Email Writing: Formal, Informal, and Useful Phrases

Email Writing: Formal and Informal Styles

Informal Email Example

Informal Email

Hey Laia,

Just a quick email to see how you are. Have you got any news? It’s been a bit crazy here this summer. There’s loads of things going on—Jen’s got a new boyfriend, and Mum and Dad don’t like him. They told her that she couldn’t go to Ibiza with him in August. She was really annoyed.

Also, I saw your Facebook status has changed—single?? Have you and Emma split up then, or what? I wasn’t expecting that! You guys seemed really happy together last time we talked. Let me know what happened.

I almost forgot, I’ll be down near you in a couple of weeks—maybe we could meet up? It’s been ages since we last saw each other, and it would be great to catch up properly. We could go for a coffee or do something fun. Let me know when you’re free!

Anyway, I’ve got a new phone number. It’s 07700900912. Make sure to save it and give me a call when you can. I’d love to hear your news and find out what you’ve been up to.

Bye for now, Jare

Formal Email Example

Formal Email

Dear Mr./Ms. Anderson,

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to formally request permission to organize a fundraising charity event at Westwood High School.

The purpose of this event is to raise funds for local shelters and provide students with an opportunity to contribute to the community. We plan to hold the event on March 15th in the school gymnasium, with student performances, a raffle, and donation booths. This initiative will not only support a good cause, but it will also encourage student involvement in social responsibility projects.

I believe this event will be beneficial to both the school and the community, as it will promote teamwork, leadership, and civic engagement among the students. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this proposal further and ensure that all necessary approvals and regulations are met. Please let me know a convenient time for a meeting.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to your response and appreciate your support. Please let me know if you need any additional information.

Sincerely, Jare

Grammar and Vocabulary

Present continuous (plans): am/is/are meeting

Present simple (events): starts

Future continuous (actions in specific time): will be sitting

Future perfect: will have finished

Vocabulary Related to Social Issues

Robots: robotak

Artificial intelligence: adimen artifiziala

A virtual world: mundu birtual bat

War: gerra

Crime wave: krimen olatua

Pollution: kutsadura

Catastrophe: hondamendia

Overpopulation: gainpopulazioa

Climate change: klima aldaketa

Epidemic: epidemikoa

Space travel: espazio bidaia

Space station: espazio estazioa

Phrasal Verbs

Alien: estraluurtarra

Bump into someone: norbaitekin topo egin

Call round: dei errolda

Come along with: zatoz nirekin

Come over, come round: zatoz hona

Drop someone off: utzi norbait

Go along with: zoaz berarekin

Go out: zoaz kanpora

Have someone round: norbait batenbat izatea

Meet up: elkartu

Stay in: egon hemen

Vocabulary Related to Volunteering and Activism

Volunteer: boluntarioa

Raise awareness: sentsibilizazioa

Appeal: apelacion

Sponsor: babeslea

Give to charity: karitateari eman

Fundraise: diru bilketa

Take part in: parte hartu

Raise money: diru biltzea

Campaign: campaña

Protest: protesta

Demonstrate: demostratu

Hold a rally: mitin bat egin

March: martxa

Sing a petition: kantatzeko eskaria