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Unit 01 Close to you - WRITING

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School Exchange Programs - Writing Informal Emails

Student Exchange Program and Email Writing Exercises

💬 Exercise 1: School Exchange Discussion

Work in pairs. Does your school have an exchange programme with a school in another country? Do you think it's a good idea? Say why.

Students' own answers

📖 Exercise 2: Email Analysis

Read the email and answer the questions in pairs.

To: Muneer

Subject: Your stay in Ambleside

Hi Muneer,

Thanks for your nice email. We're really excited about your visit in December!

I'm fourteen years old and I'm in Grade 9 at secondary school. My favourite subject is English and I'm also really into painting and drawing. I love travelling, so I'm hoping to study Art abroad after school. I'm also a big fan of electronic music, so we definitely have something in common. ;–) Like you, I'm quite open and friendly and I get on well with everyone. At the moment, I'm really busy because I'm revising for my exams.

My mum's a doctor and my dad is a supermarket manager. We live in a flat near the centre of Ambleside. Ambleside isn't the most famous town in England but it's beside a beautiful lake. It's an amazing place for walking or mountain biking because it's near some awesome mountains. Bring your walking boots!

Two important things you should know. First, Ambleside can be cold and wet in winter. It can even snow! So pack a warm sweater. Also, I have a younger sister who is ten. She's sweet but a bit shy.

We're really looking forward to meeting you.

All the best,

Adel

  1. What's the relationship between Adel and Muneer? They're pen pals.
  2. Why is Adel writing to him? To tell him about himself, his family and his home town and to give him advice on his forthcoming visit.
  3. When is Muneer planning to visit? In December.
  4. Do Muneer and Adel have anything in common? They both like electronic music and they're both open and friendly.
  5. What is happening in Adel's life at the moment? He's revising for exams.
  6. What does Adel say about his family? His mum's a doctor, his dad's a supermarket manager, they live in a city centre apartment. He has a ten-year-old sister.
  7. What information does he give about Ambleside? It's near a beautiful lake and mountains, it's good for walking or mountain biking.
  8. Which two things does Adel tell Muneer to bring? Walking boots and warm clothes.
Exercise 3: Look at the email again. In which order does Adel write about these things?

1. age

2. school

3. favourite school subject

4. interests

5. personality

6. recent news

7. parents/family

8. the town/region

✍️ Exercise 4: Writing Guide

WRITING | An informal email of introduction

Paragraph 1

Greet your friend and thank him/her for his/her email:

How are you?
I hope you're well.
Thanks for your (nice) email.

Paragraph 2

Introduce yourself and mention recent news:

I'm in the first/last year of school.
I'm into/I'm interested in/I'm a big fan of...
My favourite subject/singer/team is...
Exercise 5: Find examples of so and because in Adel's email. Then choose the correct words.
  1. I love animals, so I think I'd like to become a vet in the future.
  2. I'm really excited because I'm starting driving lessons!
  3. We're decorating the apartment at the moment, so I'm sleeping in the living room.
  4. Aqaba is on the coast, so it's a great place for water sports.
  5. Bring a lot of light clothes because The Dead Sea can be really hot in May.

📝 Writing Task

WRITING TASK: Write an email of introduction to a student in Britain who is planning to visit you on a school exchange.

Include information about:

📰 Recent news

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Your family

🎨 Hobbies & interests

🏡 Hometown & activities

😊 Your personality

Students' own answers

🔗 Writing Resources

🌐 Trusted Writing Guides:

📝 British Council - Writing Skills:
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org - Writing Practice
✉️ Cambridge English - Email Writing:
https://www.cambridgeenglish.org - Writing Activities
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