes? Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country? Join us if you can!
Please write soon,
Jack
UNDERLINE KEY WORDS
You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends. Write an email to Jack, answering his questions.
Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area? Should we take public transport or hire bikes? Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country? Join us if you can!
Please write soon,
Jack
BRAINSTORM IDEAS
You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends. Write an email to Jack, answering his questions.
Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area? Should we take public transport or hire bikes? Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country? Join us if you can!
Please write soon,
Jack
INSTOW, FISHING VILLAGE
BIKES, COASTAL ROAD & CHEAPER
HISTORY MUSEUM,LOCAL INVENTIONSONLY SATURDAY,
GOT SCHOOL
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends. Write an email to Jack, answering his questions.
Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area? Should we take public transport or hire bikes? Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country? Join us if you can!
Please write soon,
Jack
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends.
RESPONDING TO YOUR FRIEND’S NEWS:
I’m delighted
I think it’s great that
It’s a really exciting
I was so happy to hear that
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area?
INTRODUCING A SUBJECT:
To answer your first question
ADVISING – GIVING AN OPINION:
(I really think) it would be a good idea to
You may want to
If I were you, I’d
I really think you should
In my opinion, you should
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Should we take public transport or hire bikes?
ADVISING – GIVING AN OPINION:
(I really think) it would be a good idea to
You may want to
If I were you, I’d
I really think you should
In my opinion, you should
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country?
INTRODUCING A SUBJECT:
As far as (museums) are concerned
Regarding (museums),
Believe it or not
GIVING INFORMATION:
I thought you might be interested to hear
I’m going to tell you about
I’ve managed to find some information about
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Join us if you can!
APOLOGISING:
Sorry about
I’m afraid I won’t be able to
Unfortunately, I can’t
I’d love to………. but
What a pity! I have to ……….
GENERAL PLAN
Say thanks & respond to news
Make an excuse to finish email
Answer all parts of the question
WRITE
Follow plan
Use topic vocabulary
Vary grammatical structures
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
ATTENTION TO DETAIL: SPELL NAME RIGHT!
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
ATTENTION TO DETAIL: SPELL NAME RIGHT!
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
SAY THANKS
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
SAY THANKS
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
RESPONDS TO YOUR FRIEND’S NEWS
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
RESPONDS TO YOUR FRIEND’S NEWS
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
MENTION SOMETHING TO “TIE IN” WITH EXCUSE
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
MENTION SOMETHING TO “TIE IN” WITH EXCUSE
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
VARY GRAMMAR
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
VARY GRAMMAR
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH
Hi Jack,
It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
2ND PARAGRAPH
To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!
ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION
2ND PARAGRAPH
To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!
ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION
2ND PARAGRAPH
To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
2ND PARAGRAPH
To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
2ND PARAGRAPH
To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!
TOPIC VOCABULARY
2ND PARAGRAPH
To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!
TOPIC VOCABULARY
2ND PARAGRAPH
To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!
ATTENTION TO DETAIL: EXTRA INFO!
2ND PARAGRAPH
To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!
ATTENTION TO DETAIL: EXTRA INFO!
3RD PARAGRAPH
I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!
ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION
3RD PARAGRAPH
I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!
ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION
3RD PARAGRAPH
I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
3RD PARAGRAPH
I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
3RD PARAGRAPH
I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!
TOPIC VOCABULARY
3RD PARAGRAPH
I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!
TOPIC VOCABULARY
3RD PARAGRAPH
I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!
ATTENTION TO DETAIL: EXTRA INFO!
3RD PARAGRAPH
I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!
ATTENTION TO DETAIL: EXTRA INFO!
4TH PARAGRAPH
I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.
ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION
4TH PARAGRAPH
I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.
ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION
4TH PARAGRAPH
I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
4TH PARAGRAPH
I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
4TH PARAGRAPH
I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.
TOPIC VOCABULARY
4TH PARAGRAPH
I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.
TOPIC VOCABULARY
5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF
Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.
See you soon,
Hermione
MAKE AN EXCUSE – “TIES IN” TO PARAGRAPH 1
5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF
Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.
See you soon,
Hermione
MAKE AN EXCUSE – “TIES IN” TO PARAGRAPH 1
5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF
Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.
See you soon,
Hermione
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF
Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.
See you soon,
Hermione
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF
Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.
See you soon,
Hermione
TOPIC VOCABULARY
5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF
Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.
See you soon,
Hermione
TOPIC VOCABULARY
REVIEW
Have you answered all parts of the question?
Grammar, vocabulary, spelling.
Have you consistently written in the correct register (style)?