A1Notes and messages15 min
Write a short note to tell a friend where you are, ask for help or make a simple plan.
A note is a short, informal message. You can leave it on the kitchen table or send it on your phone. A good note says why you are writing, gives the important information (what, when, where) and is friendly. You can use short forms like I'm, it's and don't.
Model text
Hi Lena,
I'm at the shop. I need bread and some fruit for lunch. I'm back at about 12 o'clock. Do you want anything from the shop? Send me a message.
Can you give the cat some food, please? The cat food is in the cupboard, on the top shelf. Please don't open the back door. The cat must stay inside today.
Thanks,
Ravi
| Purpose | Useful language |
|---|---|
| Say where you are | I'm at the shop. / I'm at work. / I'm out with Mina. |
| Say when you are back | I'm back at 6 o'clock. / See you at 6. |
| Ask for help | Can you ..., please? / Please ... |
| Say what not to do | Please don't ... / Don't forget to ... |
| Make a plan | Let's meet at ... / Do you want to ...? |
| Say thank you | Thanks! / Thank you! |
| Finish | See you later, / Thanks, / Bye, |
Exercise 1 of 2
Choose the best word or phrase for each note.
Exercise 2 of 2
Type the missing word in each note.
Hi Aiko, I'm the library. See you at lunch!
Can you buy some milk, ? Thanks!
forget the meeting at 3 o'clock!
Your keys on the kitchen table.
Thank for the cake!
Kofi is not here. (he / she) is at the dentist.
Your turn
You are out. Write a note to a friend who lives with you. Say where you are and when you are back. Ask your friend to do one thing for you, and say thank you.
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Hi Jamal,
I'm at the swimming pool with my sister. We're back at about 4 o'clock.
Can you take the clothes out of the washing machine, please? Put them on the chairs in the garden. It's sunny today! And please don't eat the cake in the fridge. It's for my mum's birthday.
Thanks a lot,
Sofia
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Original lesson by Joy English.
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