Sport in My Life

Sport has always been the essential part of a healthy mankind life. To my mind it helps us to keep our body strong, active and fit. And it also makes our personality disciplined, organized and optimistic. Fortunately sport is getting more popular in our country. Most people go to the gym several times a week, they are keen on jogging, playing football, hockey, volleyball, basketball or tennis. Quite a lot of people go regularly to swimming-pools, ski-centers and skating-rinks.

It’s funny but there are some people who spend most of the time in front of TV watching football channels or figure-skating championships, for example. And they proudly call themselves devoted sportsmen. I think they are just passive amateurs and fans of some sports teams. And it goes without saying that watching sports events and doing sports are not the same things at all.

As for me, I've been fond of sports activities since my childhood. To tell the truth I prefer team games because I like feeling support of my partners in such games. Volleyball is my favorite. You have to be fast and give unexpected balls to your competitors on the other side of the net. At school I was the captain of our volleyball team and we took part in our city matches. I enjoyed the atmosphere of competitions and the sweet taste of our victories. Sometimes we lost, of course, but we tried to accept our defeat with dignity. And now when summer comes we often play beach volleyball.

I really can't imagine my way of life without sport. I like regular training. It keeps my body healthy and young.

Translation

Sport has always been an integral part healthy lifestyle the life of mankind. In my opinion, it helps us keep the body strong, active and fit. It also makes our personality disciplined, organized and optimistic. Fortunately, sport is becoming more and more popular in our country. Most people visit the gym several times a week, they are fond of running, playing football, hockey, volleyball, basketball or tennis. Quite a few regularly go to swimming pools, ski resorts and ice rinks.

It's funny, but there are people who spend most of their time in front of the TV, watching football channels or figure skating championships, for example. And they proudly call themselves passionate athletes. It seems to me that they are just passive amateurs and fans of sports teams. And, of course, watching sports events and playing sports are not the same thing at all.

As for me, I have been fond of sports since childhood. Honestly, I prefer team games, because I like to feel the support of partners in such games. Volleyball is my favorite game. You have to be fast and deliver surprise balls to your opponents on the other side of the net. At school, I was the captain of our volleyball team, and we participated in city matches. I liked the atmosphere of competition and the sweet taste of our victories. Sometimes we lost, of course, but we tried to accept defeat with dignity. And now, when summer comes, we often play beach volleyball.

I really can't imagine my lifestyle without sports. I like regular workouts. They keep my body healthy and young.

Lesson #9 Letter to a friend in English

Developed

Bardakova Elena Vladimirovna

English teacher MOU secondary school No. 102

Dzerzhinsky district of Volgograd

The body of the letter. This is where the main content of the letter is written. Here are some standard phrases that can help you compose your unique letter in English with translation:

I am very glad to receive your letter.

I am very glad to receive your letter.

Thank you for your letter.

Thank you for your letter.

I am so glad that you wrote to me!

I'm so glad you wrote to me!

How are you doing?

How are you?

Everything is fine with me.

I am fine.

I am sorry, I have not written.

Excuse me for not writing.

Are you playing any sports?

Do you play any sports?

I love soccer and tennis.

I love football and tennis.

What color do you like? I love red.

What color do you like best? I love red.

Do you have pets at home?

Do you have pets at home?

I have a cat and two hamsters.

I have a cat and two hamsters.

Conclusion.

• Below are the main final polite phrases in a letter to a friend in English with translation:
• After the final polite phrase in a letter in English, a comma must be placed. Under the final phrase is your name (without a surname).

Your friend

Sincerely yours

Best wishes

Your very sincere friend

your sincere friend

With tenderness

Yours very truly

Sincerely

• The final politeness formula on a separate line may include words such as:
• Love, Best regards, Best wishes, Looking forward to seeing you, Warmly, Fondly, Missing you,

• The letter should begin by writing your address (sender's address), which is written in the upper right corner of the page in the following order:
• 1st line - house number, street name 2nd line - city, postal code 3rd line - country
• The date of writing the letter is written under the address: day, month, year. Address example:
• 9 Svetlya St. Krasnogorsk 114965 Russia September 15, 2012

Sample letter to a friend about sports.

