Model messages
Read and compareRead both models. Compare the greeting, the thanks, and the closing in each one.
Model A – Informal (to a friend)
Hi Rafael,
Thanks so much for dinner last night! The food was incredible, and I had a great time. You are such a good cook! I hope we can do it again soon.
Take care,
Amara
Model B – Formal (to a teacher)
Dear Dr Chen,
Thank you very much for your help with my project this term. Your advice was very useful, and I learned a lot. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Linh Nguyen
Compare
Same structure — different register.
| Informal (to a friend) | Formal (to a teacher) | |
|---|---|---|
| Greeting | Hi Rafael, | Dear Dr Chen, |
| Thanks | Thanks so much for… | Thank you very much for… |
| Closing | Take care, | Yours sincerely, |
Extra practice
Build the skillFormal or informal?
Read each expression. Choose F (formal) or I (informal). Formal = to a teacher or professor. Informal = to a friend.
Assignment A – informal
Minimum 50 wordsA friend helped you move into your new flat. Write an informal thank-you message to them. Say thank you, say what you liked most about their help, and say when you want to meet again.
Minimum 50 words.
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Assignment B – formal
Minimum 50 wordsYou attended a writing workshop at your university. Write a formal thank-you email to the organiser, Dr Harrison. Thank him for the workshop, say one thing you found useful, and say you want to come to future events.
Minimum 50 words.
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