Letter to a friend who comes to visit in English. Letter to a friend in English. the main taboos of business correspondence in English

Despite the popularity of text messaging and social networks, Email ( email ) remains the most common form of written communication in the business world. We already wrote earlier how to compose . Most of the article mentioned is true for email writing as well.

1. How to read an email address

Probably everyone knows that email addresses are written in Latin letters, the case of letters does not matter and there are a few more rules that each mail server will explain to you when opening a new email address. For business etiquette it will be very useful to use the name and surname of the addressee or the name of the department of your organization in the mail address.

Take for example a fictional address: [email protected] . It is clear that the person who is writing to you from this address is named Tom Smith. How do you pronounce an email address in English?

Icon: " @ "pronounced" at »
Dot before ru, com, org, net…., and also after the name tom read - " dot »
Underscore - " underscore »
So our fictitious address [email protected] will read: tom dot smith at mail dot ru

2. Always complete the subject line

And write there what is important for the addressee to know, for example: Meeting next week (meeting next week) or Save up to $100 with our spring savings (Save $100 With Our Spring Deals). Avoid writing phrases like: "Important" or "Must read for everyone!" etc.

3. State the main idea in the opening sentence

Most readers will not read the letter to the end if there is information they do not need at the beginning, so immediately after the greeting, state the essence. Example:

Dear Elena Petrova,

It's been 3 weeks since I last sent out a newsletter. My apologies, but I have been busy working on my new course in linking sounds at Britlish.com, as well as teaching students online. Nevertheless, I've made 3 new video English lessons for you: Faggot, Chock-a-Block, and The Lion's Share. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope to have more new lessons for you soon.

With very best wishes,

Richard
British English Teacher

4. Never start a message with this

For example: This needs to be done by 14:00. (This must be done by 2 pm). Always be specific about what you are writing about.

5. Do not use only CAPITAL or only lowercase letters

Unless, of course, this is not a cry for help and not your poetic idea.

6. Avoid Abbreviations and Abbreviations

You can’t, even if you really want to, insert something like: ROFLOL - rolling on the floor laughing out loud (I roll on the floor laughing out loud). Your reader might want to know WUWT - what's up with that (with what it is connected), and you will not be familiar with such an abbreviation.

7. Be concise

If your message is longer than 2-3 short paragraphs, consider whether it can be shortened or included as an attachment.

8. Don't forget to write "thank you" and "please"

We are not talking here about the fact that “thank you” and “please” can also be used with sarcasm: “Thank you for understanding why we canceled the meeting” - this is picky and petty. It is not polite.

9. Add a signature block with relevant contact information

In most cases, your name, business address, and phone number will suffice. You don't need to clutter up your signature block with smart quotes and pretty pictures.

10. Edit email before sending

You may be too busy to thoroughly double-check every email before sending. However, if you miss the mistakes, then your reader may think that you are an irresponsible and illiterate worker.

11. Respond to Serious Messages Immediately

If you need more than 24 hours to gather information or make a decision, please send a short reply explaining the delay.

Very detailed on the topic of writing email in English can be read on the website

Let's consider each item. The first is a greeting to a friend in English.

Common phrase:

"My dear + name" - which in translation means - "My (my) dear (th) + name".

Eg,

Hello, my dear Olya (Hello, my dear Olya).

It is also possible to use just the name.

Yours truly - always devoted to you.

Best wishes - with best wishes.

Yours Ever - always yours.

good luck - good luck.

Examples of a letter to a friend in English with translation

Below is a sample (s) of a letter to a friend or girlfriend.

Dear Anton, I am writing to tell you about my next winter holidays.

I want to spend them in mountains. Skiing is a very popular sport in my country. It is very interesting. Even our prime minister likes skiing, it is his hobby. I began to ski with my father and sister in my childhood. We often go to the forest and spend our time there. I think that the fresh air, clear nature and sport are very healthy for me. That's why my hobby is skiing.

The mountain-skiing camp site is located in Karpaty. It is about 200 kilometers from my city. This campsite is very popular and many people visit it every year. There are 4 skiing tracks. Three of them are for skiing and one is for snowboards. In addition, there is the elevator, a cafe and the house, where you can have a rest. The length of the track is about 3 kilometers. The speed that you can gather there is very fast. Later, after this camp site I want to visit my grandfather who lives in another city. I miss him.

So, that is all about my holidays. Write to me more often. good luck.

Translation of the letter into Russian.

Dear Anton,

I am writing to you to tell you about my next winter vacation.

I want to spend them in the mountains. Skiing is a very popular sport in my country. It is very interesting. Even our Prime Minister loves skiing - it's his hobby. I started skiing when I was little with my dad and sister. We often go to the forest and spend our time there. I think that fresh air, pure nature and sports are very useful for me. That's why my favorite hobby is skiing.

The ski base is located in the Carpathians. It is two hundred kilometers from my city. This base is very popular and a lot of people visit it every year. There are 4 ski slopes. Three of them are for skis, one is for snowboarding. There is also a lift, a cafe and a house where you can relax. The length of the route is approximately 3 kilometers. The speed that can be developed there is very high. Then, after this base, I want to go to my grandfather, who lives in another city. I miss him.

So, that's all my holidays. Write me more often. Good luck.

The second sample of a letter to a friend in English:

Thank you for your letters! Sorry for haven't written to you for so long but I was busy all this time.

