Write a Personal Email Giving News
Learn to write a natural personal email that gives news, develops the update with details, and keeps the conversation going.
Study the structure and model before completing the three exercises.
Write a connected informal email with a friendly opening, recent news, details, reaction, future plans, questions, and a natural closing.
Model text
Hi Daniel, I wanted to tell you some good news. I finally started the cooking course I mentioned last month, and I have already learned several useful recipes. The classes are on Wednesday evenings, and the teacher makes everything easy to understand. Last week, we cooked fresh pasta, which was much harder than I expected, but it tasted great. I have also met some friendly people in the group, and we sometimes have coffee after class. Next month, we are going to learn how to make desserts, which I am really looking forward to. How is your new job going? Write back when you have time. Take care, Alex
How to write
Hi...
I wanted to tell you...
I finally...
Last week...
The good news is...
Useful phrases
Language focus
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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Write a Personal Email Giving News
Learn to write a natural personal email that gives news, develops the update with details, and keeps the conversation going.
Write about 100–110 words and develop your ideas clearly.
Write a personal email to a friend giving them some news. Add useful details, your reaction, a future plan, and at least one question.
- Use a friendly greeting.
- Introduce your news clearly.
- Add at least two details.
- Include a reaction or feeling.
- Mention a future plan.
- Ask at least one question and use a friendly closing.
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