18 Simonova St.

Volgograd 400117

April 23, 2014

Dear Nick, It was so nice to get your letter. I am glad that you play sports! If you like sports , you are organized and healthy .

I think that it "s very interesting to play tennis. But it is so difficult to go to the tennis court every day.

The British like sports very much. Our native sports are football, cricket, rugby, tennis, table-tennis, badminton, canoeing and others Football and cricket are the most popular games. As for me, I like swimming. I go to the swimming pool with my parents twice a week. My brother Jack is fond of yachting. He likes water and wind. H e is very brave and strong.

Write back soon! With love, Mark

One of the tasks in the exam in English is writing a personal letter in response to a letter from an "English-speaking pen-friend". The volume of the letter is limited to 100-140 words.

In the OGE, starting from 2020, the letter is planned to be canceled, it is still unknown about the USE.Due to the irrelevance of the letter to the OGE, given below the instruction is relevant only for the exam. However, the only difference with the OGE is that:
● at the Unified State Examination they are asked to ask 3 questions, but not at the Unified State Examination;
● the volume of writing for the USE is 100-140 words, and for the USE 100-120.

Writing a letter to foreign language is a simple task that must be completed as quickly as possible in order to leave time for other tasks. So, consider the uniform rules for writing a personal letter.

In the upper right corner enter the address in the following order:
house number, street name
city
country
It is allowed to indicate the address in a short form, for example:
Moscow
Russia

Under the address skipping a line, you must write the date of the letter:
June 4th, 2019
June 4, 2019
or less formally:
04/06/19

The letter begins with an informal address. If the name of your interlocutor is not indicated in the task, it should be invented:
Dear Tim,
Dear Rebecca,
A comma must be placed after the appeal!

Divide the text of the letter into several logical paragraphs, each of which start with a red line.
1. In the first paragraph, you should thank your friend for his letter:
Thanks (a lot) for your (last) letter.
Your last letter was a real surprise.
I was glad to get your letter.
It was great to hear from you! / It was great to hear that… / I was happy to hear…
You can also apologize for not writing earlier:
Sorry I haven’t been written for so long but …/ Sorry I haven’t been in touch for so long.
I"m sorry I haven"t answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.
and / or mention any fact from the received letter:
I'm glad you passed your History test!
Sounds like you had a great time in London!
Great news about your…!

2. The body of the letter (2-3 paragraphs). In it, you must disclose all the aspects indicated in the assignment. Don't forget to ask the necessary questions.
The letter is supposed to be written in an informal style, so you can use informal linking words such as well, by the way, anyway, so, colloquial expressions like Guess what? Or Wish me luck! as well as exclamation marks.

3. The last paragraph should explain why you are ending the letter:
Well, I'd better go now as I have to do my homework.
Anyway, I have to go now because my Mum asked me to help her with the washing up.
I've got to go now! It's time for my favorite TV show.
and mention further contacts:
Write (back) soon!
Take care and keep in touch!
Drop me a letter when you can.
Hope to hear from you soon.
I can't wait to hear from you!

At the end of the letter on a separate line the final cliche phrase is indicated, which depends on the proximity of the author and the addressee. It is always followed by a comma! Below are the possible options from the least formal (1) to the more formal (7):
1) Love,
2) Lots of love,
3) All my love,
4) All the best,
5) Best wishes,
6) With best wishes,
7) Yours,
On the next line, under the final phrase, the author's name is indicated (without a surname!). For example:
Andy or Kate

Thus, a letter to a friend looks like this:

So, here are some successful examples of completing an assignment in English. For convenience, we will not include the address and date on the right.

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Mary who writes

... It was great to hear that you went to Italy during your spring holidays. I have always wanted to visit this wonderful country. Did you enjoy your journey? What places of interest did you visit? What are you most impressed with? Did you like your hotel?
As for me, I am awfully tired because we've got too many tests at school. Can't wait for the summer break...

