Obchodní akademie a Střední odborná škola, gen. F. Fajtla, Louny, p.o. Osvoboditelů 380, Louny Číslo projektuCZ.1.07/1.5.00/ Číslo sady39Číslo DUM 20 PředmětAnglický jazyk Tematický okruhCizojazyčná korespondence Název materiáluNeformální dopis v AJ AutorMgr. Iris Kernerová Datum tvorbyListopad 2013 Ročníkčtvrtý Anotace Jak napsat neformální dopis. Metodický pokyn 1) Teoretická část. 2) Zadání slohové práce. Autorem materiálu a všech jeho částí, není-li uvedeno jinak, je Mgr. Iris Kernerová. Dostupné z Metodického portálu ; ISSN Provozuje Národní ústav pro vzdělávání, školské poradenské zařízení a zařízení pro další vzdělávání pedagogických pracovníků (NÚV).

An informal letter Obr.1

Parts of an informal letter Addressing Introduction Main body Parting Signature  Who are we writing to Dear Jane and Jim,  Reason why are we writing Thanks for your letter/book.  Our message, what we want to write about One or more paragraphs  Usually includes some invitation, wish, request, question, thanks Anyway, that’s all for now.  Saying good bye Love, Bye (for now),  First name Mike, Sue and David

How to begin Dear Angela (, ) Dear Richard (, ) Hi! Thanks for your letter. It is really great you decided to visit us in July. I can’t wait!  You start with addressing (behind the name you can put comma or use exclamation mark)  New sentence, clearly separated from the addressing, begins with capital letter and explains why are you writing

Main body I’ve been thinking about the program of your stay. Of course we have to explore our town, I’m going to show you round. There is a nice swimming pool, so don’t forget to take swimming costume with you. You were always talking about visiting the capital, where we will go for one-day trip on Saturday. There are lovely gardens near the Prague castle, where we could take a walk after exploring the castle.  The text is visually divided into a couple paragraphs (usually 1-3) according to the topics you write about  The ideas are logically organised with enough relevant details

Parting I’m going to pick you up at the airport. So after you know all the details about your flight, let me know.  Usually the last paragraph, where you say thank you, ask something, write a request, an invitation

How to finish With a greeting Best regards (, ) Regards (, ) All the best (, ) Best wishes (, ) Take care (, ) Yours truly (, ) Yours (, ) Love (, ) Bye (, ) and your signature Martina  If you use comma for the greeting in the beginning, use it at the final greeting too. But it is not required. Dear Simon,Best wishes, Dear SimonBest wishes

Your turn

Time for writing Imagine you have a new English speaking friend Lucy in England. Write a letter of words to her introducing yourself according to the following plan. Paragraph 1: introduction, general personal details Paragraph 2: write something about your village/town/city and your country Paragraph 3: say something about your hobbies and interests Paragraph 4: ask for information about her

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