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Formal or informal?

Previous knowledge

Reflect

  1. Have you ever written a formal e-mail in your language, your mother tongue? And in English?
  2. Have you ever written an informal e-mail in your mother tongue? And in English?
  3. What are the differences between formal and informal e-mails?

Multiple Choice Question

Pregunta

Your teacher has asked you to write an e-mail to the school head asking for permission to organize an end-of-year party. Is it formal or informal?

Sugerencia

The head of the school is an authority, so you have to show respect.

Respuestas

Formal

Informal

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Pregunta

Your teacher gave you the e-mail address of a student in another country who wants to find a pen friend. You write the student an e-mail to introduce yourself. Is it formal or informal?

Respuestas

Informal

Formal

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