Writing
Short Note or Message
Write a simple informal note
Where
on the fridge, on a desk, a text message
Style
informal and friendly
Must say
what · where · when
Greeting
Hi Sam, · Hello Tom,
Message
where you are / what you need
Time
back at 6 · meet at 7.30
Ending
See you later! · Thanks! + your name
Where you are
I'm at the supermarket. · I'm at the gym.
When
I'll be back at 6. · See you at 7.
Asking
Can you buy some milk, please? · Can you call me?
Reminding
Don't forget the keys! · Remember, the film is at 8.
Information
There's pizza in the fridge. · The keys are on the table.
Message — 22 words
Hi Sam,
I'm at the supermarket. I'll be back at 6. There's pizza in the fridge.
See you later!
Ana
Request — 24 words
Hi Tom,
Can you buy some milk and bread, please? I haven't got time today. The money is on the table.
Thanks!
Jo
Dear Mr Sam,
→
Hi Sam,
a note to a friend is informal
I am in the supermarket.
→
I'm at the supermarket.
at + shops and places you visit
Back 6.
→
I'll be back at 6.
full sentence, at + time
Buy milk.
→
Can you buy some milk, please?
ask politely
Say each note out loud, then write one of them (20–30 words).
1
Tell a flatmate: you are at the gym, back at 8.
2
Ask a friend to feed your cat tomorrow.
3
Tell a classmate where and when to meet before the cinema.
4
Leave a note: the keys are under the plant, dinner is in the oven.
Recap
Greeting
Hi + name,
Hi Sam,
Message
what and where
I'm at the gym.
Ending
See you later! / Thanks! + name
Ana
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