Writing: A2 Lesson 6: How to Write a Short, Informal Email to a Friend

Writing: Basic Mechanics

A2 Lesson 6: How to Write a Short, Informal Email to a Friend

Listen to the lesson examples.

What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a short, informal email to a friend to make plans or share news.

Before You Write 🧠

Key Vocabulary (Click 🔊)

Let's learn these key terms for writing an email.

Informal

| ក្រៅផ្លូវការ

Friendly and relaxed. Used for friends and family.

Greeting

| ការស្វាគមន៍

The start of the email, like "Hi" or "Hello".

Body

| តួសំបុត្រ

The main message or paragraphs of the email.

Sign-off

| ការចុះហត្ថលេខា

The end of the email, before your name (e.g., "Best,").

The 5 Parts of an Informal Email

A good informal email is simple and clear. It has five parts.

Email Structure

1. Greeting: Start with Hi [Name], or Hello [Name],
2. Opening: A short, friendly line. How are you? or Hope you are well.
3. Main Message (Body): The reason you are writing. (e.g., I am writing to ask...)
4. Closing Line: A short line to end. Write back soon! or See you soon.
5. Sign-off: Finish with your name. Best wishes, or Regards,
   [Your Name]

Example Email

Here is an example of a good, clear, informal email.

To: dara@email.com
Subject: Weekend!

Hi Dara,

How are you? I hope you are having a good week.

I'm writing to ask if you are free on Saturday. I want to go to the cinema to see the new movie. Would you like to come?

Let me know!

Best wishes,
Vanna

Your Informal Writing Toolkit 🛠️

Use these phrases to make your emails sound friendly and natural.

Greetings (Informal)

• Hi [Name],
• Hello [Name],
• Hey [Name],

Opening Lines

• How are you?
• Hope you are well.
• Sorry I haven't written for a while.

Closing Lines

• Write back soon.
• See you soon.
• Hope to hear from you soon.

Sign-offs (Informal)

• Best wishes,
• All the best,
• Regards,

Practice What You Learned 🎯

Let's check your understanding. Click "Check Answers" when you're done.

Quiz 1: Formal or Informal?

Read the phrase and choose if it is for a **Formal** email (to a boss) or an **Informal** email (to a friend).

1. "Dear Sir or Madam,"

• Formal
• Informal

2. "Hey Vanna,"

• Formal
• Informal

3. "I am writing to inquire..."

• Formal
• Informal

4. "Talk soon,"

• Formal
• Informal

Quiz 2: Choose the Best Phrase

5. To start an informal email to your friend Dara, you should write:

• A) Dear Mr. Dara,
• B) Hi Dara,
• C) To Dara,

6. To finish an informal email to a friend, you can write:

• A) Yours faithfully,
• B) Best wishes,
• C) Yours sincerely,

Your Writing Mission ⭐

Write Your Own Email

Write a short, informal email (30-50 words) to your friend. Invite them to go to the market with you this weekend.

Use the 5-part structure:

1. Greeting: (Hi [Friend's Name],)
2. Opening: (How are you?)
3. Main Message: (Ask them to go to the market.)
4. Closing Line: (Let me know.)
5. Sign-off: (Best, [Your Name])