1. ¿Qué es una "informal letter or email"?
Es un texto que escribimos a una persona que conocemos: un amigo, un familiar, un compañero… Se usa un tono informal, cercano, natural, como cuando hablas con alguien de confianza.
2. ¿Qué estructura debe tener?
Siempre sigue esta estructura en 4 partes:
1. Saludo (Greeting)
- Hi Sam,
- Hello Jane,
- Dear Tom, (sí, “Dear” también se usa en informal)
2. Introducción (Opening)
- Di por qué escribes y cómo estás:
Thanks for your email! It was great to hear from you.
I’m writing to tell you about...
I hope everything is going well.
3. Cuerpo (Main content)
- Responde a TODAS las preguntas o puntos que se te piden en el enunciado.
Usa párrafos para organizar ideas.
4. Despedida (Ending)
- Cierra con una frase amable:
Write back soon! / Hope to hear from you soon. / Take care!
- Firma con tu nombre:
Best wishes,
See you soon,
[Your name]
3. ¿Qué tipo de lenguaje debo usar?
Informal:
- Contrae: I’m, you’re, don’t, can’t
- Usa expresiones cotidianas: How’s it going?, That sounds great!, Guess what?
- Puedes usar exclamaciones (That’s amazing!) y preguntas directas (What about you?)
ESQUELETO con conectores y frases fijas
A continuación 10 ejemplos
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) - EJEMPLO 1
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amigo inglés, Tom, te ha enviado este email:
Hi!
I’m going to visit your country soon and I’d love to meet.
Can you tell me what the weather is like now and what clothes I should bring?
Also, what could we do together when I arrive?
Hope to see you soon!
Tom
Escribe un email a Tom.
✅ Responde a todas sus preguntas.
✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
✅ Modelo de respuesta
Thanks for your email! I’m so happy you’re coming soon.
Right now the weather here is really hot and sunny, especially during the day. So you should bring T-shirts, shorts, sunglasses and a cap. At night it can get a bit cold, so maybe pack a light jacket too.
When you arrive, we could do lots of fun things together. For example, we can go to the beach, have some ice cream and even visit the local market. If you like nature, we can also go on a bike ride or have a picnic in the park.
Let me know what day you’ll arrive exactly.
Can’t wait to see you!
Take care,
Ana
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) EJEMPLO 2
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amiga inglesa, Emily, te ha escrito este mensaje:
Hey!
I want to start learning Spanish, but I don’t know how.
Can you give me some advice? What’s the best way to learn?
Also, can you recommend any apps or websites?
Thanks!
Emily
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✅ Responde a todas sus preguntas.
✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
✅ Modelo de respuesta
Hi Emily,
Great to hear from you! I think it’s amazing that you want to learn Spanish.
To start, the best thing is to listen to the language every day. For example, you can watch YouTube videos or listen to music in Spanish. Also, try to repeat words aloud, even if you don’t understand everything at first.
You asked about apps — I really recommend Duolingo and SpanishDict. They’re both easy to use and fun.
And of course, you can always practise with me! We can do short conversations when you feel ready.
Let me know how it goes and if you need help!
Good luck and talk soon!
Best wishes,
Sofía
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) EJEMPLO 3
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amigo inglés, Ben, te ha escrito este mensaje:
Hi!
I’m free this weekend and I’d like to do something fun.
What are your plans? Can I join you?
What time should I come?
Let me know soon!
Ben
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✅ Responde a todas sus preguntas.
✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
✅ Modelo de respuesta
Hi Ben,
Thanks for your message! I’m really happy you’re free this weekend — we’re going to have fun!
On Saturday, I’m meeting some friends in the morning to play football in the park. You can come if you want! Then in the afternoon, we’re going to see a movie at the cinema. It’s a comedy, and I think you’ll love it.
On Sunday, I’m having lunch with my family, but later we could go for a bike ride or have an ice cream near the beach.
You can come to my house at around 10 a.m. on Saturday. Bring your football shoes!
Let me know if you’re coming, so I can buy your movie ticket.
See you soon!
Diego
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) EJEMPLO 4
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amiga inglesa, Sarah, te ha escrito este mensaje:
Hey!
I’m thinking of going to a music festival this summer.
Have you ever been to one?
What was it like?
Do you think I should go alone or with friends?
Let me know!
Sarah
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✅ Responde a todas sus preguntas.
✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
✅ Modelo de respuesta
Hi Sarah,
So good to hear from you! I’m excited you’re thinking of going to a music festival — they’re amazing!
Yes, I went to one last year with two friends, and it was one of the best weekends ever. The music was fantastic, there were lots of food stands, and the atmosphere was really fun. We danced, sang, and stayed in a tent!
I definitely think you should go with friends. It’s more fun and much safer, especially if it’s your first time. You can share the experience and help each other if needed.
Let me know which festival you want to go to! Maybe I’ll join you!
Take care,
Laura
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) EJEMPLO 5
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amigo inglés, Jake, te ha escrito este mensaje:
Hi!
