Examples of letters in oge in English. oge letter english letter 9
To begin with, dear readers, let's define the goals of our lesson. So, we must define what a personal letter is and how it differs from a business letter, study its structure, and most importantly, learn how to write a letter to a friend in English using ready-made templates.
People use letters as a way to exchange information around the world. Letters can be written to friends, relatives, acquaintances or people with whom we do not know much, for example, business partners. It is from the one to whom your letter is addressed that its belonging to business or personal correspondence depends, and the form, structure and style of writing your letter depends on its affiliation. You could familiarize yourself with the rules for writing business letters in our previous article letter in English, and now we will get acquainted with the features of writing personal letters in English.
So, friendly or personal letters, as a rule, are addressed to people with whom you personally know (friends, relatives, loved ones). The language of writing such letters may have a colloquial colloquial character. For example, pronouns of the 1st and 2nd person (I, you) are very often used. It is not excluded the use of dialect words, slang words, exclamations, interjections, vernacular, modal verbs, affectionate forms, etc. In personal letters, you can freely express your opinion, that is, a subjective assessment of any situation is not prohibited. Personal letters can be highly emotional. As you can see, friendly correspondence does not have such strict stylistic restrictions as business.
As for the structure of a personal letter in English, in form it practically does not differ from a business letter, just some points can be neglected at your discretion. You can familiarize yourself with the structure of the letter in the article “Learning to write letters in English correctly”. If you have to write a personal letter to a friend in English, for example, in an exam, then of course the form of the letter cannot be neglected.
Step-by-step letter structure with template phrases
So, a personal letter to a friend in English must necessarily include 5 points according to all the rules:
The first item is the "header" of the letter, i.e. the sender's address and date. (Heading: address and date)
The address is written in the upper right corner and has the following sequence: the house number with the name of the street, the apartment number separated by a comma. The next line indicates the city with postal code, the next line is the country. Do not put commas or dots.
46 Riverview Park
New York 542,210
USA
February 15th, 2008
On the next line or every other line, the date is written immediately below the address. Several spellings are possible:
May 12, 2014
May 12th, 2014
May 12, 2014
May 12th, 2014
The 2nd point is "appeal". (salutation or greeting) The appeal is written on a new line on the left. A comma is usually placed after the conversion.
Very often, the appeal begins with the word Dear + the name of the person you are writing to.
Dear Rima, Dear Karan
Dear Daddy, Dear Mammy
Dear Uncle Ray
Dear Mr. Green
Various options are possible. It all depends on who you are writing to.
My dear Jim
dearest
my darling
Or just - Hello, my dear Olya
The 3rd paragraph is the “body text of the letter”. (body/message)
The first paragraph of the body text is an introduction or opening sentence, where you can thank your friend for the previous letter, explain why you haven’t written for so long, or simply write that you were very happy to hear from your friend the news. Approximately it looks like this:
I’m writing to (thank/ tell/ ask/ congratulate/ apologize/ etc.)
I’m writing to thank you very much for the nice post card ... - I am writing to you to thank you for the wonderful postcard ...
Many thanks for your letter ... - Thank you very much for your letter ...
I was very glad to get your letter ... - I was very glad to receive your letter ...
Thanks for your recent letter. It was good to hear from you… - Thank you for your last letter. I was glad to hear from you...
I've been meaning to write to you for ages but somehow just haven't been able to find the time I really should have written sooner… late reply...
I’m sorry I haven’t written for so long but I’ve been really busy with…
I must apologize for notоt writing earlier…- I must apologize for not writing earlier…
I’m sorry I’ve taken such a long time to reply to your last letter…
In the second paragraph, you can answer your friend's questions. If you are writing a letter to a friend in English as an assignment for an exam, then the assignment usually contains questions that you must answer.
You are asking me about ... I "ll do my best to answer your questions. - You asked me about ... I will try to answer your questions.
