Reply to a Friend's Email
Learn to reply to a friend by responding to their news, answering questions, adding your own update, and suggesting a next contact.
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Write an informal reply email that acknowledges the original message, answers the reader, adds personal news, asks a question, and closes naturally.
Model text
Hi Mia, Thanks for your email. Your camping trip sounds amazing, especially the part about sleeping near the lake. You asked about my weekend, and it was quite busy. On Saturday, I helped my brother move into his new apartment, so we spent most of the day carrying boxes and building furniture. On Sunday, I met some friends for lunch and then went to the cinema. I have not seen the film you mentioned yet, but I want to watch it soon because several people recommended it. Are you free next weekend? Maybe we could meet for coffee and you can show me your photos. Best, Leo
How to write
Thanks for your email.
That sounds...
You asked about...
As for...
On Saturday,...
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Use clear topic sentences and support them with specific details.
Connect ideas with words such as because, however, for example, although, finally when they fit the task.
Explain why, add an example, or show a result.
Use a mix of simple and longer sentences, but keep every sentence easy to understand.
At B1, your reader should be able to follow the text from beginning to end without guessing how the ideas connect.
Specific details and reasons make your writing stronger than general statements.
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Reply to a Friend's Email
Learn to reply to a friend by responding to their news, answering questions, adding your own update, and suggesting a next contact.
Write about 100–110 words and develop your ideas clearly.
Reply to a friend’s email. React to their news, answer at least one question, add your own news, and keep the conversation going.
- Use a friendly greeting or thanks.
- React to the friend’s news.
- Answer at least one question or topic.
- Add your own update with details.
- Ask a question or suggest a plan.
- Use a friendly closing.
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