Welcome to Module 3! At the A2 level, writing transitions from academic exercises to real-world applications. Writing is not only about essays and stories; it is about managing your daily life and communicating clearly.
Today, we will focus on highly practical, functional texts: structuring an informal email to a friend and writing a sequence-based recipe using imperative command verbs.
Welcome to Module 3. Writing is not only about composing academic essays; it is a critical tool for managing your daily life and communicating with peers.
Today, we focus on highly practical, functional texts. We will master the structure of an informal email to a friend and learn how to write a sequence-based recipe using imperative command verbs.
1. The Informal Email Framework
An informal email is sent to friends, family, or close colleagues. It utilizes a relaxed tone but must still follow a structured architectural layout: Subject, Greeting, Opening, Body, and Sign-off.
Subject: Coffee this weekend?
How are you? I hope you are doing well. (Opening)
I am writing to see if you are free this Saturday. I found a great new cafe near the river. We can grab a coffee and catch up. Let me know if you have time! (Body / Main Message)
Best wishes, (Sign-off)
Sopheak
2. Writing a Simple Recipe
When writing instructions or a recipe, we use Sequencing Words to establish chronological order, and Imperative Verbs to give direct commands.
Always place a comma after your sequencing word before issuing the command.
An imperative verb begins the sentence. You do not use a subject pronoun (I, You, He).
A frequent constraint occurs when students mix standard email writing (S-V-O) with recipe writing (Imperative). In an email telling a story, you must include the subject. In a recipe giving an instruction, you must remove the subject.
Recipes use command verbs. Do not use subject pronouns like 'I' or 'You' in recipe steps.
Functional Evaluation Module
Functional Verification Complete
Active Writing Missions
Linguistic Generation Engine
Lesson Summary & Review
Let's review the key concepts covered in the interactive module above to ensure you are ready to write clear, functional texts in English.
Informal Emails
An informal email is sent to friends, family, or close colleagues. It must follow a structured layout:
- Subject Line: A short summary of the email's purpose.
- Greeting: E.g., "Hi Dara,"
- Opening: E.g., "How are you? I hope you are doing well."
- Body: The main message.
- Sign-off: E.g., "Best wishes," or "Talk soon,"
Recipes and Imperative Verbs
Unlike conversational emails that require a subject (e.g., "I cook dinner"), instructions use Imperative Verbs. An imperative verb is a command. You must drop the subject pronoun. Say "Chop the onions" instead of "You chop the onions."
Sequencing Words
To organize instructions chronologically, use sequencing words followed by a comma: First, Next, Then, Finally.