That's about all I can tell you about this problem. “That's all I can tell you about this.
In the third and fourth paragraph, you talk about the events in your life, share the news and ask your questions to a friend.
Nege is some news about ... - I have news about ...
I think you are studying hard now. Have you already chosen the university where are you going to apply? Will it be difficult to study there? “I think you are studying hard right now. Have you already chosen the university you want to go to? Will it be difficult to study there?
How has your summer been? - How was your summer?
What have you been up to? What interesting thing happened to you?
Are you playing any sports? - Do you do any sports?
Have you been traveling? — Did you travel?
I am preparing for entrance exams to the university. I am preparing for the university entrance exams.
We are going to travel to Turkey. We are going to go to Turkey.
The fifth paragraph is the closing sentence, where you bring your message to a conclusion and can wish you success, ask for something, or express hope for something. You can also write that you are in a hurry somewhere or you have to go somewhere.
Anyway, I must go and get on with my work. “Anyway, I have to go to work.
Well, got to go now. - Well, perhaps everything.
I've got loads of homework to do tonight. I have a whole bunch of homework for today.
I must finish my letter because it is very late and I must go to bed (because my Mum is calling me / because I have to do my homework). — I am finishing my letter because it is late and it is time for me to sleep (because my mother is calling me/because I have to do my homework)
Hope to hear from you soon. “I hope to hear from you soon.
Drop me a line when you are free. — Write me a couple of lines when you're free.
Looking forward to hearing from you. - I'm looking forward to hearing from you.
Write soon. - Write as soon as possible.
See you soon! - See you soon!
Do keep in touch! - Let's keep in touch!
Don't forget to write! Don't forget to answer!
looking forward to seeing you. - I look forward to meeting you.
Write back to me soon. - Answer as soon as possible.
Let me know what happens. - Let me know what's going on.
I hope this advice is of some help to you. I hope my advice will be helpful to you.
The 4th point is the final polite phrase (subscription / closing). A comma must be placed after the final phrase.
love,
best wishes,
All the best
yours,
The 5th final point is your signature. You put your signature on the next line under the final phrase without a dot.
So, as you noticed, a letter to a friend in English has the same structure as a business letter. The main difference lies in the style of the language. That is why template phrases for personal and business letters are completely different.
I want to give you a couple more tips for successfully writing a letter to a friend in English. In order for the text to be solid and sound good, use linking words and conjunctions: just now, and, at all, but, that's why, also, as for me, maybe, though, so, not only, to tell the truth, besides, now, first, also, finally, but, however, so that, such as, for example as, because, when, while, Well, Right… Use short forms of verbs: I've, there's, I'd...
If your English vocabulary is not that great, you can still easily handle a task like writing a letter to a friend in English. To do this, you will have to visually remember the structure of the letter and memorize a ready-made template, which will need to be supplemented with a couple of sentences.
You can create a template yourself using the phrases that we have selected for each item.
Letter to a friend template in English
46 Riverview Park
New York 542,210
USA
my dear jim,
Thanks for your letter. I'm sorry I haven't written for so long but I've been really busy with…
You are asking me about… I’ll do my best to answer your questions.
Nege is some news about ... (tell the news)
What have you been up to… (ask your questions)
I must finish my letter because it is very late and I must go to bed. Hope to hear from you soon.
love,
Mary
Here's how easy it is to write a letter to a friend in English using template phrases! You just need to add a couple of sentences and the letter is ready!
Study the following letters to a friend in English with translation in order to better understand the structure of such letters.
Examples p Letters in English with translation
46 Riverview Park
glentown
Dublin 23
dear jim,
How are things in Wicklow? I have not seen you for ages so I decided to write and give you all the news from Glentown.
The football team is doing really well this season. We have reached the semi-final of the Cup. The new goalkeeper we got after you left is great. He has not let in a goal in the last three matches.
My sister, Sandra, Has just had a baby girl, so I am now an uncle. Maybe I will be able to make some money from baby-sitting and then I can come down on the train to visit you.
