email (b2, fce)

EMAILB2 – First for Schools

WHAT IS AN EMAIL?

AN EMAIL is written in response to the situation outlined in the question.

Candidates can expect to be asked to write letters or emails to, for example, an English-speaking friend or colleague, or a college principal. Emails should be written in an appropriate in register and tone for the specified target reader.

WHAT IS REGISTER & TONE?

FRIEND = INFORMAL, FRIENDLY

COLLEGE PRINCIPAL = FORMAL, RESPECTFUL

REGISTER

TONE

3 STEPS TO SUCCESS

Plan

Write

Review

PLAN

Underline key words

Brainstorm ideas

Think of useful expressions & vocabulary

UNDERLINE KEY WORDS

You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends. Write an email to Jack, answering his questions.

Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area? Should we take public transport or hire bikes? Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country? Join us if you can!

Please write soon,

Jack

UNDERLINE KEY WORDS

You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends. Write an email to Jack, answering his questions.

Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area? Should we take public transport or hire bikes? Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country? Join us if you can!

Please write soon,

Jack

BRAINSTORM IDEAS

You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends. Write an email to Jack, answering his questions.

Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area? Should we take public transport or hire bikes? Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country? Join us if you can!

Please write soon,

Jack

INSTOW, FISHING VILLAGE

BIKES, COASTAL ROAD & CHEAPER

HISTORY MUSEUM,LOCAL INVENTIONSONLY SATURDAY,

GOT SCHOOL

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends. Write an email to Jack, answering his questions.

Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area? Should we take public transport or hire bikes? Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country? Join us if you can!

Please write soon,

Jack

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Jack, who is coming to visit your country with some friends.

RESPONDING TO YOUR FRIEND’S NEWS:

I’m delighted

I think it’s great that

It’s a really exciting

I was so happy to hear that

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Where are the best places to explore and things to see in your area?

INTRODUCING A SUBJECT:

To answer your first question

ADVISING – GIVING AN OPINION:

(I really think) it would be a good idea to

You may want to

If I were you, I’d

I really think you should

In my opinion, you should

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Should we take public transport or hire bikes?

ADVISING – GIVING AN OPINION:

(I really think) it would be a good idea to

You may want to

If I were you, I’d

I really think you should

In my opinion, you should

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Are there any interesting museums or exhibitions to learn about your country?

INTRODUCING A SUBJECT:

As far as (museums) are concerned

Regarding (museums),

Believe it or not

GIVING INFORMATION:

I thought you might be interested to hear

I’m going to tell you about

I’ve managed to find some information about

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

Join us if you can!

APOLOGISING:

Sorry about

I’m afraid I won’t be able to

Unfortunately, I can’t

I’d love to………. but

What a pity! I have to ……….

GENERAL PLAN

Say thanks & respond to news

Make an excuse to finish email

Answer all parts of the question

WRITE

Follow plan

Use topic vocabulary

Vary grammatical structures

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: SPELL NAME RIGHT!

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: SPELL NAME RIGHT!

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

SAY THANKS

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

SAY THANKS

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

RESPONDS TO YOUR FRIEND’S NEWS

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

RESPONDS TO YOUR FRIEND’S NEWS

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

MENTION SOMETHING TO “TIE IN” WITH EXCUSE

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

MENTION SOMETHING TO “TIE IN” WITH EXCUSE

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

VARY GRAMMAR

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

VARY GRAMMAR

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

SALUTATION & 1ST PARAGRAPH

Hi Jack,

It was great to hear from you. It’s really exciting that you’re coming over, I’m sure your friends will love it here. I wish I could have some time to relax instead of studying all day!

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

2ND PARAGRAPH

To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!

ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION

2ND PARAGRAPH

To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!

ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION

2ND PARAGRAPH

To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

2ND PARAGRAPH

To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

2ND PARAGRAPH

To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!

TOPIC VOCABULARY

2ND PARAGRAPH

To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!

TOPIC VOCABULARY

2ND PARAGRAPH

To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: EXTRA INFO!

2ND PARAGRAPH

To answer you first question about what to do and visit, you may want to go to Instow - a picturesque, fishing village about 3 miles away. I think it would be a good idea to hire some bikes as It only takes 15 minutes to cycle there along the coastal road. It'll be cheaper and more fun than going by bus. Don’t forget to take your camera!

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: EXTRA INFO!

3RD PARAGRAPH

I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!

ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION

3RD PARAGRAPH

I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!

ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION

3RD PARAGRAPH

I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

3RD PARAGRAPH

I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

3RD PARAGRAPH

I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!

TOPIC VOCABULARY

3RD PARAGRAPH

I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!

TOPIC VOCABULARY

3RD PARAGRAPH

I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: EXTRA INFO!

3RD PARAGRAPH

I’ve managed to find some information about the History Museum, it sounds very interesting with lots of interactive displays. And, it’s free! Believe it or not, there’s a special exhibition of local inventions. You'll love it, you know you're such a geek!

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: EXTRA INFO!

4TH PARAGRAPH

I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.

ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION

4TH PARAGRAPH

I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.

ANSWER ALL PARTS OF QUESTION

4TH PARAGRAPH

I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

4TH PARAGRAPH

I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

4TH PARAGRAPH

I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.

TOPIC VOCABULARY

4TH PARAGRAPH

I’d love to join you, but I'm only free on Saturday. I've got to go to school, I can't miss any classes.

TOPIC VOCABULARY

5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF

Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.

See you soon,

Hermione

MAKE AN EXCUSE – “TIES IN” TO PARAGRAPH 1

5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF

Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.

See you soon,

Hermione

MAKE AN EXCUSE – “TIES IN” TO PARAGRAPH 1

5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF

Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.

See you soon,

Hermione

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF

Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.

See you soon,

Hermione

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF

Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.

See you soon,

Hermione

TOPIC VOCABULARY

5TH PARAGRAPH & SIGNING OFF

Anyway, I’d better stop now and get on with my revising. I hope this information is useful – let me know if you need anything.

See you soon,

Hermione

TOPIC VOCABULARY

REVIEW

Have you answered all parts of the question?

Grammar, vocabulary, spelling.

Have you consistently written in the correct register (style)?