اللغة الإنجليزية — Writing: How to Write an Email (Formal and Informal) — 1 ثانوي — شعبة آداب — بكالوريا — المنهاج الجزائري

اللغة الإنجليزية — Writing: How to Write an Email (Formal and Informal) — 1 ثانوي — شعبة آداب — بكالوريا — المنهاج الجزائري

Email writing is an essential skill. Different situations require different levels of formality.

I. Formal Email Structure

1. Subject line: Clear and concise.
2. Salutation: Dear Mr/Ms [Last Name], Dear Sir/Madam,
3. Body: Introduction → Purpose → Details → Request/Action.
4. Closing: Yours sincerely (if you know the name) / Yours faithfully (if you don’t).
5. Signature: Full name, position, contact info.

II. Informal Email Structure

1. Subject: Friendly but clear.
2. Salutation: Hi [Name], Dear [Name], Hello [Name],
3. Body: Friendly opening → Main message → Closing.
4. Closing: Best wishes, Best regards, Love, See you soon.
5. Signature: First name only.

III. Useful Phrases

Formal: I am writing to… / I would like to… / I would be grateful if… / Please find attached… / I look forward to hearing from you.

Informal: Just a quick note to… / I wanted to let you know… / Thanks for your email… / Hope to hear from you soon.

IV. Exercises

1. Write a formal email to a university asking for information about a course.
2. Write an informal email to a friend inviting them to your birthday party.

For more lessons, visit:
Argumentative Essay
and
Formal Letter.