Write a letter to Mary.
In your letter
tell her about your journey to Italy
ask 3 questions about her plans for the summer

Dear Mary,
Thanks a lot for your letter. I hope you passed all your tests!
First of all, let me tell you about my one-week package holiday to Rome. Everything was OK, but we didn't like our hotel. It was too noisy and the food was awful. We even had a stomachache and consulted a doctor. However, all the excursions were extremely interesting. We visited the Vatican and were impressed by the famous St. Peter's Cathedral. I also enjoyed the Colosseum and other sights of Rome. All in all, we enjoyed our holiday.
And what about you? What are your plans for the summer? Will you come to visit us? Russia is a unique country and I'll show you lots of interesting things. If you make up your mind, let me know what cities you would like to visit.
Hope to hear from you soon.
lots of love,
Lucy

...Do you often have arguments with your parents? I do. My mother thinks that I spend too much time hanging around with my friends. Do you often meet your friends?
What do you usually do together? And what do you do when you disagree with your parents about how you spend your free time?
Write back soon.
love,
Ann

Write back to Ann.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her relations with her younger sister

Dear Ann,
Thanks for your letter. I'm glad you passed your History test!
I'm sorry you don't get on well with your parents. As for me, I have practically no problems with mine, although we do quarrel sometimes because I spend too much time playing computer games. In this case I try to talk to them and find the way out. Unfortunately, I can meet my friends only at weekends and we usually play football together. It's our favorite game.
And how do you get on with your sister? Do you play together? Do you help her with her homework? I wish I had a sister or a brother!
Anyway, keep smiling whatever happens! I'd better go now as I've got loads of homework to do (as always).
Write back soon!
lots of love,
Kate

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend who writes

...We moved to a new house a few weeks ago and I changed school. At first I was a bit afraid but I made new friends sooner than I expected. The teachers are nice and everything seems to be working out well. And what about you? Have you made any friends in your new school? Do you enjoy studying there? Have you got any new subjects this year?
I've got to go now! It's time for my music lesson. Drop me a line when you can.
lots of love,
Emily

Write a letter to Emily.
In your letter
answer her questions and tell her about your new school
ask 3 questions about her preferences in music

Dear Emily,
Thank you for your letter. It was great to hear about your new house!
As for my new school, it's very big! It has three computer rooms and wonderful sports facilities. Actually, it seems a nice place and I enjoy studying there. The kids in my class are very friendly. I've already made some new friends and we often meet after classes. I've got only one new subject this year. It's Economics and I'm beginning to think that it's not difficult, after all!
By the way, what music styles do you enjoy? Have you got any favorite bands? Would you like to go to their concert? As for me, I prefer Radiohead. They are cool!
I'd better go now. Mum wants me to help with the housework. Take care and stay in touch!
lots of love,
Ann

This is part of a letter from Harry, your English pen-friend.

...I'm fine but I've got a very busy week ahead. I'm a member of the school team and we are preparing for an important match in the National Championship. Are you fond of football? Do you watch football matches on TV? What other sports do you enjoy?
Well, I'd better go now. I've got to do some more training - I don't want to lose this match.
Take care and write back soon.

Write back to Harry.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about his preparation for the match

Dear Harry,
Hi! How's it going? Thanks for your last letter. I'm glad you are in your school football team now!
In your letter you asked me about football. Well, I'm really fond of it. It's a great game and I'm always happy when my team wins. But I don't watch football matches on TV because it's rather boring. I prefer playing to watching as it's more exciting. I'm also keen on roller-skating. It's fun to take part in street competitions and to perform different tricks.
Anyway, what about your preparation for the National Championship? Do you work hard? How many times a week do you train? Do you get on well with your teammates?
Well, I'd better go now as I have to tidy up my room. Write back soon!
All the best
Ivan

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend George who writes

...At school we are doing projects on famous singers from different countries. Could you telI me about any famous Russian singer? What is he or she famous for? How long has he/she been singing? Do you enjoy his/her songs? Have you ever been to his/her concerts?
As for my school trip to London last week, it was really wonderful...

