A1Emails15 min
Write a short, friendly email to a new classmate: say who you are, where you live and what you like.
When you meet new people, for example in a new class or club, you can send a short email to introduce yourself. A good introduction email says hello, gives your name and some simple facts about you, and finishes in a friendly way. Use short sentences and the present simple.
Model text
Hi Tomás,
My name is Aiko and I am your new classmate. I am 24 years old and I am from Osaka in Japan. Now I live in a small flat near the school.
I work in a bakery. I like music and I play the guitar. On Saturdays I go swimming.
What do you like doing at the weekend?
See you on Monday,
Aiko
| Purpose | Useful phrases |
|---|---|
| Start the email | Hi Tomás, / Hello Mina, / Dear Mr Kato, |
| Say your name | My name is Aiko. / I'm Aiko. |
| Say your age | I am 24 years old. / I'm 24. |
| Say where you are from | I am from Japan. / I come from Osaka. |
| Say where you live | I live in a small flat. / I live near the school. |
| Talk about your job or studies | I work in a bakery. / I am a student. |
| Talk about what you like | I like music. / I love films. / I play the guitar. |
| Ask a question | What about you? / Do you like ...? |
| Finish the email | See you soon, / Best wishes, / Bye for now, |
Exercise 1 of 2
Choose the best word or phrase for an introduction email.
Exercise 2 of 2
Type one word in each gap. Use the word in brackets when there is one.
Hello Sofia, my name Jamal.
I a student at the city college.
I live Nairobi with my parents.
My brother (work) in a hospital.
What you like doing at the weekend?
See you Friday!
Your turn
Write an email to a new classmate. Say hello and give your name, your age and where you are from. Say where you live and what you do. Write about one thing you like. Ask one question and finish in a friendly way.
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Hello Mina,
I'm Kofi and I am in your English class. I am 31 years old. I come from Accra in Ghana, but now I live in Lisbon with my wife.
I am a nurse and I work at a big hospital. I love cooking and I make soup every Sunday.
Do you like cooking too?
Best wishes,
Kofi
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Original lesson by Joy English.
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