Well, I am very glad that you have passed all the exams! Congratulations! (I am very happy for you!) I guess, you should relax your body and mind after exams. And the best way to do it is to go for a walk!

You know, my favorite sports are baseball and swimming, but your mum gave you a good piece of advice! Basketball is a good choice for you!

As well, all teens in Russia prefer hockey and football. But everybody can choose something else…

Wow! Your brother has just come from Australia! That must be great! So, how was his trip? Was it successful? Did he enjoy the weather there?

Sorry, I must finish now, because I have to revise for my tomorrow exam. Hope to hear from you soon.

Dear Sasha,

Thank you for your letter! I'm sorry I didn't write to you, but I've been very busy.

So, I am very glad that you passed all the exams! Congratulations! (I am very happy for you!). I think you should relax both body and soul after exams. The best way to do this is to go for a walk!

You know my favorite sports are baseball and swimming, but your mom gave you good advice! Basketball is a good choice for you!

So, all teenagers in Russia prefer hockey and football. But everyone can choose something of their own.

Wow! Your brother just flew in from Australia! This must be cool! So how was his journey? What are the successes? Did he like the weather there?

Sorry, I have to finish because I'm preparing for tomorrow's exam. Catch you later.

Best wishes,

Third sample letter to a friend:

In your last letter you asked me to tell you about my pets. OK, I can talk for hours on this topic. I have a dog his name is La boule. That's a French word which means a ball. He is a pug and he is very funny. I also have a hamster. His name is Albert. Not a usual name for a hamster, you say, but he is very curious and smart enough. I would also like to have a cat, but perhaps not now.

I'm fine, no changes since the last time. I'm passing my exams next week. After that, I'm looking forward to going abroad. I like traveling a lot. I've visited just a few European countries but I fell in love with the Old world. My dream is to go to Paris. This is the city of love, croissants and haut-couture. I think every person should see it and not must die after it!

You told me that you had been to many countries. Tell me about your greatest trip! Have you been to Paris, did you like it? What are you going to do this summer? Where would you like to go?

I'm so happy that your sister is married! Wish her and her husband a very good luck! Hope the wedding was as gorgeous as the bride was!

Could you send me some photos?

Sorry, I have to go, my parents are leaving on holidays, I need to see them off.

waiting for your letter

Translation of the letter into Russian:

Dear Vlad,

In your last letter, you asked me to tell you about your pets. Well, I could talk for hours on this subject. I have a dog, his name is La Boule. This is a French word that translates as a ball. This is a pug and he is very funny. I also have a hamster. His name is Albert. An unusual name for a hamster, you might say, but he is very inquisitive and quite intelligent. I would also like a cat, but maybe not now.

I'm fine, nothing's changed since last time. I'm taking my exams next week. After that, I'm really looking forward to going abroad. I like traveling very much. I've only been to a few European countries, but I fell in love with the Old World. My dream is to go to Paris. This is the city of love, croissants and high fashion. I think everyone should see it, and it's not necessary to die after that!

You said that you were in many countries. Tell me about the coolest trip ever! You were in Paris, did you like it there? What are you going to do this summer? Where would you like to go?

I'm so glad your sister got married! Good luck to her and her husband! I hope the wedding was as gorgeous as the bride herself! Send me a couple of photos?

I'm sorry I must go. Parents go on vacation, you need to see them off.

A letter to a friend

Hello Nikita! How are you doing? Are you all right? I want to see you as soon as possible and talk to you. After yesterday's conversation with you on the cell phone, I was left with a feeling of dissatisfaction. We talked about nothing at all, exchanged on-duty phrases about business, studies, and a tidy sum ran up.

But there is no big river. And so you want to plunge into cool water on a hot summer day. If only the Volga - mother would flow through our places. How great it would be! I often dreamed out loud that it would be nice to go to Samara, swim in the Volga, relax with the whole family. And then my brother came to visit us for a couple of weeks and told us about a real miracle: the Samara water park. My sister and I listened to him with our mouths open and imagined a huge glass palace with numerous attractions and outlandish fountains. He even dreamed of me and my sister on the same night. And it probably affected the parents. They decided to take us to the water park.

Finally, on one of the August days, it was announced that tomorrow we were going to the water park. Hooray! Dreams Come True. In the evening we got to Samara, the trip, or maybe the expectation of a meeting with a miracle, tired us. It was decided to have a rest and go to the water park in the morning. The night flew by in an instant. At the entrance to the park, my sister and I clung to the windows of the car and admired the tall and very beautiful building. Here we will meet with a fairy tale. True, at the entrance we were met by not at all fairy-tale characters: the guards checked our bags, looked for any suspicious items. But after all, any palace is guarded by guards.

A few minutes later our whole family was in the swimming hall. This is where it all started. A huge number of people in swimsuits had fun from the heart. Almira and I went down the small hill and stood under the waterfall. Dad and mom were rushing down the highest hill at great speed, squealing and screaming and behaving just like children. Most memorable attraction " Black hole". Only the bravest could descend from it into the seething water. Our dad was one of those brave men. In general, there are a lot of attractions in the water park. You can't tell about everyone!

But it's very cool! To convince you of this, I decided to send a photograph of me. Do you see how wet, contented and happy I am on it?

You already guessed that time, as always happens in fairy tales, flew by unnoticed. They announced that it was time to go to the exit!