Write a letter to George.
In your letter
tell him about the singer you admire most of all
ask 3 questions about his trip to London

Dear George,
Thanks a lot for your letter. Sounds like you had a great time in London! What are you most impressed with? Did you take any pictures? Were you tired?
I'm glad I can help you with your project on famous singers. Well, my favorite singer is Dima Bilan. He made his debut at the festival ‘New Wave’ in 2002 so he has already been singing for 10 years. Now Dima is a famous pop singer known for his songs like ‘Never Let You Go’ and ‘Believe’. I enjoy his songs because of his beautiful voice. Un-fortunately, I've never been to his concerts but I'd love to.
Anyway, let me know if you have any other questions. I'd better go now as I have to take my dog ​​for a walk. Write soon!
yours,
Alex

This is part of a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend.

...So you see that I enjoy films based on true historic facts whereas most of my friends are fond of soap operas. Do you agree that soaps don't show life realistically? What kind of films do you like watching? Do you prefer watching films in the cinema or at home? Why?
We all miss you, too. Everybody sends their love. Can't wait to see you in the summer. Write back soon.
All my love
Tina

Write back to Tina.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her family

Dear Tina,
Thanks for your letter. I'm glad you liked the postcard I sent you!
In your letter you asked me about my attitude to soaps. Well, I agree that soaps don't show life realistically because their plots are rather unbelievable and all emotions are exaggerated. As for me, I prefer whodunits, which keep me in suspense till the very end. I usually watch films at home but I never miss a chance to go to the cinema with friends. It's much more exciting to watch films together.
I miss you much! Write back soon and tell me all your latest news. How is your sister? Has she passed her driving test? And what about your mother? Has she got over the flu?
I'd better go now as I promised mum to help her with the washing.
love,
Ann

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend Rob who writes

...and then there's this chess tournament on Saturday. If I win, I'll be the champion of our school. Who knows?
Oh yeah. I wanted to ask you something. We have to write a report on technology for school. Could you tell me a few things about how you use technology in your life? You know, computers, mobiles, TV, that sort of things. Oh, and tell me something about the other members of your family, too, and how they use technology.
Anyway, I was talking to Sam the other day and he says that...

Write back to Rob.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about playing chess

Dear Rob,
It was great to hear from you! I'm glad you managed to talk to Sam. Please give my best regards to him.
You asked me about technology. Well, I've got a new mobile. It's got a camera so I'm taking lots of pictures at the moment. I've also got a computer but I use it mainly for surfing the Net. Of course we've got things like a TV, a DVD player and a music centre. My parents usually watch TV whereas my brother spends hours playing computer games.
Anyway, I'm glad you've made such progress in chess. Is it difficult to learn how to play it? Will I be able to do it on my own? How can I get started?
I've got to go now as I'm helping my Dad in the garage.
All the best
Andrew

This is part of a letter from Jane, your English pen-friend.

...My home town is rather small but I like it. The people here are very friendly and they try and keep our town clean and beautiful. And do you enjoy living in a big city? How do you spend your spare time there?
Anyway, I'm thinking of traveling around Russia next summer. Could you tell me what weather to expect? Should I take warm clothes with me?..

Write a letter to Jane.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about her hometown

Dear Jane,
Thanks for your letter. I'm glad you're going to visit Russia. The weather in summer is usually hot so I don't think you'll need lots of warm clothes. However, you'd better take a jacket as nights can be quite cool.
In your letter you asked me about the life in a big city. As for me, I enjoy living in Moscow as there are lots of parks and cozy cafes, museums and galleries. In the evenings I usually go for a walk with my friends and at the weekend we go to the theater or visit a museum. Have you got any museums in your town? Are they free for students? Are there any sports facilities?
I'd better go now as I've got to do my homework - boring! Can't wait to see you!
lots of love,
Rita

This is part of a letter from your German pen-friend.

