B1 Writing · Lesson 9

Write an Email Giving Advice

Learn to give supportive advice in an informal email using clear suggestions, reasons, and encouraging language.

B1Informal advice email25 min100–110 words
Lesson progress
Explanation · 1 / 4

Study the structure and model before completing the three exercises.

Write an advice email that shows empathy, gives several practical suggestions using B1 modal language, explains reasons, and ends supportively.

Model text

Hi Sara, I am sorry to hear that you are feeling stressed about your exams. I think the first thing you should do is make a study plan instead of trying to study everything at once. You could choose two or three important tasks for each day and take short breaks between them. It might also help to turn off your phone while you study. If I were you, I would try to sleep properly before each exam, because being tired makes concentration much harder. You have worked hard, so do not forget to give yourself some credit. I am sure you know more than you think. Good luck, Emma

How to write

1
Show that you understand the problem

I am sorry to hear...

2
Give your first main piece of advice

I think you should...

3
Add two more practical suggestions

You could...

4
Explain why one or more suggestions may help

It might help to...

5
Finish with encouragement and a friendly closing

If I were you,...

Useful phrases

I am sorry to hear...
I think you should...
You could...
It might help to...
If I were you,...
Try to...
because...
Do not forget to...
I am sure...
Good luck,

Language focus

Build connected B1 writing:

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.

Develop, do not only list:

Explain why, add an example, or show a result.

Use a mix of simple and longer sentences, but keep every sentence easy to understand.

Remember:
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.
Exercises:
Exercise 1 · Language

Choose the best B1 language

Choose natural language that fits this writing task.

Practise useful language.
Exercise 1 · 2 / 4

You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6 to complete this exercise.

1
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
2
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
3
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
4
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
5
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
6
Which option is the best language for this part of the task?
Exercise 2 · Structure

Build the text in a clear order

Choose the clearest organisation for this type of B1 writing.

Practise the five-step structure.
Exercise 2 · 3 / 4

You need at least 5 correct answers out of 6 to complete this exercise.

1
What should you do first?
2
What is the best second step?
3
Which step belongs in the middle of the text?
4
What should come before the final sentence or closing?
5
What is the best final step?
6
Which order is clearest?
Exercise 3 · Writing

Write an Email Giving Advice

Learn to give supportive advice in an informal email using clear suggestions, reasons, and encouraging language.

Complete the ninth B1 Writing lesson.
Exercise 3 · 4 / 4

Write about 100–110 words and develop your ideas clearly.

Your task

Write an email to a friend who has a problem. Give practical advice, explain why it may help, and finish with encouragement.

  • Show empathy.
  • Give at least three pieces of advice.
  • Use advice language such as should, could, might, or If I were you.
  • Explain at least one reason.
  • Use encouraging language.
  • Finish naturally.
I am sorry to hear...I think you should...You could...It might help to...If I were you,...Try to...because...Do not forget to...I am sure...Good luck,
Your writing
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Quick check
Write about 100–110 words
Show empathy
Give at least three advice points
Use varied advice language
Explain why advice may help
Add encouragement
End like an email
Use clear complete sentences and connected ideas
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