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128 Interaction Writing an email Answer the questions below and find out more about your email personality. Then ask your partner what he or she does. Workbook p. 58, Ex. 9 Writing good emails The biggest advantage of a good email is that they can be quick and direct. When we send an email we normally expect a speedy response. For that, emails should be clearly written and well structured. Email structure Six steps to perfect email Step 1: Subject The subject of your email should give information about the content of your message. Step 2: Greetings The greeting you choose for your email depends on whether your message is formal or informal. Formal Dear Sir,/Madam, … Dear Mr/Mrs … To whom it may concern, … Informal Hi John, … Hey John, … John, … Step 3: Introduction The first sentence of your email should explain why you are writing. Step 4: Message The content of your message should be short and to the point. Nobody likes to read very long mails. Step 5: Conclusion In your last sentence, call for an action or use a friendly request. Step 6: Finishing your email Finish your email by saying goodbye. The greeting you choose to end your email depends on whether your message is formal or informal. Formal Sincerely, … Regards, … Kind regards, … Yours, … Informal See you soon, … Thanks, … Bye, … Love, … 1 How often do you check your emails? a every day b several times a week c three or more times a day d never 2 What is the most important thing about an email? a length b language c spelling d content 3 Which emails do you open first? The ones … a from my best friend. b with jokes attached. c from my family. d that look like SPAM. 4 What do you use email for the most? a staying connected b wasting time (when I’m bored) c for school d I never use email. 5 What’s the best way to get somebody’s attention with an email? a make it funny b make it personal c write a great subject line d click on “urgent” 6 What do you like least about emails? When people … a send large files b send SPAM c write too much d use emoticons 15 16 What’s your email personality? worksheet pk25ua I am writing to you because … The reason I am writing to you is … I look forward to hearing from you. I look forward to meeting you. Nur zu Prüfzweck n – Eigentum des Verlags öbv