Writing an Email

person typing an email on a computer
CEFR: A1
email writing

Writing an Email



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🎧 Read/Listen first

Writing an email is easy. First, start with a greeting. You can say "Hello" or "Hi". Next, write the main message. For example, "I hope you are well." Finally, end with a closing like "Best regards". Don't forget to add your name. This is how you write a simple email.

⚡ Learning goals

  • Learn how to write an email
  • Use simple phrases for emails
  • Practice email structure

🔑 Key language

  • Hello, I hope you are well. Hello, I hope you are well. My name is John.
  • Best regards, Best regards, John.
  • I want to ask about… I want to ask about the meeting.

🌍 Global comprehension

What do you start with in an email?

What is a good closing for an email?

Complete: I want to ask about ___.

✍️ AI writing analysis

CEFR: A1Length: 3-5 sentences

Task: Write a short email to a friend.

Use a greeting, a message, and a closing.

Success criteria: The email has a greeting, message, and closing.

Target vocabulary

  • greeting
  • message
  • closing
  • email
  • friend
Grammar focus

  • simple sentences
  • greetings
  • closures

✍️ Vocabulary

emailA message sent electronically..
I send an email to my friend.
Repeat: I send an email.
Défi rapide : Say 'email' clearly.
greetingA friendly word to start a message..
A greeting is important in an email.
Repeat: Start with a greeting.
Défi rapide : Say 'greeting' clearly.
messageThe main part of your email..
The message is about the meeting.
Repeat: Write a message.
Défi rapide : Say 'message' clearly.
closingThe end part of your email..
Use a closing like 'Best regards'.
Repeat: End with a closing.
Défi rapide : Say 'closing' clearly.
friendA person you know well..
I write to my friend.
Repeat: Write to a friend.
Défi rapide : Say 'friend' clearly.

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⚙️ Rules & Grammar

🟣 Using Greetings

Rule:
Start your email with a greeting. Common greetings are 'Hello' and 'Hi'.

Examples:

  • Hello, Sarah!
  • Hi, Tom!
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Forget to use a greeting → Always start with a greeting.
  • Use a wrong name → Check the name before sending.
Check your understanding
What is a good greeting?

Use the language
Complete: ___, John!

🟣 Writing the Message

Rule:
Write your main message after the greeting. Keep it simple and clear.

Examples:

  • I hope you are well.
  • I want to ask about the meeting.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Make the message too long → Keep it short and clear.
  • Use difficult words → Use simple words.
Check your understanding
What should you write after the greeting?

Use the language
Complete: I want to ___ about the project.

🟣 Using Closings

Rule:
End your email with a closing. Common closings are 'Best regards' or 'Sincerely'.

Examples:

  • Best regards, John
  • Sincerely, Sarah
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Forget to add a closing → Always end with a closing.
  • Use a casual closing for formal emails → Choose a formal closing.
Check your understanding
What is a good closing?

Use the language
Complete: Best ___, John.

🟣 Checking Your Email

Rule:
Always check your email before sending. Look for mistakes in spelling and grammar.

Examples:

  • Check the name is correct.
  • Make sure the message is clear.
Common pitfall + fix:

  • Send without checking → Always review your email.
  • Misspell the recipient's name → Double-check the name.
Check your understanding
Why should you check your email?

Use the language
Complete: Check for ___ before sending.

🧩 Guided practice

Mini-dialogue:
Hello, I want to write an email. I will start with a greeting. Then, I write my message. Finally, I add a closing.

Why this matters:
This language is useful to communicate clearly in emails.

Verb & Adjective Pack:
Use simple phrases to write emails.

Complete: Start your email with a ___.
Complete: End your email with a ___.
Listen: I want to ask about ___.

🎙️ AI oral analysis

CEFR: A1Oral target: 3-5 sentences

Oral task: Write a short email to a friend.

Use a greeting, a message, and a closing.

Success criteria: The email has a greeting, message, and closing.

Target vocabulary

  • greeting
  • message
  • closing
  • email
  • friend
Grammar focus

  • simple sentences
  • greetings
  • closures

🚀 Quick challenge

Listen to the model, repeat aloud, then retry to improve your score.

EASYSay a greeting for an email.
Model: Hello!
Use a friendly greeting.
EASYSay a closing for an email.
Model: Best regards.
Use a polite closing.
MEDIUMAsk a question about a meeting.
Model: I want to ask about the meeting.
Use a clear question.

AI Conversation Mission

Situation

You are writing an email to a friend.

Your mission
  • Start with a greeting.
  • Write a short message.
  • End with a closing.
Focus language
greetingsmessagesclosures
Communication tip

Use simple words.