Write soon and let me know all the news.
your friend,
Martin
46 Riverview Park
Glentown
Dublin 23
Dear Jim,
How are things in Wicklow? I haven't seen you for ages, so I thought I'd write to you and tell you all the news from Glentown.
The football team is really doing well this season. We have reached the semi-finals of the Cup. The new goalkeeper who joined us after you left is great. He hasn't conceded a single goal in his last three matches.
My sister, Sandra, just had a baby girl, so I'm an uncle now. Maybe I can make some money as a babysitter and come by train to visit you.
Reply to me as soon as possible and tell me all the news.
Your friend,
Martin
12 Hill Drive
Navan
Co. Meath
Dear Susan,
I hope all is well with you. It has been ages since we saw you here in Meath.
I am writing to ask you to come and stay with us the weekend of the 6thJune. We are having a little get together because John is going to Australia for a year. It would be lovely for him to see you before he goes, you are his godmother after all. Let me know if you can make it, don't worry if not, any weekend before then is fine.
We are all in good form here. Very busy trying to get John organized. I will miss him while he's away.
I hope all the family are well.
12 Hill Drive
Navan
County Meath
Dear Susan,
I hope you are doing well. It's been an eternity since we saw you here in Mita.
I am writing to ask you to come and stay with us on the weekend of June 6th. We are all getting together because John is going to Australia for a year. It would be great for him to see you before he leaves, after all you are his godmother. Let me know if you manage to come, if not, then don't worry, you can come any weekend before he leaves.
We are fine. Constantly busy trying to pack John for the trip. I will miss him very much when he leaves.
I really hope your family is doing well.
With love,
Mary
12 Hilly Drive
Navan
Co. Meath
Dear Susan,
I am writing to say thank you for the lovely flowers. I can't believe you remembered my birthday! You are so thoughtful.
We are all in good form here. I hope all the family are well. Paul is starting a new job next week. I hope to get down to Cork to visit you soon.
Thanks again.
12 Hill Drive
Navan
County Meath
Dear Susan,
I am writing to thank you for the beautiful flowers. I can't believe you remembered my birthday! You are so considerate.
We are fine. I hope everyone is ok too. Paul starts a new job next week. I'm thinking of coming to visit you in Cork soon.
Thank you very much again.
With love,
Mary
46 Riverview Park
New York 542,210
USA
Hi Sophie,
I'm writing this from the cutest little café in New York! Mum's been making sure we don't miss one sight in the whole city, so we've been walking practically all day. So far we've seen Times Square, Broadway, Central Park and The Plaza. I caught a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty but we're going to go and see it properly tomorrow!
The streets are super busy here and everyone looks amazing in their winter coats and hats. I had to buy mittens today! I miss being able to feel my fingers!
Hope you're enjoying your holidays.
Miss you times a million, see you back in Adelaide on the 20th!
love,
Ashley
PS: I'm bringing you back a souvenir!
46 Riverview Park
New York
USA
Hello Sophie,
I am writing to you now from the cutest little cafe in New York! Mom does her best to make sure we don't miss out on anything of interest in the city, so we were up and about most of the day. So far, we have already managed to see Times Square, Broadway, Central Park and the Square. I caught a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty, but we're going to explore it properly tomorrow!
The streets here are super busy and everyone looks amazing in their winter coats and hats. Today I had to buy mittens! I'm losing the ability to feel my fingers!
Hope you are enjoying your vacation.
Missing you like crazy, see you again in Adelaide on the 20th!
With love,
Ashley
PS: I'll bring you a souvenir!
12 Tulip Road
Flowertown
Dublin 20
Dear Sally,
How are you settling down in your new school in Cork? Our class is quite different since you left. It's much quitter for a start. All the teachers are remarking on it!
We had an English test yesterday. When Mrs. Byrne came in today with the results she was so mad there was nearly smoke coming out of her ears!
