Week 4

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Week 4
Talking about the past

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What is informal letter?
An informal letter is a personal, casual letter written to friends,
family, or acquaintances. Its tone is friendly and conversational,
often including everyday language, expressions, and a relaxed
structure. Informal letters are typically used to share news, express
thoughts or feelings, and maintain relationships in a warm,
informal way.

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10 Useful Words and Phrases
Hey [Name]! – casual way to greet
How’s it going? – friendly way to ask how someone is doing
Long time no see! – used when it’s been a while since the last contact
Just wanted to drop you a line – to introduce why you're writing
Guess what! – introducing something exciting or surprising
You won’t believe this, but… – when sharing unexpected news
Hope everything’s fine on your end – to show you care about the reader’s
life
Can’t wait to hear back from you! – encouraging a response
Take care! – closing line to show care
All the best, – informal, warm sign-off

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• Present Perfect + Just/Already/Yet
Use this structure to talk about recent events or changes.
Example: “I’ve just heard the news!” or “Have you already planned
your weekend?”
• Going to + Verb for Future Plans
Useful for sharing informal plans or intentions.
Example: “I’m going to visit my family next weekend!” or “We’re
going to try that new restaurant soon.”

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Topics for informal letter writing
Sharing Recent News
Invitation
Thank You Note
Apology
Asking for Advice