Writing to a Friend – Informal Writing, informal writing tips, how to write a friend, How to Write Informal Letters in English, Writing formal and informal letters, How To Write an Informal Letter
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Opening
Hi Mary / Hello Mary / Hey Mary
It’s been ages since we last spoke.
How are you?
How’s life treating you?
How’s life?
How are things?
Any news?
Anything strange?
What are you up to these days?
Expressing Thanks
Thanks a million for…
Thanks a lot for…
Cheers for …
I really appreciate it.
Thanks my friend.
Giving news
Guess what. I’ve…
I’ve got some good news my friend.
Great news Mary, I’ve…
Unfortunately, I’ve got bad news
I’m afraid I have some bad news 🙁
Bad news Mary 🙁
Refusing invitation
Sorry, I’m busy
I appreciate the invite, but I can’t
I don’t think I can.
I’m really sorry, but…
Sorry, I’m afraid I don’t…
Responding to news
I’m so happy for you
That’s fantastic news
That’s awful news my friend 🙁
Sorry to hear that
I’m glad to hear that
I’m thrilled for you
What great news!
Congratulations
I was delighted to hear that.
Making Suggest
The best thing to do is…
I’d suggest that you…
I’d recommend that you…
I think you should…
You must do …
Offering advice
If I were you, I’d…
If I were in your shoes, I’d …
You should…
I think you must…
You simply have to …
Why don’t you…?
I’d suggest that you…
Closing
Well, that’s all for now
I’d better get back to work here
I must go
Looking forward to…
Take care
All the best
All my love