...I find it a bit difficult to understand English grammar. What about you? Do you do grammar exercises? Do you think that it's necessary to remember all grammar rules?
Have you got any plans for the summer? I was thinking of going to a language school in the UK to improve my English. It would be a lot more fun if we went together. What do you think?
Anyway, I have to go now as I'm helping my Dad in the shop.
Hope to hear from you soon.
All the best
Kerstin

Write back to Kerstin.
In your letter
answer her questions
ask 3 questions about the trip to the UK

Dear Kerstin,
Thanks for your letter. I'm glad your arm is out of plaster now!
I agree with you that English grammar is rather difficult so I think it’s necessary to learn grammar rules and to do exercises. As for me, I do it on a regular basis.
Going to a language school together is a great idea! We could practice our English and visit lots of places of interest. I'm absolutely free this summer so I can go whenever you like.
Write and tell me what dates suit you best. Which course would you like to do? What level do you think we are? Where would you prefer to stay? Meanwhile, I'll make some enquiries about language schools in the UK. I'll get in touch soon. I hope it all works out!
lots of love,
Helen

This is part of a letter from Adam, your English pen-friend, whom you're going to visit in summer.

...As for me, I'm crazy about skateboarding and I love rock and pop music. I think my favorite band at the moment is Radiohead. Do you know them? What kind of things do you like doing and what music do you enjoy?
Is there anything you particularly want to do while you're here? / guess you'll be busy at the language school during the day, but we can do something in the evenings and at weekends. Also, let me know if there are any kinds of food you don't like...

Write back to Adam.
In your letter
answer his questions
ask 3 questions about his family and the language school

Dear Adam,
Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you. I can't wait to meet you and your parents in July!
Well, we've obviously got a lot in common. I'm also crazy about rock music and my favorite band is Radiohead, too! I've never done skateboarding, though, but I'd love to try. I enjoy basketball and I love playing computer games. Do you?
I'm a bit worried about the language school. Is it far from your house? Should I bring any books with me? Will I have to do much homework? If I have, I'm afraid I'll be busy in the evenings. Actually, I wouldn't mind any activity. It will be fun just to be in another country.
Anyway, I know we're going to be really good friends. Please write back soon.
All the best
Sasha

It will be very useful to write a letter template before taking the exams, according to which you will complete the task on the exam.
In our selection of materials, in addition to many useful materials, you can find 31 completed letter, as well as template for writing a letter:
Materials in English (USE)
Materials in English (OGE)

Looking for answers to the OGE in English? Did you know that all tasks are already available for a long time? Yes, and officially, on the official website of FIPI. It is from there that they give options on the real OGE. The catch is that there are a lot of tasks (hundreds), and it takes a very long time to solve them. But we've got it all figured out:

Correspondence is one of the most important ways of communication between people all over the world. With its help, you can solve any issue: work, commercial, personal. This often saves time, because we do not have to wait for a person to talk to him (let it be better if the letter is waiting for him in the box).

Fortunately, today we do not have to wait long, and a letter can be sent at lightning speed thanks to the Internet. However, to avoid shame, it is important to know how to write it correctly in English. Let's discard the officialdom and talk about something pleasant - today we are writing a letter to a friend.

Example of a friendly letter

Dear Paul,
Thank you for your letters! I "m glad to hear that you" ve passed your driving test! Congratulations!

I "m sorry I haven"t written for such a long time. I "ve been really busy with my new project. By the way, thank you for your brilliant idea. I really had the best presentation last time. I really appreciated your advice.

As for your question, I think all you have to do is just regular exercises. Don "t be lazy and try to find at least 20-30 minutes for your health every day. There is a rule of 30 minutes a day: if you do something at least 30 minutes a day you will have a result at the end of the week. For example, if you read 50 pages during this time, at the end of the week you"ll have total of about 350 pages. If we say that we don't have enough time for it (as we usually do) we have 0 result at the end of the week. Besides, they say that it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So all you have to do is to take the bull by the horns and try it for just 3 weeks.