Phil Martin and Sandra Byrne have split up. Phil is really down in the dumps. But otherwise everybody is in great form. We are all going down to the club in the Sports Center on Friday night. It's a pity you won't be with us.
Write soon and tell us all about Cork. goodbye for now.
12 Tulip Road
flowertown
Dublin 20
Dear Sally,
How did you settle into your new school in Cork? Our class has changed a lot since you left. A lot of people have become lazy. All teachers notice this!
Yesterday we had an English test. When Ms. Byrne came in today with the results, she was so angry that she thought she was about to have smoke coming out of her ears!
Phil Martin and Sandra Byrne split up. Phil walks now as if lowered into the water. But everything else is fine with us. We're going to the club at the Sports Center on Friday night. Too bad you won't be with us.
Write as soon as possible and tell about Cork. Well, for now.
With love,
Joe
2 West Road
Violetville
Cork
Dear Joe,
Greetings from Cork! Now that we have settled in our new house I am having a house- warming party to celebrate.
I am inviting some of the gang from Dublin and some of my new school friends from Cork.
The fun begins at 9 pm on Saturday, March 3rd. Why not come down on Friday night and stay for the weekend? I have asked Sandra and Brian to stay over also.
The train leaves Dublin at 4.15 pm and arrives in Cork at 7.30 pm.
My dad will meet you at the station.
Let me know as soon as possible if you can come.
2 West Road
Violetville
County Cork
Dear Joe,
Hello from Cork! Now that we've settled into our new home, I'm going to celebrate with a party at home.
I'm inviting some of the Dublin crowd and some of my new high school friends from Cork.
The fun starts at 21:00 on Saturday, March 3rd. Why don't you come Friday night and stay over the weekend? I asked Sandra and Brian to stay too.
The train leaves Dublin at 16:15 and arrives in Cork at 19:30.
My dad will meet you at the station.
This manual is relevant for USE, but it can also be used OGE taking into account the fact 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.
In the upper right corner enter the address in the following order:
house number, street name
city
the 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)
Dear colleagues, it remains for us to discuss the last task of the OGE exam - a personal letter. It prepares us for an almost similar writing assignment for the USE.
general information
In the last section of the written part of the exam, the student must answer a letter that he received from a friend, preferably in 30 minutes, and the maximum for a correctly written letter can be grabbed 10 points.
The task is not difficult. If you write a letter a week during the school year, by the end of the 9th grade, it will not be difficult for the average student to write a personal letter for 8-9 points, because this task, like speaking, requires practice and practicing clichés.
How to write a letter
I offer students the following scheme for writing a personal letter:
Actually, it remains only to learn this form and answer ALL three questions asked in the letter. And also do not forget that you need to use abbreviations in the letter and keep within 100-120 words.
By the way, about word count criteria. All words are counted, from the first word to the last, including auxiliary verbs, prepositions, articles, particles. In a personal letter, the address, date (the date in the format 20/08/2017 counts as one word), and the signature are also counted. Wherein:
contracted (short) forms can’t, didn’t, isn’t, I’m, etc. are counted as one word;
numerals, expressed in numbers, i.e. 1, 25, 2009, 126 204 etc. count as one word;
- numerals, expressed in numbers, together with symbol percent, i.e. 25%, 100%, etc. are counted as one word;
numerals expressed in words are considered as words;
compound words such as good-looking, well-bred, English-speaking, twenty-five are counted as one word;
abbreviations, for example USA, e-mail, TV, CD-rom, are considered as one word;
- words spelled incorrectly, for example, without the hyphen well bread, will be counted as 2 words, and written by wellbread as one (i.e., the count is based on the fact of writing).
What about vocabulary and grammar? The letter must be well-formed and contain thematic words. You can show a detailed knowledge of grammar by doing it all year and honing it in the process of writing letters.