The whole family was satisfied, and my sister and I were in seventh heaven with happiness. So I decided to give a piece of this happiness to you, my best friend. After all, true friends should not only help each other in trouble, but also share joy. I advise you to definitely relax in the water park. You will not regret! You will see!

Can not wait for your reply. Tell me about how you had a rest in the summer.

Rakhimov Rustam

P.S. You know, it's a very difficult but fascinating thing: writing letters. While writing, I imagined you next to me and seemed to be talking to you. I saw your smile, heard your laughter, felt that you rejoice with me.

Letter to my pen friend Lucy

See the entire list of topics on the topic "My friend / My friend" here

How are you? I hope you're well.

I think and hope that we can get to know each other through letters better. If you want I can help you with the Ukrainian or Russian languages.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Milena, I "m 16 years old and live in Cherkasy, it" s near Kiev. I "m a pupil of the 10th grade, and I study in a special English class. So I have been learning English for 9 years and I love this language very much.

Lucy, what is it like to live in Australia? I don't know much about your country, so I would like you to tell me something about it. What are your hobbies and interests? What do you enjoy doing at the weekend or in your free time? Have you been to other countries? I love to travel, I have been to Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Estonia.But I think my next trips will be to Italy, Spain, the USA or New Zealand, because I adore these countries so much.

What is your favorite type of music or movies? Also, are you interested in swapping postcards?

I want to start collecting postcards from all over the world.

Well, that "s all for now. I hope you" re having a great day!

I look forward to hearing from you,

your new penpal,

Hi Lucy!

How are you doing? I hope well.

I think and hope that we can get to know each other better through letters. If you want, I can help you with Ukrainian or Russian.

Let me introduce myself. My name is Milena, I'm 16 years old and I live in Cherkassy, ​​it's near Kyiv. I am a 10th grade student and I study in a specialized English class. Thus, I have been studying English for 9 years and I love this language very much.

Lucy, how is it to live in Australia? I don't know much about your country, so I would like to hear something. What are your hobbies and interests? What do you enjoy doing on the weekends or in your free time? Have you been to other countries? I like to travel, I have been to Poland, Slovakia, Rumunia, Estonia. But I think my next trips will be to Italy, Spain, USA or New Zealand, because I really adore these countries.

What is your favorite type of music or movies? Also, are you interested in exchanging postcards? I want to start collecting postcards from all over the world. For now, that's all. I hope you have a wonderful day!

I'm waiting for your answer,

From your new pen pal

Kuznetsova Milena

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Letter to a friend in English with translation

Thank you very much for the letter you sent me in August. I was very pleased to know that you are well. Our family misses you. Hope to see you next year.

Could you please send me the books you mentioned during your stay in St. Petersburg? I would be very much obliged because I need them for my work.

Dear Peter!

I received your beautiful postcard safe and sound. I noticed that you had a new address and wrote it down in my notebook.

As for me, I can't tell you anything new, except that I may be going to Britain in the autumn for about a month. I will write to you about it soon.

Your nice postcard has reached me safely. I have duly noticed your change of address and made a note of it in my address book.

As to me I haven "t much news to tell you except that I may be going to Britain for a month or so in the autumn. You"ll be hearing from me about it in the near future.

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Dear Christopher!

Thank you for your letter and for thinking of me with such warmth. How I would like to go with you somewhere in the autumn again or wander in the moonlight.

IN Lately colder, and the air smells of winter.

Have you already had snow? It is said that the ski season has already begun in the north.

With love

Dear Christopher,

Thank you for your letter and for your kind thoughts about me. How I should like to make another trip with you in the autumn season or take walks with you under the moon.

It has been getting colder lately and there are indications of winter in the air.

Have you had any snow yet? They say that skiing has already begun in the North.

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Dear Edward!

I'm going to London for a couple of days next month and thought we might meet. We haven't seen each other for ages, and I'm really worried about how you're doing.

I propose to see you on Monday, April 5th. Let's meet at the entrance to my Armor Inn at 12:30.

Please let me know if this option suits you.

I shall be in London for a couple of days next month, and I was wondering if we could meet together. It has been such a long time since we met and I am very anxious to hear how things are with you.

What about Monday, April 5? If this would suit you I suggest we meet at the entrance to my hotel, which is "Armour Inn", at 12.30.

Please let me know if this is convenient for you.

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Dear Nathaniel!

Since I last wrote to you, we have had time to visit Washington and New York, and now we are going to Philadelphia. Our trip is very exciting.

In Washington DC, we visited the Museum of Modern Art and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. I was struck by the size and magnificence of the Capitol.

I would really like you to be with us. However, we must return soon, and then I can tell you in detail about the trip.

Your Peter.

Since I last wrote to you we have visited Washington, New York and we are scheduled to go to Philadelphia as well. Our trip has been very enjoyable.

While in Washington we went to see the Museum of Modem Art and afterwards to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In Washington I was much impressed by the size end magnificence of the Capitol.

I wish you had come with us, but we are soon scheduled to return, and then I can tell you all about the trip.

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Dear Yuri!

I'm sorry I didn't write. I'm moving to Phoenix, Arizona. Received your beautiful book on Russian art on June 3rd. But the next day I had to urgently leave Washington. I am very glad that you again gave me your address, as I left it in Washington among my papers, which were later to be sent to Phoenix.

My new address will be.

