An Informal Letter to a Friend

Dear…,
Thanks for your letter.
It was great / a nice surprise to hear from you / to receive your letter.
I thought I’d write to let you know ...
I’ve been meaning to write to you for ages.
I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch recently but I’m pretty busy at the moment.
I’m sorry I haven’t written for ages / sooner / for so long but ...

Thanks a lot for ..... (+ explain why)

How is it going?
How are you? I hope you’re well and that….
I thought I’d drop you a line to let you know that. ..
Anyway,the real reason I’m writing is that. .

Can’t wait to...! Actually,

As for me,... Why don’t you...+V
Fantastic! Apart from that
By the way,... It’s a pity
What else? Well,I.... OK?
Well done! Well,...
Guess what! As you know,
I’m so pleased ... Before I forget,
'cause
I wish you + Past Simple/Past Cont. or Past Perf.

Well, I think that’s all for now. Let me know about...

I’m looking forward to hearing from you . It would be great to see you again,and I could ...
Don’t forget that you’re always welcome Anyway. I must go now-Mum is calling me for
to come and stay-we’d love to see you. dinner.
Drop by for coffee sometime. I’d better go.
Write soon. Keep in touch.
Write soon and tell me... Give my regards / love to your parents.
Do get in touch!

Best regards,
All the best,
Love,
Take care,
All the best,
Best wishes,
Yours,
Jane

PS Guess what! I’ve finally passed my driving test.