Write an Email Making Suggestions
Learn to make several suggestions, compare options, explain preferences, and invite the other person to decide with you.
Study the structure and model before completing the three exercises.
Write an informal email with multiple suggestions, reasons, comparison language, a time frame, and a clear question for the reader.
Model text
Hi Ben, I have been thinking about what we could do for Maya's birthday next Saturday. Why don't we organise a picnic in the park if the weather is good? We could ask everyone to bring some food and prepare a small surprise cake. Another idea is to book a table at the new Italian restaurant, but it may be more expensive and less relaxed. I think the picnic would feel more personal, and we could also bring some music and simple games. We should decide by Wednesday so we have enough time to tell everyone and check the weather forecast. What do you think? Best, Nina
How to write
Why don’t we...?
We could...
Another idea is to...
What about...?
I think ... would be better because...
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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 an Email Making Suggestions
Learn to make several suggestions, compare options, explain preferences, and invite the other person to decide with you.
Write about 100–110 words and develop your ideas clearly.
Write an email making suggestions for a plan or event. Give at least two options, explain your preference, and ask what the other person thinks.
- Introduce the situation.
- Make at least two suggestions.
- Use suggestion language.
- Compare options or explain a preference.
- Include a practical time/detail.
- Ask for the other person’s opinion.
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