I am sorry, I have not written. I am moving to Phoenix Arizona. I received your beautiful book on Russian art on June 3. But I had to leave Washington, D. From the next day on June 4. I was very happy that you sent me your address again because I had left your address in a box of papers in Washington to be sent to Phoenix later.

On August 15, I will move to Phoenix.

My address will be.

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Dear Raymond!

What a fine fellow you are for writing to me, I am very grateful to you.

I feel good and enjoy relative idleness. I try to have time and read and have fun.

The weather in St. Petersburg has been constantly changing lately. The mornings are warm and the sun is shining, but by noon the sky is overcast and it usually starts to rain. Sometimes there are thunderstorms, but they pass quickly.

It must be very hot in Europe right now, so watch your health.

Best wishes

Your friend

It was good of you to think of writing to me, and I appreciate it very much.

I am indeed keeping well and am enjoying comparative leisure. I try to divide my time about equally between reading and recreation.

The weather here in St. Petersburg has been rather changeable lately. In the morning the sun shines warmly, but by noon the sky clouds over and we usually have a shower. Sometimes a storm blows up, but it never lasts very long.

It must be very hot now in Europe, so take care of yourself.

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Dear Jeremy!

Your letter from Chicago was very interesting. It reminded me of a time when I was there a few years ago. Hope your trip ends as well as it started.

Without you, it's very boring and nothing happens at all. Most of our friends, as you know, are away. I was very busy, but that was what helped me overcome the blues. However, sometimes when I think back to the happy days I spent with you, I miss you terribly.

With love

Your letter from Chicago interested me very much. It caused me to think of the time I was there several years ago. I hope your trip will end as pleasantly as it has begun.

Things have been rather dull for me since you left, for there is not much happening now. Most of our friends, as you know, are away. I have been keeping pretty busy, however, and this has helped to keep me from feeling depressed. Nevertheless, there are times when I recall the happy days we had together, and then I miss you terribly.

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Dear Mr. Lambert!

I think that with the beginning of the holidays you have a free and easy time. How I envy you! My fate is not so pleasant: I have to stay at home and prepare for university entrance exams.

I get up at 7 am and work out for an hour before breakfast. Then I continue my studies until lunch. After lunch, which is usually at 3 p.m., I sleep, and in good weather I go for a walk to warm up. In the evening I sit at my textbooks until it's time to go to bed.

I look forward to an early reply.

Yours sincerely

Dear Mr. Lambert,

Now that the vacation season is well under way, I suppose you are having a very free and easy time. How I envy you! My lot is not so pleasant, for I am obliged to stay at home and prepare for the entrance examination to the University.

I get up at seven o "clock and study an hour before breakfast. Then I continue my work until dinner time. After dinner, which is usually at 3 p.m. I have a nap, and if it is clear I go out for a little exercise In the evening I read my text-books until it is time to go to bed.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

Sincerely yours,

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Dear Pomona!

Since I returned from vacation in August, I have often thought about writing to you. But, as you know, I'm not good at writing letters, and I've been putting it off. I will try to write to you now, and in the future I will be more punctual.

This beautiful evening makes me sad, and I wish you were here. We could take a walk or drive out of town to look at the autumn leaves.

With love

I have been thinking of writing to you since I returned from my vacation in August. But, as you know, writing is not my strong point, and I have kept postponing and postponing it. Finally I will try to write and send a letter to you, and in the future I will be more regular.

This beautiful night makes me feel lonely and I wish that you were here again to take a walk with me or make a trip to the suburbs of the city to view the autumn leaves.

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Dear Herbert!

Thank you for the letter that arrived this morning. You give me so much news that it would take me too long to discuss them in detail in a letter. I won't go into details as I still have a lot to do today. I will limit myself to mentioning only a few of them.

First of all, I'm glad to know that you're having a good time in London.

Thank you very much for your letter, which came this morning. You tell me so many things that it would take a long time to discuss them in detail. Today, however, as I have a great deal to do, I must content myself with only referring to a few of them.

First of all, I am glad to know that you are enjoying your life in London.

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Dear Thomas!

I have been planning to write to you for a long time, but now one reason, now another, prevents my good intentions from being realized. Besides, you know, the longer you put off writing, the harder it is to start.

I think I already told you that, in addition to my main job, I translate articles from Russian into English for one of our magazines. It takes up most of my free time.

Sincerely yours

I "ve long been intending to write to you, but one thing or another have arisen to prevent me from carrying out my good intentions. Besides, you know, the longer one postpones writing, the more difficult it is to begin.

I think I have already told you that I have been translating from Russian into English for one of our magazines in addition to my regular work. This takes most of my spare time.

yours sincerely,

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Dear Malcom!

Most likely I will be able to come in June, and I am very sorry about this, because at that time you will not be at home.

I still very much hope that another opportunity will arise and that I will have the pleasure of meeting you in England or Petersburg.

Yours sincerely

It looks as though my visit will have to be in June, which I regret very much as it means that you will not be at home.

I still hope very much that another occasion will arise and I shall have the pleasure of seeing you either in England or in St. Petersburg.

Sincerely yours,

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Dear Gloria!

Your postcard arrived so quickly! Imagine - in just three days. We are very pleased that you liked it here. We were glad to see you, and your warm words of gratitude made it possible, as it were, to meet with you again.

Did you find that you left here the books you bought in London? I found them only on Sunday and sent them by the first mail on Monday.

