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!

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Restaurant Visits and Other Snippets

I Have Been to This Restaurant Three Times

This is the third time I have been to this restaurant.

Exhaustion Prevents Night Out

I am too exhausted to go out tonight.

Runners Face Difficulty in Race

The runners who took part in the race had a difficult time.

Race Date Inquiry

When is the race taking place next year?

Letter Sending Instructions

This letter will have to be sent first class.

Waitress Checks on Customer

The waitress asked me if I was waiting to be served.

Regret Over Jeans Purchase

If only I hadn’

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Teen Alcohol Abuse: Causes, Solutions, and Prevention

Teen Alcohol Abuse: Understanding the Problem

Many young people become addicted to alcohol. There are reasons behind this, but the most neglected is the consequence of their actions. Peer pressure is a significant factor in a teenager’s life. If a social group’s primary interest is drinking alcohol, they will often pressure others to do the same. Some feel compelled to drink at social gatherings because everyone else seems to be doing it, or because they believe it’s the “coolest” thing to do.

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Mastering English Tenses: Present, Past, and Future

Present Simple

The present simple tense is used for:

  • Habits, repeated actions, or events (e.g., She runs in the park every day).
  • With adverbs of frequency (always, usually, never, rarely, sometimes, often, etc.). Adverbs usually go before the main verb or after the modal/auxiliary verb (e.g., She often goes dancing at the weekends).
  • Facts that are always true (e.g., Famous singers earn a lot of money).
  • Fixed timetables (e.g., The train leaves in ten minutes).
  • Time clauses with a future meaning (e.g.,
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Elizabeth Bennet’s Character: Language and Duets with Darcy

Analyzing Elizabeth Bennet’s Character: Language and Duets with Darcy

Elizabeth Bennet’s character is deeply intertwined with her use of language and her interactions, or ‘duets,’ with Mr. Darcy.

Elizabeth’s words are consistently rooted in rationality and morality, reflecting a strong ethical compass. Her perspective on societal norms, particularly the marriage market and the entail system, is critical. Unlike many of her contemporaries, Elizabeth is not driven by a desperate need for a husband.

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English Grammar Exercises: Conditionals, Reported Speech, and More

Conditionals

  1. I would lend you 500 € if I had a lot of money.
  2. If I were rich, I would help the homeless.
  3. I’ll clean the kitchen if I have time.
  4. She would look more fashionable if she changed her look.
  5. I would go to Santorini if I had more holidays.
  6. If I ever win the lottery, I will buy a car.
  7. If you visited them, they would be the happiest.
  8. I would play with you if I weren’t tired.
  9. If Terry didn’t borrow so much money, he wouldn’t have debts.
  10. Unless she finishes work early, she will miss the bus.
  11. If you lose
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