I can say the same about vocabulary. Teach, use in conversation and writing so that the student can use it in the exam.
And the last piece of advice: if you are not sure about the spelling of a word or a grammatical structure - do not write, it is better to write simply, but correctly.
You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
… I am very busy now preparing for my exams but yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends. We saw a new film about Sherlock Holmes. You've probably seen it too. … What kinds of films do you like? Where do you prefer watching films – in the cinema or at home and why? What would you make a film about if you had a chance?…
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Thank you for your recent letter. I was so glad to hear from you again.
As for your questions, I have seen the film about Sherlock Holmes too. You know, I'm fond of detective stories, that's why I went to the cinema to watch it. I enjoy watching the films in the cinema with my friends because watching films together is much more exciting. Besides, I like the atmosphere at the cinema. If I had a chance, I would make a film about animals because I love them and want to share my feelings with others.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Attention! When you rewrite your answer on the exam sheet, do not forget to write the task number at the beginning - Task 33. Organize your time so that during the exam you have time to rewrite the entire written task on the form. A draft letter is not checked.
Training
For training, any books with exam options or tasks on the site are suitable
LETTER PLAN IN THE OGE IN ENGLISH
The letter to the OGE should be clearly structured and include the following mandatory components:
- The address
- date of
- Appeal
- Thanks for the letter received
- Apologies for not replying sooner and the reason for that.
- Connecting phrase
- Answers to a friend's questions
- Polite completion of the letter and an indication of the reason why we finish writing the letter
- Link to future contacts
- Closing Phrase
- Signature (Name)
Let's analyze these components of writing in the OGE in English 2018 in more detail.
SAMPLE OF WRITING THE ADDRESS IN THE OGE IN ENGLISH
In the upper right corner we indicate the address (it can be short)
Moscow
Russia
If you write a full address, do not forget about the principle "from smallest to largest", namely:
- house number, street name
- city
- the country
ENGLISH DATE SAMPLE
Under the address, skipping the line, indicate the date of the letter in one of the formats:
- May 5th 2018
- May 4, 2018
- 04/05/17
Remember that the dates May 5th 2017 and 4 May 2017 each contain 3 words, while 04/05/17 counts as one word.
TEMPLATE OF APPEAL IN THE LETTER OF OGE
It consists of only two words: Dear + friend's name (Dear Tom,) . Be sure to put a comma after the call! Don't bet, you'll lose a point.
SAMPLE EXPRESSION OF GRATITUDE IN A LETTER
IN ENGLISH OGE
- Thanks (a lot) for your (last) letter.
- I was glad to get your letter.
- It was great to hear from you!
EXAMPLES OF APOLOGIES IN A LETTER IN ENGLISH
Then you need to apologize for not answering earlier and explain the reason:
- Sorry I haven't answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.
- Sorry I haven't written earlier but…
- Sorry I haven't been in touch for so long for so long but…
Connecting phrase
Here you can mention any fact from the received letter ( I'm glad you passed your Physics test!) or write a generic phrase: either I'm glad you're OK! (if the friend is doing well), or I miss you much! (if we learn from a friend's letter that, for example, he broke his leg and is in the hospital).
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS IN THE LETTER OF THE OGE 2018
There are three points to remember here:
a) How many questions, so many answers. For example, a friend asked:What extreme sports would you like to try, if any, and why?So, it is necessary not only to write I'd like to try rafting , but also to argue:because it implies a well coordinated team work, good reaction and nerves of steel;
b) we observe the grammatical structure of questions and answers. If a friend asks What would you do if you were me? it is necessary that the answer contains a construction If I were you, I would… (do thesame);
c) It is not necessary to answer the questions in the order in which they are asked. The main thing is that they are logically connected.