With love from all of us

Your P.S. *came so promptly. Just imagine it took only three days to reach us. We "re so glad you enjoyed it here. We loved having you with us and your warm words of appreciation brought you so close again.

Did you realize that you had left behind the books you bought in London? I discovered them only on Sunday and sent them off by the first post on Monday.

Love from us all.

*P.C. - short for postcard.

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Dear Percy!

You will be surprised to receive this letter after such a long silence. But, correct me if I'm wrong, I think you're a little to blame that we got this way with the correspondence. Honestly, I myself was waiting for news from you. But since I did not wait for anything, then, as they say, I take the bull by the horns.

Best wishes

Your friend

You will be surprised to receive this letter after such a long interval of silence. But - correct me if I am wrong - I believe you are too slightly in arrears on your correspondence with me. As a matter of fact, I "ve been waiting for some word from you. But since none has come, I am taking the bull by the horns.

With best wishes I remain

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Last week I sent you an airmail with a letter and application forms for English courses at the University of Michigan Language Center here in Ann Arbor.

If you would like to inquire about the possibility of sending your son here to study in the upcoming school year (starts in September) and if you need any further information or assistance please let me know.

You can contact me at the email address I give below.

You must have already received the package and the materials I sent.

Your Raff.

Last week I sent you by air mail an envelope with information and application forms for studying English at Michigan Language Center here in Ann Arbor.

Should you wish to look into the possibility of sending your son here to study this coming academic year (beginning in September) and want any additional information or help, please let me know.

You can contact me through my E-mail address listed below.

You should have received the envelope and materials I sent by now.

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Dear Merrilyn!

How are you doing? I'm fine! Sorry I haven't written to you in a while, but I've been really busy! You know, I love computers and spend a lot of time, both at work and at home, in front of a screen.

Honestly, I just bought a great program! She is really wonderful. This is a collection of business letters that I can send individually to various clients. I am sure that this program will save me a lot of time and energy. You know how hard it is for me to write letters! Now I can think about the case, instead of agonizing and thinking about what to write in a letter.

Now I must run, Merrilyn.

With love

How are you doing? Everything is fine with met I "m sorry that I haven" t written for a while, but I "ve been really busy! As you know, I really like computers, and I" m spending long hours in front of a screen both at work and at home.

In fact, I just bought a great program. It "s really brilliant - a collection of business letters that I can customize any way I want. I"m sure It"ll save me a lot of time and energy. You know how hard It is for me to write letters! Now I "ll be able to think about business instead of worrying about what to say in letters.

Gotta run now, Merrilyn!

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Laura! Darling!

Please write to me and tell me you forgive me. It's entirely my fault that we quarreled, and I'm terribly worried.

It's not that I don't love you, dear, but that I love you so much that my heart commands me, not my mind.

Say you still love me, I adore you. I can't live without your love.

loving you

laura sweetheart

Please write and say you forgive me. It was all my fault that we quarreled. I am awfully sorry about it.

It "s not that I don" t love you, darling, but that I love you so much that my heart rather than my head is my master.

Say you still love me as I adore you, for without your love I am a man without life.

Letter to a friend in English

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Correspondence is one of the most important ways of communication between people all over the world. With its help, we meet new people, exchange the necessary information, cooperate with foreign partners, invite guests, express our feelings and emotions, etc. The role of letters in our life is truly great. And even despite the fact that the epistolary genre is gradually disappearing into oblivion, we still continue to write letters. These are no longer written sheets, sealed in an envelope, which will have to spend many days on the road in order to reach the addressee. Nowadays, letters are represented by their electronic version (e-mail), which we send out on the Internet to any city in the world.

I am convinced that writing letters in English should be placed in a separate section in the learning process and given enough time. After all, this "science" has its own rules, nuances, etiquette that must be followed so that your letters look decent. Letters are different: letters of gratitude and requests for information, letters of congratulations and invitations to visit, letters of sympathy and apologies, business letters. which generally require certain knowledge and skills. In this article we will talk about the informal version of the letter, the so-called "letter to a friend in English."

How to write a letter to a friend in English

So that I don’t talk about how to write a letter to a friend in English now. this will not have the desired effect if you do not visually see at least one sample of such a letter. Therefore, if you are learning how to write a particular letter, first of all, keep examples of these letters before your eyes. Visual memory will do its job, and you will say “thank you” more than once when you need a template for writing a letter. By changing it, removing or adding something, you can create your own unique letter to a friend in English, which will comply with all the necessary rules and regulations. Quite a lot of samples of letters to a friend in English are presented on the site angla.su. All sample letters are provided with translations, so it will not be difficult for you to understand the essence of the letter itself.

When composing any letter, including a letter to a friend in English, study such sections of the grammar of this language as spelling and punctuation. Still, no one has canceled the correct spelling, albeit not a business letter, and the correct placement of punctuation marks.

In English, there are certain appeals to the person to whom you are writing, and, accordingly, phrases that complete the letter. The choice of both depends on the degree of acquaintance and your relationship with the friend to whom you are writing a letter in English. These may be the following options:

All words used will have the meaning "(my/my) dear(s)".

As the phrase "farewell", completing your letter to a friend in English, you should use any of the phrases from the list below:

In addition, you will need the following knowledge: common English names and surnames names of countries, cities and capitals widely used abbreviations in the epistolary genre. All this information is additional (reference), but it is the key to your successful correspondence.

