English – Writing: How to Write an Email Formal and Informal – 2nd Year Middle School – Algerian Curriculum

How to Write an Email: Formal and Informal

Informal Email

To friends and family. Use friendly language, contractions, and emoticons.

Structure: Subject line, greeting (Hi/Hey), body, closing (Best/Love), signature.

Formal Email

To teachers, employers, or officials. Use polite and professional language.

Structure: Subject line, greeting (Dear Mr./Ms.), body, closing (Best regards/Sincerely), signature.

Exercises

1. Write an informal email to a friend about your weekend
2. Write a formal email to your teacher asking about an assignment