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B1 Upper-Intermediate Writing · Lesson 7

Write a Personal Email About a Major Life Change

Learn to share important personal news in an organised, friendly email with details, feelings, and questions.

B1 Upper-IntermediateInformal personal email30 min120–130 words
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Explanation · 1 / 4
Study the structure and model before completing the three exercises.
Learning objective

Write an informal email explaining a major life change, giving background and details, expressing feelings, and maintaining interaction with the reader.

Model text

Hi Maya,

I wanted to tell you some big news: I have decided to move to Bristol next month for a new job. The company offered me a position in their design team, and after thinking about it for several weeks, I accepted. I am excited because the role will give me more responsibility, but I am also nervous about leaving a city where I know so many people. I have already found a small flat near the office, so at least I will not have a long journey to work. My brother is coming with me for the first weekend to help me move. Have you ever been to Bristol? If so, I would love some recommendations.

Write soon,
Alex

How to write

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Open with a friendly greeting and introduce the news
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Give background about the change
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Add practical details
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Explain how you feel
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Ask the reader a question and close naturally

Useful language

I wanted to tell you some big news...I have decided to...The main reason is...I am excited because...Have you ever...?Write soon,
B1 Upper-Intermediate focus: Develop each main idea with a reason, example, consequence, or reflection. Use a wider range of linkers, but keep the text natural and easy to follow.
Exercises:
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Exercise 1 · Language in the model text

Write a Personal Email About a Major Life Change

Read the model text closely. Choose the answer that best explains its grammar, vocabulary, linking, or register.

Analyse how the model uses language to achieve the writing purpose.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4
You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6.
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Why does Alex write “I have decided to move” rather than only “I decided to move”?
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What does the colon after “some big news” do?
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Why are “excited” and “nervous” joined with “but”?
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What does “at least” communicate in the sentence about the flat?
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Why is “Have you ever been to Bristol?” in Present Perfect?
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What does “If so” refer to?
Exercise 2 · Structure & development

Write a Personal Email About a Major Life Change

Use the model text to analyse how its ideas are ordered, connected, developed, and supported.

Analyse the organisation of this specific model text and the function of its details.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4
You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6.
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Why does the email announce the move in the first main sentence?
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What does the next sentence about the company add?
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Why is the flat detail useful?
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What function does the brother sentence serve?
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Why does Alex ask Maya about Bristol near the end?
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Which outline best matches the email?
Exercise 3 · Writing

Write a Personal Email About a Major Life Change

Learn to share important personal news in an organised, friendly email with details, feelings, and questions.

Complete the writing task.
Exercise 3 · 4 / 4
Write 120–130 words and develop your ideas clearly.
Your task

Write an email to a friend about a major change in your life, such as moving, changing jobs, starting a course, or beginning a new routine. Explain the change and how you feel about it.

  • Use a friendly greeting.
  • Clearly explain the major life change.
  • Give at least two supporting details.
  • Explain your feelings about the change.
  • Use a suitable informal tone.
  • Ask the reader at least one question.
  • Use a friendly closing.
I wanted to tell you some big news...I have decided to...The main reason is...I am excited because...Have you ever...?Write soon,
Your writing
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Quick check
•Write about 120–130 words
•Use a friendly greeting
•Explain why you are writing
•Develop the message with specific details
•Include a question or next step
•Use a natural friendly closing
•Use several linking expressions
•Use at least 7 clear sentences
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