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 apology, 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 now letter to a friend in english, 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. 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 this language as and. Still, good writing, albeit not business letter and no one has yet canceled 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:
- (My) dear+ name
- dearest, (my) Darling+name
- just a name
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:
- Sincerely (yours) - sincerely yours. Alternatively, in reverse order: (Yours) sincerely
- Cordially yours / yours cordially- yours cordially
- Faithfully yours / yours faithfully / yours truly- always devoted to you
- Yours ever / Ever yours / As ever / yours as always- always yours
- Yours affectionately / lovingly yours- loving you
- Your very sincere friend- your sincere friend
- Lots of love (kisses) - kiss
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 on the site and at the resource. 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. Yours will also expand, and over time, writing any letter in English will be a trifle 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 literature?
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 I read an 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?
Always yours,
Jessica
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Nowadays, email is rarely used for friendly correspondence, I'm not talking about paper. We correspond with friends on social networks, via SMS or using messenger programs like WhatsApp or Telegram. But sometimes an email is a more appropriate choice, for example, when you need to write a long message, tell about something in detail. Also, email is often used for communication between penpals - pen pals who practice foreign languages.
This article is written primarily for those who are in English. You will learn what elements a letter consists of, what are useful phrases for correspondence, and I will also give examples of informal letters: a letter to a friend, a letter to a relative and a love letter.
What does a friendly letter include?
When you write a letter to a friend in English, there is no strict structure to follow. Formalities are useless. However common sense suggests that the letter should still contain some elements:
- Email subject (subject)- a friend will open and read your email anyway, but it would be better if you indicate what the message is about. The topic should be short and clear.
- Greetings- in chats and instant messengers, it is usually not considered rude to write something without “Hello”, especially if it is something urgent. Letters always begin with a greeting.
- The main content of the letter.
- Farewell wishes- the letter traditionally ends with a farewell and the name of the sender.
What does a paper letter include?
I doubt very much that you will communicate with pen pals using paper mail, but what if you want to send a postcard or just be original?
A paper letter does not have a subject line like an email one, but there is a heading in the upper right corner, in which only the date is usually written. The date format can be any, for example:
- May 4, 2016.
- May 4, 2016
- 5/04/16.
Remember that dates in the US are written in the format “Month/Day/Year” and not “Day/Month/Year” as in Russia or the UK. That is, in the US, 03/04/11 is the fourth of March, not the third of April.
In the USA, the address is written on the envelope not as usual for us, but vice versa: first the name of the recipient, then the address, city, state.
Chloe Price (recipient name)
44 Cedar ave. (house number, street name)
Arcadia Bay (city)
Oregon 97141 (state, zip code)
Greetings and goodbyes in a letter to a friend
Between colleagues, it is considered normal to start a letter simply with a name, for example:
I just wanted to inform you that…
Especially if this is not the first letter in the correspondence, that is, in the first letter, when you started discussing the issue, you wrote “Hello Alex”, and then, specifying the details, simply write “Alex”. In a friendly letter, addressing by name without "hello" or other greeting will look strange, especially in paper.
Here are the standard greetings:
- Dear Alex- the word "dear" is more often used in business correspondence, it's something like our "dear". But it can also be appropriate in a friendly letter, a letter to a relative, in which case the meaning is closer to “dear / dear”.
- Hello Alex- the greeting "hello" is the most universal. It is suitable for any occasion, except for very strict business letters.
- Hi Alex- an analogue of our "hello". So you can contact your work colleagues, and close friends, and pen pals.
- Hey Alex- also "hello", but with a slightly more friendly, informal connotation. Something like our "great". So it is appropriate to address a friend, a pen pal, colleagues with whom you are short. By the way, the greeting “hey” in films is often mistranslated as “hey” and not as “hello”. It turns out complete nonsense: two friends met, said “hey” to each other and parted.
Note that there is no romantic connotation in the word “dear” at the beginning of the letter, but “dearest” or “my dear” is written to lovers or family members (for example, parents to children).
The letter ends with a parting word or wish and the name of the sender, for example:
Here are the standard farewell options:
- Bye“Bye” is the easiest way to say goodbye.
- best wishes- "with best wishes". So they write both in business letters and in friendly ones.
- kind regards– similar to “best wishes”. Often just written "regards".
Beloved, relatives, close friends, you can also write:
- Love- “I love”, “with love”.
- Kiss- "kiss".
- Hug- "I hug."
Sometimes letters end with these strange abbreviations:
- X- kiss.
- XO- hug and kiss.
- XOXO- hugs and kisses.
There are different versions of the origin of the X at the end of the letter in the meaning of "kiss". One of them says that in the Middle Ages a cross (a Christian symbol) was depicted on a letter as a sign of sincerity, honesty of the letter. And having drawn a cross, it was necessary to kiss it. According to another version, the letter X, which is read as simply consonant with “a kiss”. Why the letter O symbolizes hugs is a mystery shrouded in darkness.
