How to Write formal and informal Emails in English
About course
Despite the variety of chats and messengers, email is still a popular communication channel at work. If you want to fix an agreement, get an official answer, or give your message seriousness - you write an email.
Our course will teach you how to write emails in English. We will analyze the vocabulary for official and unofficial emails, see which email structure is optimal, and consolidate all this with examples and tasks.
To write emails in English skillfully and persuasively, take this course from booyya. Write so that your emails are easy and pleasant to read.
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Level:
Intermediate
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30 minutes
- 1 lesson
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18
tasks
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Teacher's language:
English
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Interactive exercises
Course program
1 LESSON
Email structure
Reading two emails and comparing. DO and 2 DON’T of an email. Interesting fact about emailing
Email language (formal vs. informal)
Essential vocabulary. Greetings and closing remarks
Practice tasks
Who is this course for
For those who write emails for work and in everyday life.
For those who want to be able to write more formal and less formal emails.
For those who wish to have a clear structure that will make the email clear and understandable.
For those who want the vocabulary commonly used in formal and informal emails.
What will you get after the course
You will learn how to write emails with a clear and well-structured structure. You will get vocabulary for writing official and unofficial emails. This is a short online lesson you can quickly complete and write competent and clear emails in English today.
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Level:
Intermediate
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30 minutes
- 1 lesson
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18
tasks
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Teacher's language:
English
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Interactive exercises
It seems that anyone with a little knowledge of the language and Google Translate can write a letter in foreign language. However, everything is not a piece of cake. In order to write a grammatically correct and easy to understand letter, it is worth figuring out what emails are, what constructions are used by natives in one or another case.
What are emails in English?
It is important to understand the target audience and the context of communication when writing letters in order to use the appropriate tone and style. In formal letters, where professional communication is important, you should follow a more formal approach, while in informal ones you can express more of your personality and emotions.
Therefore, to figure out how to write an email in English, let's look at them based on their purposes.
Features of official emails
Business emails are used in professional environments, such as business, education, and scientific fields. They differ from informal letters in style, employing formal vocabulary and complex grammatical structures. Let's explore the main features of such messages.
The subject of the letter is concise and should indicate the essence of the message.
The letter itself begins with a formal greeting: "Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name]" or "To Whom It May Concern" in cases where you are not sure to whom the message is addressed.
An official email should be written in a formal tone, without abbreviations and jargon. The essence of the message in English should be stated specifically, clearly and succinctly.
Finish with the words of thanks and a note that you expect a response, such as "Sincerely," "Yours faithfully," or "Best regards," followed by your name and title.
How to write informal letters
When you write to friends or close colleagues, you can avoid using standard business constructions. The text of such messages can be freer, but you will also have to be aware of different constructions.
For example, an English greeting can look like "Hi [Name]" or "Hello [Name]".
Informal letters allow you to express personal feelings and emotions. You can use jargon, as well as abbreviations and emojis in accordance with the communication style.
In the end, you can use a casual signature, for example, "Cheers," "Take care" or "Best wishes," followed by your name.
What do you need to know to write an email?
To learn how to write letters correctly, it is important to pay attention to the following aspects during the course:
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Grammar and spelling: Learn the basics of grammar, such as the correct use of tenses, prepositions, and articles.
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Vocabulary: Learn phrasal verbs, idioms and expressions that are often used in business communication.
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Understand standard phrases and deal with templates for writing an email.
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Learn to distinguish between formal and informal communication styles, practice using the appropriate style in different situations.
Understanding the appropriate tone and etiquette for formal and informal emails is one of the key skills that will help you master email writing in English.
Remember that written communication is an important skill that can improve your professional effectiveness and help you work successfully with others.
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