In my opinion, a very valuable publication concerning writing letters in English is the book of L.P. Stupin. "Letters in English for all occasions", published in St. Petersburg in 1997. This edition is a kind of handbook for a person who often writes letters. You can purchase this book or download it for free from the World Wide Web. It is available on the site alleng.ru and the resource englishtips.org. In this valuable book you will find general guidelines for writing letters to a friend in English (and all other types of letters too), sample letters on any subject, and all the background information I have already mentioned.

If you write letters to a friend in English often enough, over time you will remember all the recommendations that accompany this action. Your vocabulary will also expand, and over time, writing any letter in English will be a breeze for you.

As a sample, I give a letter to a friend in English, written directly for this article:

How are the things going on? Did something new happen in your life? Having received your letter, I wanted to answer it immediately. But I was working a lot during the last two weeks. So I was pressed for time and did not manage to carry out my intentions.

In my country spring has already set. It is quite warm and really sunny all days long. Being at work I always imagine myself strolling down some parks. I wish you could join me! It would be funny! Some days ago my friend advised me to read a very interesting book. I did it and I would like you to know this author. Are you ready to read good litterature?

Tell me more about your work and free time. Are you satisfied with all this? What are your plans for this summer? Maybe we will be able to meet one day?

The translation of this letter reads as follows:

Dear Helen,

How are you? Is there anything new? I wanted to reply to your letter right away, but I have had a lot of work in the last two weeks. There was not enough time to carry out their plans.

We already have spring. It's warm and sunny outside all day. During work, I constantly imagine myself walking in various parks. I would like you to keep me company. It would be fun! A few days ago a friend suggested that I read interesting book. I have read it and would like to introduce you to this author. Are you ready to read good literature?

Tell me more about work and leisure. Are you satisfied with everything? Have any plans for the summer? Maybe we'll meet sometime?

How to write an email in English correctly and what phrases can be used in email messages? We will talk about this.

For starters, emails tend to be shorter than regular emails. Sometimes they may consist of only a few lines, but these lines will contain the very essence. Therefore, the ability to clearly articulate your thoughts is a fairly important skill needed when writing email. Also note that emails are usually less formal than printed business letters, but despite this, you will never be forgiven for an overly familiar tone. In this regard, consider the key points that will help write a good email.

Subject line (email subject)

Be sure to include the subject of the email in the Subject line. The subject should reflect the content of your post. It’s good if the title includes some keyword that will help the recipient remember the subject, and then easily find the right one among other letters.

How to start an email message?

With greetings and greetings. In business communication, it is preferable to use:

Dear Mr.Jones, / Dear Ms.Jones, (Miss or Mrs in relation to a woman, as a rule, is not used, since it is not always known whether she is married or not);

Dear Sir, or Dear Madam, (used if you do not know the recipient's name);

Dear Sir or Madam, (used if you do not know the gender of the person you are addressing);

To Whom It May Concern: (“To whom it concerns” is a perfectly acceptable phrase if you do not know who to contact on this issue);

Dear partners, / Dear managers, etc.(used when referring to a group of people: Dear partners, / Dear managers, etc.);

Hi Nick or Hello Nick (an acceptable greeting in business communication if you are well acquainted with the addressee and are on friendly terms).

In informal email messages, the greeting is your choice.

Note that a comma or colon may appear after the address. The colon is most often used in strictly formal letters. If you use the phrase To whom it may concern, then it is always followed by a colon.

First sentence in emails

If you are replying to a received letter, then after the greeting, you can thank for the message:

Thank you for your email (letter) of 11th July, asking about …(our tours to Italy). Thank you for your letter (dated July 11) with a question about ...

Thank you for your email of 11th July, enquiring about …(the upcoming TOEFL exam dates). Thank you for your letter asking about...

Thank you for your email of 11th July concerning …(the conference in Brussels). Thank you for your letter regarding...

Thank you for your email of 11th July regarding …(the upcoming meeting). Thank you for your letter regarding...

Thank you for your prompt reply.- Thanks for the quick response.

Thanks for getting back to me. Thanks for answering me.

Thank you for contacting Our Company.— Thank you for contacting our Company.

If you are the initiator of the letter, you can first introduce yourself, provided that you are not familiar ( My name is Lana Golubenko) and then tell the purpose of your email:

I am writing in connection with …(immigration to Australia). I am writing in connection with...

I am writing to ask about …(volunteering at your school). I am writing to inquire about...

I am interested in …(joining your Nursing Program) and would like to know …(the start date) . I'm interested... and would like to know...

I am writing in reference to …(my account at site). I am writing about...

With reference to our telephone conversation on Friday, I would like to let you know that…(your article has been selected for publication.). - Regarding our phone conversation on Friday, I would like to let you know that ...

Final remark

Your final remark will show what actions you expect from the interlocutor.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.- If you have any questions, please contact me.

I look forward to hearing from you.

I look forward to your reply.- Looking forward to your reply.

Thank you for your cooperation.- Thank you for your cooperation.

How to end an email message?

The last step is to correctly finish the letter:

yours faithfully,(if you addressed the addressee Dear Sir / Dear Madam) - Sincerely yours;

yours sincerely,(if you addressed the addressee by the name of Dear Mr.Jones) - Sincerely;

kind regards,- Sincerely..

