Syllabus topic 2: How to write an email to a friend giving news
100–150 words · Email. Write to a friend you have not seen recently. Tell them you have joined a new club, describe your first meeting and explain one plan you have with the group. Ask about your friend's news.
Write 100–150 words. Write to a friend you have not seen recently. Tell them you have joined a new club, describe your first meeting and explain one plan you have with the group. Ask about your friend's news.
Switch tenses according to meaning: present perfect introduces news, past simple gives finished details, and a future form introduces plans.
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Hi Emma, It's been a while since we last talked. How are things at your new school? I've just joined a photography club, and I thought you'd like to hear about it. Our first meeting was last Saturday. We walked around the town centre and looked for interesting details to photograph. I only had my phone, but the group leader showed me how to make better use of the light. Everyone was friendly, so I soon stopped feeling nervous. Next month, we're going to create a small exhibition at the library. I hope one of my pictures will be included! What have you been up to? Are you still taking dance lessons? Write when you have time. Take care, Mia
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