When is your birthday? Are you going to have a party this year?
What are your plans? Can I come?
Let me know!
Jake
Escribe un email a Jake.
✅ Responde a todas sus preguntas.
✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
✅ Modelo de respuesta
Hi Jake,
Thanks for your message! I’d love for you to come — my birthday is next Saturday, and I’m planning a little party at my house.
It will start at 5 p.m. and there’ll be music, games and pizza. Some of our friends are coming too, and we’ll probably dance and take lots of funny photos! If the weather is good, we’ll also play football in the garden.
You can come a bit earlier if you want to help me decorate the house. It would be great to celebrate with you!
Let me know if you can come — I hope you say yes!
Best wishes,
Carlos
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) EJEMPLO 6
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amiga inglesa, Lucy, te ha escrito este mensaje:
Hi!
I love funny stories! Did anything funny ever happen to you?
Tell me about it! What happened and how did you feel?
Write soon!
Lucy
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✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
✅ Modelo de respuesta
Hi Lucy,
Thanks for your message! I have a funny story for you — it happened last month at school.
We were having English class, and my teacher was explaining something when suddenly my phone started ringing... with a chicken sound! I had forgotten to turn it off, and everyone started laughing. I tried to stop it quickly, but I pressed the wrong button and made it louder!
Even the teacher laughed! I was so embarrassed, but now it’s one of my favourite stories. People still call me “Chicken Boy” sometimes!
What about you? Has anything funny happened to you recently?
Talk soon!
Marta
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) EJEMPLO 7
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amigo inglés, Alex, te ha escrito este mensaje:
Hi!
Did you go on your school trip last week?
Where did you go and what did you do there?
Was it fun? I’d love to hear about it!
Write back soon!
Alex
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✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
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Hi Alex,
Great to hear from you! Yes, we went on our school trip last Thursday, and it was amazing!
We visited a science museum in the capital. First, we saw an exhibition about space and planets, and then we did some fun experiments in small groups. After that, we had lunch in the museum café and bought souvenirs in the gift shop.
The best part was the 3D movie about dinosaurs — it was so realistic! We all had a great time and took lots of photos.
You would’ve loved it! I hope you can join us on the next trip.
Let me know if you’ve done any school trips recently too!
All the best,
Lucía
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) EJEMPLO 8
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amiga inglesa, Megan, te ha escrito este mensaje:
Hi!
I heard you went on a cultural exchange last month.
Where did you go and what did you learn?
Did you enjoy the experience?
I’d love to hear all about it!
Megan
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✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
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Hi Megan,
Thanks for your message! Yes, I went on a cultural exchange to France last month, and it was an amazing experience!
We stayed with host families in a town near Lyon. I lived with a girl called Claire, and her family was really kind. I learned a lot about French traditions, food and daily life. We also had some language lessons at a local school and visited beautiful places like castles and markets.
I really enjoyed it — I made new friends and now I feel more confident speaking French. I’d love to go again next year!
What about you? Have you ever done an exchange? I’d love to hear your story too.
Take care,
Andrés
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) EJEMPLO 9
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amigo inglés, Sam, te ha escrito este mensaje:
Hi!
I want to try something new in my free time.
What are your favourite hobbies?
When and where do you do them?
Do you think I should try one of them too?
Let me know!
Sam
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✅ Responde a todas sus preguntas.
✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
✅ Modelo de respuesta
Hi Sam,
Great to hear from you! I think it’s cool that you want to try something new.
I have two favourite hobbies: playing the guitar and skateboarding. I usually play the guitar in the evenings, after doing my homework. I don’t take lessons — I learn from videos and it’s really fun!
As for skateboarding, I go to the skatepark near my house every weekend. I meet my friends there and we try new tricks. It’s exciting, and we always laugh a lot!
You should definitely try skateboarding if you like being active. But if you prefer staying at home, then playing an instrument is a great choice too.
Let me know what you decide to try!
Best wishes,
Álvaro
📝 INFORMAL LETTER or EMAIL (B1) EJEMPLO 10
✉️ Instrucciones para el alumno:
Tu amiga inglesa, Olivia, te ha escrito este mensaje:
Hi!
I’m curious about your school.
What is it like? What subjects do you study?
What do you like most about it?
Tell me everything!
Olivia
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✅ Responde a todas sus preguntas.
✅ Escribe entre 100 y 140 palabras.
✅ Usa un estilo informal.
✅ Modelo de respuesta
Hi Olivia,
Thanks for your message! I’m happy to tell you about my school.
I go to a big secondary school in my town. It has three floors, a computer room, a library, and even a small garden where we relax during breaks.
We study lots of subjects like English, Maths, Science, History, and Art. My favourite is English, because I love learning languages and our teacher is really nice.
What I like most is that we have fun projects and activities, not just boring exams! Also, I enjoy spending time with my classmates — everyone is friendly.
Let me know what your school is like too!
See you soon,
Claudia