English: Writing a Postcard — Format and Practice — Third Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

Writing a Postcard: Format and Practice

Writing a postcard is a simple and fun way to communicate with friends and family. In this lesson, we learn how to write a postcard in English.

1. Parts of a Postcard

• Date: Write the date at the top.
• Greeting: Dear…, Hello…, Hi…
• Body: Write about your holiday, activities, and feelings.
• Closing: Love, Best wishes, See you soon, Yours faithfully
• Signature: Your name at the end.

2. Useful Phrases

• I am having a great time in…
• The weather is beautiful/hot/warm/rainy.

li>Yesterday, I visited/went to…

• The food is delicious.
• I wish you were here.
• See you soon.

3. Example Postcard

“July 10, 2026

Dear Mom and Dad,

I am having a wonderful time at the beach in Oran. The weather is sunny and hot. Yesterday, I swam in the sea and played football on the sand. The food is delicious, especially the fish. I miss you all. See you next week!

Love,
Ahmed”

Exercises

1. Write a postcard to your friend about your holiday.
2. Include: date, greeting, 3 activities, closing, and your name.

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