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