Unfortunately, I need to come back to my project. I hope my advice was helpful.

Hope to hear from you soon.

take care,
Victor

Sample letter to a friend

Thank you for your letter!

I'm glad to know that you passed on the rights! Congratulations!
I'm sorry I haven't written to you for a long time. I have been very busy with my new project. By the way, thanks for the great idea. I really had a great presentation last time. I really appreciated your advice.
Regarding your question, I think all you need to do is just exercise regularly. Do not be lazy and try to find at least 20-30 minutes a day for your health. There is a rule of 30 minutes a day: if you do something for at least 30 minutes a day, at the end of the week you will have a result. For example, if you read 50 pages during this time, by the end of the week you will have 350 pages. If we say that we don't have time for this (as we usually do), we will have a zero result at the end of the week. Plus, they say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So all you have to do is take the bull by the horns and try for 3 weeks.
Unfortunately, I have to get back to my project. Hope my advice was helpful.
I hope for a speedy reply.

What is informal English writing?

Such a letter is also used to ask for some information, to congratulate on a holiday, to ask for advice / give advice. A friendly letter can be written to both an old friend and a new, unknown friend. The tone of the letter should show your love and concern for your friend.

How to start an informal letter?

Like any other type of letter, informal contains certain mandatory parts. Of course, this is a greeting and a farewell. Start with a word Dear(dear) + the name of the person you are writing to. Also (especially in e-mails) you can start with the word Hi+ person's name.

For example: Dear Bob, or Hi Bob. Do not address a person by their last name or Mr, Mrs. It sounds too formal and even ridiculous when combined with Dear.

AT informal letter often put a comma after the name, and the text of the letter itself begins on a new line. In this case, it is important to keep the style, that is, if you used a comma at the beginning, then repeat this technique at the end of the letter, saying goodbye.

What to write about in an informal letter?

• How are you?- How are you?
• How is your family?- How is your family?
• Thank you/Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter/postcard.- Thank you/Many thanks for the (recent/last) letter/card.
• I hope you are well.- I hope you are well.
• I was so surprised to hear that...- I was surprised to hear that...
• It was good / nice / great to hear from you again.- It was good / nice / wonderful to hear from you again.

If you have not communicated for a long time, the following phrases will do:

• It "s ages since I" ve heard from you. I hope you "re well / you and your family are well. Haven't heard from you in years. I hope you are well/you and your family are well.
• I "m sorry I haven"t written/haven"t been in touch for such a long time. Sorry for not posting/ keeping in touch for so long.

Examples of phrases and variants of letters in English

If a friend wrote about the news:

• Glad to hear that…- Glad to hear that...
• Great news about…- Great news about...
• Sorry to hear about…- Sorry to hear about...

• I thought you might be interested to hear about/know that…“I thought you might be interested in hearing about/knowing what…”
• Listen, did I tell you about …? You"ll never believe what…- Listen, did I tell you about...? You will never believe that...
• By the way, have you heard about / did you know that…?- By the way, did you hear about / did you know that…?
• Oh, and another thing… This is just to let you know that… Oh, and one more thing... Just so you know...

Sorry:

• I "m really sorry that I forgot to send you a birthday card but I was busy with my new job.- Sorry, I'm sorry I forgot to send you a birthday card, but I was busy with a new job.
• I "m writing to apologise for missing your party but I"m afraid I was with flu.- I'm writing to apologize for missing your party, but I'm afraid I had the flu.

We invite:

• Could you let me know if you can come / you "d like to join us?- Could you let me know if you can come/would you like to join us?
• I was wondering if you "d like to come on holiday with us. I'm wondering if you would like to come with us on vacation.
• I "m / We" re having a party on Saturday 13th and I / we hope you "ll be able to come.- I / We are having a party on Saturday the 13th and we hope you manage to come.