POLITE COMPLETION OF A LETTER TO THE OGE IN ENGLISH
Explain why we end the letter:
- Well, I'd better go now as I have to do my homework
- Anyway, I have to go now: my Mum asked me to help her with our dinner
- Actually, I've got to go now! It's time for my favorite TV show
LINK TO FUTURE CONTACTS IN THE OGE LETTER
We write that we will be glad to receive a letter from this friend again:
- Write (back) soon!
- Take care and keep in touch!
- Can't wait to hear from you!
SAMPLE CLOSING PHRASE
IN LETTER IN ENGLISH
At the end of the letter, on a separate line, the final phrase is indicated:
- love,
- lots of love,
- best wishes,
It is always followed by a comma! Don't bet, you'll lose a point.
SIGNATURE IN THE LETTER OF THE OGE (NAME)
On the last line, under the final phrase, we indicate our name without a surname and dots! ( Vlad, Ann)
LETTER TEMPLATE IN THE OGE IN ENGLISH
Moscow
Russia
21/05/17
Dear …,
Thanks a lot for your letter. Sorry I haven't answered earlier but I was really busy with my school. I'm glad you're OK!/ I miss you much!
In your letter you asked me about…. Well, …. (we answer all questions)
Actually, I'd better go now as I have to study for my exams/ I've got my aerobic class. Take care and stay in touch!/ Write back soon!
love,
Vlad
SAMPLE LETTER IN THE OGE IN ENGLISH
- You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend who writes
Write 100-120 words.
Moscow, Russia
10/05/17
Dear Tom,
love, Ann
USEFUL TIPS FOR WRITING A LETTER
OGE IN ENGLISH CLASS 9
- Count the words.
Be sure to meet the given volume: 100-120 words is the golden mean, but a deviation of 10% in both directions is allowed, i.e. 90-132 words. If there are ≤89 words in the letter, then 0 points are given for the task. If ≥155 words, then only the first 132 words are checked. This means that one extra word can lose a few points! Remember that 1 word is everything between two spaces. Hyphens (-), apostrophes ('), and slashes (/) are not spaces, so that's, twenty-two, open-minded, UK, TV, and a date in the format 05/05/17 are counted as one word. Practice writing OGE letters in grade 9 on exam forms - this way you will learn to determine the number of words by eye and spend less time counting them.
- Write in an informal style.
Bring your letter to life with abbreviations ( I'm, can't, I'd like ), informal linking words (well, also, by the way, anyway, so, actually), colloquial expressions ( Guess what? Wish me luck!) and interjections (Hurray! Yahoo! Ha-ha!).
- Correctly calculate the time.
Give yourself 30 minutes to complete this task: 15 minutes for a draft, 10 minutes for a clean copy, and 5 minutes for word count and proofreading. Be sure to check the letter before submitting!
Believe in yourself, and writing a letter to the OGE in English 2018 will not be difficult. Good luck!
Examples of letters for the OGE in English
We present examples of letters toAssignment No. 33 "Letter"written part of the OGE in English.
Example 1. You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
… I am very busy now preparing for my exams but yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends. We saw a new film about Sherlock Holmes. You've probably seen it too. …
What kinds of films do you like? Where do you prefer watching films – in the cinema or at home and why? What would you make a film about if you had a chance?…
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100–120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Option 1
Flat 9
37 Chumichova Street
Belgorod
Russia
29/10/17
Dear Ben,
Yesterday I received your letter. Thanks for it. How's it going?
Guess what! Recently I've also seen some series about Sherlock Holmes on TV. To tell the truth, I am really keen on detectives and never miss a chance to watch a new one.
As for me, I prefer going to the cinema because it is fun to put on goggles and watch films on a wide screen with perfect sound and 3D effects. If I had a chance, I would make a short documentary film about the place where I live.
I am looking forward to hearing from you. Drop me a line when you can.
best wishes,
Valeria
Option 2
Voronezh
Russia
Dear Ben,
Thank you for your letter. Please, forgive my tardy reply but I was busy cramming for my Chemistry test.