Useful phrases for friendly writing
In informal correspondence, you can express thoughts as convenient, using abbreviations, slang, and colloquial expressions. Here are some templates that may come in handy in correspondence.
Examples of letters to a friend in English with translation
I will give three samples: a letter to a pen friend, a letter to a relative, a love letter.
Example 1: A typical letter to a foreign pen friend.
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Thanks for your letters! You asked me to tell you about my favorite day of the week. Well, it's definitely Tuesday. The reason I like Tuesday is because I have my favorite subjects at school: PE and Chemistry. In PE we play basketball. I'm good at it and our team usually wins. Chemistry's great because we do experiments in the lab and our teacher, Mr. White, is a real genius (but he's kinda strange lately). Last time he said that Chemistry in not the study of matter but the study of change and showed us some cool experiment with fire burns in different colors. We also have Spanish on Tuesdays, which is actually my least favorite subject. Tell me about your favorite day in your next letter. Hope to hear from you soon. best wishes, |
Hello Anna, Thank you for your letter! You asked me what my favorite day of the week is. Well, it's certainly Tuesday. The reason I like Tuesday is because on that day my favorite subjects at school are physical education and chemistry. In physical education we play basketball. I play well and our team usually wins. I love chemistry because we do experiments on it in the lab, and our teacher, Mr. White, is a real genius (although he's been weird lately). Last time he said that chemistry is not the science of matter, but the science of change. And he showed us a cool experiment with multi-colored fire. We also have Spanish on Tuesdays, which is actually my least favorite subject. Tell me about your favorite day of the week in your next email. Waiting for your letter! Best wishes, |
Example 2: a letter to a relative.
Letter from the game “Life is Strange”
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Sorry for not staying in touch since the accident. Work has been peeling up and I'm being sent to Salt Lake City to oversee a new parking lot. You have to go where the work is these days. I wish I could have sent you a bigger check but you know the story. Money is nobody's favorite thing. Maybe I'll see you near spring for a visit. your brother, |
HI Bill, I'm sorry I didn't write to you after the accident. A lot of work has accumulated, and now they send me to Salt Lake City to supervise a new parking lot. These days, where there is work, there you have to go. I'm sorry I couldn't send you a bigger check, but you're in the know. Money is a sore subject for everyone. Maybe I'll visit you closer to spring. Your brother, |
Example 3: love letter.
This letter is taken from the movie "The Notebook". The translation of the letter is taken from the film in Russian dubbing.
An English letter to a friend is an example of informal written communication. Despite the fact that paper letters are almost a thing of the past, the same rules apply for letters on the Internet in English as for paper letters in an informal style. And isn't it nice to be able to write letters in English to a friend from rainy England or even distant Australia?
The British are especially pedantic when it comes to writing style. Combining elements and informal letters in one message is a gross mistake. Below we will consider which ones can be used in a letter to a friend.
- 5 whale letters in English
Unlike Russian, in English, other information about the recipient and sender is written inseparably from the text of the letter itself.
The first block is just the title in the upper right corner, which includes sender's address. It is written from the particular to the general, in other words, first the house, street, city, then the country is indicated, and not as in our letters, where the name of the country is placed first. So the email header might look like this:
21, Dostoyevskogo str.,
Kiev region,
Kiev
Ukraine
Under this section is written the date. The format can be either "December 21, 2015" or "December 27, 2015".
Next comes greetings. If you are writing a letter to a relative, then before his name you can use any of the options: “Dear” or “My Dear”. Always put “Dear” in front of a friend's name. By the way, this is not such a trifle as it might seem at first glance. A letter to a friend in English will differ from a letter to a relative in such minor details at first glance.
Main message or the body of the letter also consists of several parts: the first opening sentence, the message itself and the final sentence. Below we will review and translate several options opening sentence for informal writing.
The main text of the letter sets out its main essence, the message itself. Offers should not be long and formal. Here you can and should use slang, phrasal verbs, idioms and amplifying constructions, including changing the standard word order to highlight a particular word.
The final part of the main text expresses your attitude towards a friend and your further expectations. For example:
It is also the first part of the signature, written taking into account the relationship between you and the addressee of the letter. Options can be very different: Yours, Love, Best wishes and so on. This part is traditionally written on the left under the text of the letter. But sometimes there are spellings on the right side. This part is signed and the name of the addressee of the letter, that is, its sender.
- Letter to a friend in English: example
I "ve just received a letter from you! I am so glad to hear that you have entered the university you wanted! Congratulations to you and to your family. As for me, I've started yoga classes two weeks ago. Yoga turned out to be really cool! Of course I can "t do all the asanas that our instructor does but I try, I really try to do my best. If I improve enough, the coach would take me to India to attend authentic yoga courses. By the way, how are your training sessions going? I "ve seen the pics - you are the one true champion! I'm sure you're up to winning lots of medals this season!
Give my best regards to your mom,
Dear Olga!