We answer the invitation:

• Thank you very much for your invitation. I "d love to come.- Thanks a lot for the invitation. I would love to come.
• Thank you for inviting me to… but I "m afraid I won"t be able to…- Thank you for inviting me to... but I'm afraid I can't...

We ask:

• I "m writing to ask for your help / you (if you could do me) a favour.- I am writing to you to ask for help / (could you give me) a favor.
• I wonder if you could help me/do me a favour.- I'm wondering if you could help me / provide a service.
• I "d be very / really / terribly grateful if you could ...- I would be very / really / terribly grateful if you could.

Thank you:

• I "m writing to thank you for your hospitality / the wonderful present. I am writing to you to thank you for your hospitality/wonderful gift.
• It was so kind of you to invite me to stay with you.“It was so kind of you to invite me to stay with you.
• I really appreciated all your help/advice.- I really appreciate your help/advice.

Congratulations/good luck:

• Congratulations on passing your exams/your excellent exam results!- My congratulations on passing the exams / your excellent results!
• I wish you good luck/Good luck in/with your exams/your interview.- I wish you good luck / good luck in / in the exams / interview.
• Don "t worry, I" m sure you "ll do well / pass.- Don't worry, I'm sure you'll succeed / pass.

• Why don't you…?- Why do not you…?
• Maybe you could…?- Perhaps you could...?
• How about…?- What about…?
• You can't leave Moscow without... (doing sth)- You can't leave Moscow without... (having done something)
• I "m sure you will enjoy... (doing sth). If you like, we can…- I'm sure you'll enjoy... (doing something). If you want we can...

How to end an informal letter?

Of course, after we shared everything, talked about everything, answered all the questions, you need to logically finish the letter, you can’t just cut it off. For this, we also have some blanks, traditional phrases.

Say why you end the letter:

• Unfortunately, I need to / have to go.- Unfortunately, I have to / I have to go.
• It's time to finish.- It's time to finish.
• Anyway, I must go and get on with my work!“Anyway, I have to go and get the job done.

Say hello or tell me about your next meeting/letter:

• Give my love / regards to... / Say hello to... - Give my regards to...
• Anyway, don't forget to let me know the dates of the party."Anyway, don't forget to let me know the date of the party."
• We must try and meet up soon.- We should try to meet soon.
• I can't wait to hear from you.- I can't wait to hear from you.
• Look forward to seeing you again.- Looking forward to seeing you again.
• Hope to hear from you soon.- I hope to hear from you soon.
• See you soon.- See you soon

And in conclusion, do not forget about the traditional wish from a new line

• Love,/Lots of love,- With love,
• All the best- All the best,
• take care,- Take care,
• best wishes,- Best wishes.

Useful Linking Words

then- then
after it/that- after this/that
though- although
so- so, therefore
that's why- therefore, that's why
besides- Moreover
still- Nonetheless
anyway- anyway, anyway
fortunately- Luckily
unfortunately- unfortunately

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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 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.

Useful Linking Words

• then- then
• after it/that- after this/that
• though- although
• so- so, therefore
• that's why- therefore, that's why
• besides- Moreover
• still- Nonetheless
• anyway- anyway, anyway
• fortunately- Luckily
• unfortunately- unfortunately

What to write about in a letter?

• How are you?- How are you?
• How is your family?- How is your family?
• Thank you/Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter/postcard. Thank you/Many thanks for the (recent/last) letter/card.
• I hope you are well.- I hope you are well.
• I was so surprised to hear that… I was surprised to hear that...
• It was good / nice / great to hear from you again.– It was good / nice / wonderful to hear from you again.

If you have not communicated for a long time, the following phrases will do:

• It's ages since I've heard from you. I hope you're well/you and your family are well."I haven't heard anything from you in years." I hope you are well/you and your family are well.
• I'm sorry I haven't written/haven't been in touch for such a long time.– Sorry for not writing/ keeping in touch for so long.

