Teacher Husna (Writing)

A) Useful Expressions

i. Greeting
- Greet the person you are writing the email to
 Hello Siti,
 Hi Mum,
 Dear Uncle Lim,
 Dearest Adam,
ii. Opening Paragraph
- Begin your email and say why you are writing. Use phrases like:
 How are you?
 How are things? I hope everything’s okay.
 Thanks for your email.
 It’s great to hear from you again.
 I’m writing to tell you …
 I want to let you know that …
iii. Body Paragraph
- Mention everything you want to include in your email. Answer the
purpose.
iv. Closing Paragraph
- State everything you want to emphasise and end your email. Use phrases
like:
 Well, that’s all for now.
 I look forward to hearing from you.
v. Signing Off
- Use a signature ending and put your first name below it.
 Best wishes.
 Bye for now.
 Regards,
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B) Question

You received an email from your cousin who wanted to buy a birthday present for your
brother.

Hi,

Your brother’s birthday is next week. I know that he is a gadget freak, but I can’t decide
what to get him.

What do you think I should buy for him and why? How much do you think I should spend?

After all, you are his brother. I believe you know him better than I do.

Thanks in advance.
Ikhmal.

Now write an email to your cousin in about 80 words.

C) Task Requirement

1. What is the main task?

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2. What is the purpose of the email?

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3. To whom should you reply to?

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D) Outline

To:
Subject:

Dear _________________________,

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Bye for now.

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E) Hands-on Practice

You received an email from your best friend who wanted to buy a new computer for
himself.

In about 80 words, write an email to your best friend to respond to his request.