You know, last month I enjoyed watching Benedict Cumberbatch who starred as Sherlock Holmes in the series “Sherlock”. I really like this film but my passion is action movies. And if I had a chance, I would make a picture about Agent 007.
As for me, I'm not much of a cinema-goer that's why I prefer watching films at home. Moreover, I find it cheaper and more convenient because you can save your money and time.
Well, I have to go now to walk my dog.
Keep in touch.
best wishes,
Victor
Example 2 You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend who writes.
Last summer my parents and I went hiking to the mountains. We spent the whole week together and enjoyed it very much. How often do you take active holidays? Who do you think is the best company for you? What extreme sports would you like to try, if any, and why?
Last month our English class got an interesting project. We wrote a paper about interesting events in the past of our country …
Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer his questions.
Write 100-120 words.
Moscow
Russia
10/05/18
Dear Tom,
Thanks for your letter. Sorry I haven't answered earlier but I was busy with my school project. Hope you didn't have accidents while hiking!
As for me, I don't have much time on active holidays because I have a lot of homework. My family is more the stay-at-home sort, so I can't spend the time with them somehow actively. My company is my friend and, you know, our trips are usually very jolly. I’d like to try rafting this spring, because it implies a well coordinated team work, good reaction and nerves of steel.
I'd better go now as my Dad wants me to help him with his car. Write soon!
love,
We present examples of letters to Assignment No. 33 "Letter" written part of the OGE in English.
Example 1 You have 30 minutes to do this task.
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Ben.
… I am very busy now preparing for my exams but yesterday I went to the cinema with my friends. We saw a new film about Sherlock Holmes. You've probably seen it too. …
What kinds of films do you like? Where do you prefer watching films - in the cinema or at home and why? What would you make a film about if you had a chance?…
Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions.
Write 100-120 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.
Option 1
Flat 9
37 Chumichova Street
Belgorod
Russia
29/10/17
Dear Ben,
Yesterday I received your letter. Thanks for it. How's it going?
Guess what! Recently I've also seen some series about Sherlock Holmes on TV. To tell the truth, I am really keen on detectives and never miss a chance to watch a new one.
As for me, I prefer going to the cinema because it is fun to put on goggles and watch films on a wide screen with perfect sound and 3D effects. If I had a chance, I would make a short documentary film about the place where I live.
I am looking forward to hearing from you. Drop me a line when you can.
best wishes,
Valeria
Option 2
Voronezh
Russia
Dear Ben,
Thank you for your letter. Please, forgive my tardy reply but I was busy cramming for my Chemistry test.
You know, last month I enjoyed watching Benedict Cumberbatch who starred as Sherlock Holmes in the series “Sherlock”. I really like this film but my passion is action movies. And if I had a chance, I would make a picture about Agent 007.
As for me, I'm not much of a cinema-goer that's why I prefer watching films at home. Moreover, I find it cheaper and more convenient because you can save your money and time.
Well, I have to go now to walk my dog.
Keep in touch.
best wishes,
Victor
Example 2 You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen-friend who writes.
..Last summer my parents and I went hiking to the mountains. We spent the whole week together and enjoyed it very much. How often do you take active holidays? Who do you think is the best company for you? What extreme sports would you like to try, if any, and why?
Last month our English class got an interesting project. We wrote a paper about interesting events in the past of our country …
Write a letter to Tom. In your letter answer his questions.
Write 100-120 words.
Moscow
Russia
10/05/18
Dear Tom,
Thanks for your letter. Sorry I haven't answered earlier but I was busy with my school project. Hope you didn't have accidents while hiking!
As for me, I don't have much time on active holidays because I have a lot of homework. My family is more the stay-at-home sort, so I can't spend the time with them somehow actively. My company is my friend and, you know, our trips are usually very jolly. I’d like to try rafting this spring, because it implies a well coordinated team work, good reaction and nerves of steel.
I'd better go now as my Dad wants me to help him with his car. Write soon!
love,
Ann
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