The final part of the main text expresses your attitude towards a friend and your further expectations. For example:

Letter to a friend in English with translation

Dear friend. I am writing to you to tell about the party that took place last weekend at Tom's house.	Dear friend. I am writing to tell you about a party that took place last weekend at Tom's house.
Unfortunately, you weren't there but I hoped to the last moment that you would make it. Nevertheless, I am more than sure that you will visit it next time because I am going to tell you about the party.	Unfortunately, you were not there, but I hoped until the last moment that you would come. However, I am more than sure that you will visit him next time, because I will tell you about that party.
When I came to Tom's house, I decided to help him and started decorating walls with colorful strips. This decoration made a magic atmosphere for the party. While I was helping Tom to prepare drinks, the guests came and joined us to help. A lot of different people gathered there. Such as painters, musicians and writers. The atmosphere was special and warm. I haven't met those people before but I got the impression like I have known them all my life or I had met them elsewhere.	When I arrived at Tom's house, I decided to help him and started decorating the walls with colored ribbons. These decorations made a magical atmosphere for the party. While I was helping Tom with drinks, guests came and joined us to help. A lot of people gathered different people. Such as artists, musicians and writers. The atmosphere was special and warm. I had not met these people before, but I got the impression that I had known them all my life, or had already met them somewhere.
I met there a painter Ann. She was wearing a red dress with a big yellow hat. Her look was strange but when she told that she was painter all my doubts because disappeared almost all painters wear strange clothes. Furthermore, she told me that you were her classmate and that she was sorry that you had not come. I gave her your phone number.	I met the artist Ann there. She was wearing a red dress with a big yellow hat. She looked strange, but when she said that she was an artist, all my doubts disappeared, because almost all artists dress a little strange. In addition, she told me that you were her classmate and that she was very sorry that you did not come. I gave her your phone number.
One of the guests was too familiar to me but I didn't know how I could know him. His name was Andry. It appeared he was a famous musician and he was a cousin of Tom as I learned later. Andry brought some good music and we were dancing all night long.	One of the guests knew me well, but I did not understand how I knew him. His name was Andrey. It turned out that he is a famous musician, and as I found out later, he is Tom's cousin. Andrew brought good music and we danced all night long.
Tom cooked a big pizza, which was delicious. A lot of salads were tasty as well. There was a wide choice of juices and sweets too. I should say it was superb.	Tom made a big pizza which was absolutely delicious. Many salads were also very tasty. There was a wide selection of juices and sweets. I have to say it was great.
We had much fun. To my mind, everyone enjoyed. I wish you would feel better soon.	We had a lot of fun. In my opinion, everyone liked it. I wish you a speedy recovery. Best regards, Sam.

Sample letter to a friend

Dear Helen,
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?
Truly yours
Jessica

Translation

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

Letter to a friend in English - about school

Dear Emily,
Thank you for your letter. It was great to hear about your new house.
As for my new school it's very big! It has three computer rooms and wonderful sport facilities. Actually, it seems a nice place and I enjoy studying there. The kids in my class are very friendly.
I've already made some new friends and often meet after classes.
I've got only one new subject this year. It's Economics and I'm beginning to think that it's not difficult, after all!
By the way, what music styles do you enjoy? Have you got any favorite bands? Would you like to go to their concert? As for me, I prefer Radiohead. They are cool!
I'd better go now.
lots of love,
Ann

Translation

Dear Emilia,
Thanks for your letter. It was great to read about your new home.
As for my new school, it is very big! It has three computer labs and wonderful sports objects. Indeed, it is a great place and I love studying there. The children in my class are very friendly.
I have already made some new friends and often meet with them after school.
This year I have only one new item. It's economics, and I'm starting to think it's not hard after all!
By the way, what kind of musical styles do you enjoy? Do you have favorite bands? Would you like to go to their concert? As for me, I prefer Radiohead. They are cool!
I need to go now.
With much love, Ann

Unified State Examination English - a personal letter to a friend - a universal template