Regards,- Sincerely…

yours Truly,- Yours sincerely…

sincerely yours,- Sincerely…

Attachments

If the letter contains attachments, then you should definitely indicate this in your email message:

Please find attached …(photos from the conference). - Please find in the attachment...

I am attaching …(my CV for your consideration). - I enclose …

I am sending you…(the brochure) as an attachment.- I'm sending you ... in an attachment.

We have covered the main points that will help you write a business-style email competently. Informal email messages, although they have their own characteristics, are written in a free form and allow the use of slang and various kinds of abbreviations.

Business style emails. Samples

Here are some sample business emails as an example:

In the age of social media, it's extremely easy to find friends who speak English. With them, you can exchange short phrases, or you can, improving your communication skills in English, write meaningful letters.

Structure of a letter to a friend

As for the structure of a personal letter in English, in form it practically does not differ from a business letter, just some points can be neglected at your discretion.

Like any other type of letter, the informal contains a greeting and a farewell. In a letter to a friend, start with the word Dear (dear) + the name of the person to whom you are writing. You can also start with Hi + the person's name. For example: Dear Bob, or Hi Bob.

Beginning of the letter:

• How are you? - How are you?
• How is your family? - How is your family?
• Thank you/Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter/postcard. Thank you/Many thanks for the (recent/last) letter/card.
• I hope you are well. - I hope you are well.
• I was so surprised to hear that ... - I was surprised to hear that ...
• It was good / nice / great to hear from you again. – It was good / nice / wonderful to hear from you again.
• It's ages since I've heard from you. I hope you're well/you and your family are well. "I haven't heard anything from you in years." I hope you are well/you and your family are well.
• I'm sorry I haven't written/haven't been in touch for such a long time. – Sorry for not writing/ keeping in touch for so long.

If a friend wrote about the news:

• Glad to hear that ... - Glad to hear that ...
• Great news about… - Great news about…
• Sorry to hear about… - Sorry to hear about…

• I thought you might be interested to hear about/know that…
• Listen, did I tell you about …? You’ll never believe what… – Listen, did I tell you about…? You will never believe that...
• By the way, have you heard about / did you know that…? – By the way, did you hear about / did you know that…?
• Oh, and another thing… This is just to let you know that…

Sorry:

• I'm really sorry that I forgot to send you a birthday card but I was busy with my new job. “Sorry, I’m sorry I forgot to send you a birthday card, but I was busy with a new job.
• I'm writing to apologise for missing your party but I'm afraid I was with flu. “I'm writing to apologize for missing your party, but I'm afraid I had the flu.

We invite:

• Could you let me know if you can come / you'd like to join us? – Could you let me know if you can come/would you like to join us?
• I was wondering if you'd like to come on holiday with us. I'm wondering if you would like to come with us on vacation.
• I'm / We're having a party on Saturday 13th and I / we hope you'll be able to come. – I / We are having a party on Saturday the 13th and we hope you can come.

We answer the invitation:

• Thank you very much for your invitation. I'd love to come. - Thanks a lot for the invitation. I would love to come.
• Thank you for inviting me to… but I'm afraid I won't be able to… - Thank you for inviting me to… but I'm afraid I can't…

We ask:

• I'm writing to ask for your help/you (if you could do me) a favour. - I am writing to you to ask for help / (could you do me) a favor.
• I wonder if you could help me/do me a favour. – I’m wondering if you could help me/do me a favor.
• I’d be very / really / terribly grateful if you could ... - I would be very / really / terribly grateful if you could.

Thank you:

• I'm writing to thank you for your hospitality/the wonderful present. I am writing to you to thank you for your hospitality/wonderful gift.
• It was so kind of you to invite me to stay with you. “It was so kind of you to invite me to stay with you.
• I really appreciated all your help/advice. I really appreciate your help/advice.

Congratulations/good luck:

• Congratulations on passing your exams/your excellent exam results! – My congratulations on passing the exams/your excellent results!
• I wish you good luck/Good luck in/with your exams/your interview. – I wish you good luck / Good luck in / at the exams / interviews.
• Don't worry, I'm sure you'll do well/pass. – Don’t worry, I’m sure you will succeed / pass.

• Why don't you…? - Why do not you…?
• Maybe you could…? “Perhaps you could…?”
• How about…? - What about…?
• You can’t leave Moscow without… (doing sth) - You can’t leave Moscow without… (having done something)
• I'm sure you will enjoy… (doing sth). If you like, we can ... - I'm sure you will like ... (do something). If you want we can...

Of course, after we talked about everything, answered all the questions, you need to logically finish the letter. There are also traditional phrases for this.

Say why you end the letter:

• Unfortunately, I need to / have to go. – Unfortunately, I have to / I have to go.
• It's time to finish. - It's time to finish.
• Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! “Anyway, I have to go and get the job done.

Say hello or tell me about your next meeting/letter:

• Give my love / regards to ... / Say hello to ... - Say hello ...
• Anyway, don't forget to let me know the dates of the party. “Anyway, don’t forget to let me know the date of the party.
• We must try and meet up soon. - We should try to meet soon.
• I can't wait to hear from you. “I can't wait to hear from you.
• Look forward to seeing you again. “Looking forward to meeting you again.
• Hope to hear from you soon. - I hope to hear from you soon.
• See you soon. - See you soon

And in conclusion, do not forget about the traditional wish from a new line

• Love, / Lots of love, - With love,
• All the best, - All the best,
• Take care - Take care of yourself
• Best wishes, - With best wishes.

