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Exercises
Writing · A1

Write a Postcard

Learn how to write a simple postcard about a trip using information about location, accommodation, weather, activities, and feelings.

Travel and Holidays Postcard 15 min 40–50 words
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Explanation · 1 / 4

Learn the structure first. Then practise it in the Exercises tab.

Learning objective

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a postcard: greet the reader, say where you are and who you are with, describe the weather, mention what you are doing, give your opinion, and finish with a friendly closing.

Model text

Hi Emma! I'm in Barcelona with my family. We are staying in a small hotel near the beach. The weather is warm and sunny. We swim every day and eat delicious food. The city is beautiful. I really like it here. See you soon! Leo

How to write

1
Start with a greeting.

Hi Emma!

2
Say where you are and who you are with.

I'm in Barcelona with my family.

3
Say where you are staying and describe the weather.

We are staying in a small hotel near the beach.
The weather is warm and sunny.

4
Mention one or two holiday activities.

We swim every day and eat delicious food.

5
Give your opinion and finish naturally.

I really like it here.
See you soon! Leo

Useful phrases

Hi ...!
I'm in...
I'm here with...
We are staying in...
The weather is...
It is warm and sunny.
We go to...
We visit...
We eat...
I really like it here.
We are having a great time.
See you soon!

Language focus

Use the present continuous for a temporary stay:

We are staying in a small hotel.

I'm travelling with my family.

Use the present simple for regular holiday activities:

We swim every day.

We eat at small cafés.

We visit the beach in the morning.

Remember:
I'm in Barcelona with my family.
The weather is warm and sunny.
We are staying in a small hotel.
Not: We staying in a small hotel.
Exercises:
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Exercise 1 · Language

Choose the correct sentence

Choose the correct sentence in each question.

Practise location, accommodation, weather, holiday activities, and postcard closings.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4

Remember: use “in” with cities, “are staying” for temporary accommodation, and “is” after “the weather”.

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Which sentence is correct?
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Which sentence is correct?
3
Which sentence is correct?
4
Which sentence is correct?
5
Which sentence is correct?
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Which closing is correct?
Exercise 2 · Structure

Build a simple postcard

Choose the best sentence for each part of Leo’s postcard.

Put the main parts of a postcard in a clear order.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4

A clear postcard can include a greeting, location, accommodation, weather, activities, opinion, and closing.

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Greeting
2
Location and company
3
Accommodation
4
Weather
5
Activities
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Opinion and closing
Exercise 3 · Writing

Write a postcard

Now write your own short postcard from a holiday or trip.

Use what you learned in this lesson.
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Write about 40–50 words. Keep your postcard friendly and clear.

Your task

Write a 40–50 word postcard from a holiday or trip.

  • start with a greeting
  • say where you are
  • say who you are with or where you are staying
  • describe the weather
  • mention one or two activities
  • give your opinion about the place or trip
  • finish with a friendly closing
Hi ...! I'm in... I'm here with... We are staying in... The weather is... We go to... We visit... We eat... I really like it here. We are having a great time. See you soon!
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• Write about 40–50 words
• Start with a greeting
• Say where you are
• Say who you are with or where you are staying
• Describe the weather
• Mention one or two activities
• Give your opinion about the place or trip
• Finish with a friendly closing
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