I just received your letter! I'm so glad you got into the university you wanted to. My congratulations to you and your family. As for me, I started doing yoga two weeks ago. Yoga, it turns out, is very cool! Of course, I cannot perform all the asanas that our instructor can do, but I try, I try very hard. If I advance enough, the trainer will be able to take me to India to attend authentic yoga courses. By the way, how are your workouts going? I saw the pictures - you are a real champion! I am sure that this season you will earn a lot of medals!
Give a warm hello to your mom
Always yours,
Kate
When was the last time you received a paper letter? To remember, you need to think carefully. I can't remember either. True, every New Year I continue to send paper cards to all relatives and friends. The problem is that no one sends me anything in response ...
It seems to everyone that writing letters, sending postcards is outdated a long time ago, because there is a telephone, e-mail, social networks- they help to get to a person faster ... Especially sentimental ones will say that we have lost romance in the pursuit of time and convenience. But there is something in the modern world that remains unchanged - this is a letter in English, which is still written according to the rules - these rules also apply to e-mails.
I propose to get down to business and figure out exactly how to write an informal letter or a letter to a friend in English.
- Put the date if you are writing a letter by hand.
In the upper right corner, indicate exactly when you wrote the letter.
The date can be written in two ways: 26 March , 2017 orMarch 26, 2017 .
It must be admitted that with the advent of electronic messages, the practice of setting the date itself has disappeared. The mail client itself issues the date and time of sending the letter with an accuracy of up to a second. But, if you are writing a letter on paper, take care of this important detail.
Another note concerns the address if you are sending a paper letter. Sometimes the email structure will include an address in the upper right corner, right before the date. This is not necessary, because it is written on the envelope. But knowing the order of where the street is and where the index is is very important, because it is different from the Russian-language sample.
42 Chaykovskogo str.,
leningrad region,
Saint-Petersburg,
- Greetings.
At this point, there is no longer a difference - a paper letter or an email. It always starts with the same. Usually the greeting is placed from the initial line, that is, from the left. You contact the recipient in any of the following ways:
Do not forget! Be sure to include a comma after the greeting (e.g. Dear Tom, … My darling, …).
- Main message.
It is also called the body of the letter, and it consists of three parts.
— Introductory part;
- Main part;
- Conclusion.
- What is an introductory part?
This is a small paragraph that sets the general tone of the letter, is an indicator of politeness. In this part, you should say that you are glad to receive a letter from your friend, then you should repeat the information that he wrote to you - thereby you will show that his words have reached you.
Let's see what we can use to get right to the point:
- Main part.
Here you can give free rein to your imagination. Write about why you, in fact, took up writing. Everything will depend on the degree of closeness - if there is trust and revelation between you, then deepening into details is possible; if you are just friends, then you should not talk much about yourself, your personal life. There are no established phrases and clichés in this part - this is completely your fiefdom, where you can use those turns that you like. It is better to break the main part into several paragraphs, and not write everything in a continuous “sheet” - this way the information is easier to perceive and assimilate readable. Keep in mind that it is customary in email to leave a blank line between paragraphs for visual convenience.
- Conclusion. No, no, it's too early to say goodbye.
At the end of the main part of the letter, be sure to ask how things are with the last project, at what stage the repair is, and how it went Scientific Conference in Paris - ask a question! This will show your interest in the recipient and encourage him to continue the correspondence.
You can also end with the following phrases:
- Signature.
Mandatory part of the letter, which logically completes it. The signature reflects the whole tone of what was written - whether it was neutral or emphatically friendly - such a signature should be chosen.
- P. S.
A letter often ends not with a farewell, but just with a postscript - it will always come in handy at the end if you forgot to say something or ... specially saved it for later. What sometimes happens - a playful postscript or remark sometimes crosses out the whole impression of what was written - I think that you would not want to offend your interlocutor, especially if he is an Englishman - they are so sensitive in the epistolary genre.
A few general rules for writing an informal letter in English:
- Be polite, even if you are writing to a friend in your rock band - abnormality does not negate politeness.
- After greeting, always express the joy of receiving the letter and make a reference to what was written to you, respond to the content of the letter you received.
- Start a new thought on a new line (and a new paragraph, skipping the line)
- Remember to use linking words and introductory words:
So… - so
well,… - well, …
anyway,... - in short, in any case ...
besides,…Besides …
firstly,…- firstly
finally,…and finally
By the way…by the way
- Do not overuse exclamation marks and emoticons, even if you are writing to a friend or close relative.
Do not forget that writing in English still has a clear structure and generally accepted norms. It seems to be good. This template can be used to write any letter, in any language, and will always be in place. Now let's see what we got:
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".
For example,
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 - very popular view sports 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.
Blimey! 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 necessarily 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 topic. 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 fine? 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 not greeted at all. fairy-tale heroes: the guards were checking our bags, looking 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 of all I remember the 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'll 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. On the this moment it'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.
It's been cold lately, 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.
We visited the Museum in Washington contemporary 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 post 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 know about the possibility of sending your son here to study in the upcoming academic year (it starts in September) and if you need Additional Information or help, then please let me know.
You can contact me at Email which 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 good! 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 I read an 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?