Sample letters to a friend with translation

The task to write a letter in English is found both in the GIA and in. IN school curriculum Pupils try to write their first letters starting from the 5th grade.

Below you will find sample letters to a friend in English for different levels preparation and with translation into Russian.

Example 1 (How I spent my summer)

Thank you for your recent letter. It is so wonderful to hear from you! I am very glad that you had a good vacation.

As for me, I also spent a wonderful vacation. First, I lived with my parents in the garden. The weather was hot and I swam a lot with my friends. We played soccer and rode bicycles.

And in August we went to Cyprus with my parents. It is a large island in the Mediterranean with a wonderful climate. We swam in the sea and were lying in the shade of huge eucalyptus trees. We traveled along the mountain paths and played tennis. Anyway, it was a memorable summer.

How did your academic year begin? Are there newcomers in your class? Any new subjects?

I'm sorry, I have to go to the sports section.

All the best!
Ivan

Translation

Dear Michael,

Thank you for your last letter. So great to hear from you! I am very glad that you had a good vacation.

As for me, I also had a wonderful vacation. At first I lived with my parents in the garden. The weather was hot and I swam a lot with my friends. We played football and rode bicycles.

And in August, my parents and I went to rest in Cyprus. It is a large island in the Mediterranean with a wonderful climate. We swam in the sea and lay in the shade of huge eucalyptus trees. We traveled the mountain trails and played tennis. Anyway, it was a memorable summer.

How did you start your studies? Are there new ones in the class? What about new subjects?

Sorry, I have to go to the sports section.

All the best!
Ivan

Example 2 (About a favorite book)

Thank you for your letter. I'm happy to get it.

I agree with you that it's a pleasure to turn over the pages of a book in a bookshop when choosing it. Besides you can read the fragments and look at the pictures.

As for my favorite novel, it is "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. It's about the Buendia family who lives in South America. The novel is full of mysterious events and the characters have magical abilities. I think that the most important thing in a novel is its plot because it helps us to follow the characters and analyze their behavior.

Well, are you going to take part in the quiz show? What tasks will there be in the show? Where will it take place?

best wishes,
Tanya

Translation

Dear Tom!

Thank you for your letter. I'm happy I received it.

I agree with you that it's nice to flip through the pages of a book in a bookstore when you pick it up. In addition, you can read fragments of the book and look at the photos in it.

As for my favorite novel, it's One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. We are talking about the Buendia family, who live in South America. The novel is full of mysterious events and characters who have magical powers. I think the most important thing in a novel is the plot, because it helps us follow the characters and analyze their behavior.

So, are you going to take part in the quiz show? What tasks will be in this show? Where will it take place?

Take care of yourself!

Best wishes,
Tanya

Example 3 (Picnic Invitation)

Two of my friends from Germany arrived in the morning today. We are going for a picnic to Sergiev Posad July 10. We shall go there by a taxi.

We will start our journey at 7 am and return till 9 pm. Sergiev Posad has many beautiful places and is of historical significance. I insist upon you to try your best to accompany us. It shall be a great pleasure to have you in our company.

My regards to your parents.

yours sincerely,
Alex

Translation

Dear Brian,

Two of my friends from Germany arrived this morning. We are going to a picnic in Sergiev Posad on July 10th. We will go there by taxi. We will start our journey at 7 am and return before 9 pm.

There are many beautiful places in Sergiev Posad and it has historical significance. I insist that you do your best to accompany us. It will be a pleasure to have you in our company.

Hello to your parents.

Sincerely yours,
Alex

Example 4

Thank you for your letters! I'm glad to hear that you've passed your driving test! Congratulations!

I'm sorry I haven't written for such a long time. I've been really busy with my new project. By the way, thank you for your brilliant idea. I really had the best presentation last time. I really appreciated your advice.

As for your question, I think all you have to do is just regular exercises. Don't be lazy and try to find at least 20-30 minutes for your health every day. There is a rule of 30 minutes a day: if you do something at least 30 minutes a day you will have a result at the end of the week. For example, if you read 50 pages during this time, at the end of the week you'll have a total of about 350 pages. If we say that we don't have enough time for it (as we usually do) we have 0 result at the end of the week. Besides, they say that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So all you have to do is to take the bull by the horns and try it for just 3 weeks.

Unfortunately, I need to come back to my project. I hope my advice was helpful.

Hope to hear from you soon.

take care,
Victor

Translation

Dear Paul,
Thank you for your letter!

I'm glad to know that you passed on the rights! Congratulations!

I'm sorry I haven't written to you for a long time. I have been very busy with my new project. By the way, thanks for the great idea. I really had a great presentation last time. I really appreciated your advice.

Regarding your question, I think all you need to do is just exercise regularly. Do not be lazy and try to find at least 20-30 minutes a day for your health. There is a rule of 30 minutes a day: if you do something for at least 30 minutes a day, at the end of the week you will have a result. For example, if you read 50 pages during this time, by the end of the week you will have 350 pages. If we say that we don't have time for this (as we usually do), we will have a zero result at the end of the week. Besides, they say it takes 21 days to form new habit. So all you have to do is take the bull by the horns and try for 3 weeks.

Unfortunately, I have to get back to my project. Hope my advice was helpful.
I hope for a speedy reply.

Good luck,
Victor

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