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A Short Communicative
Message (Email)

Introduction

Short Communicative Message (Email) is a writing task that require students to write an
email based on a given stimulus in the form of an email. The message (email) can either be
informal or formal. The topic matter may be on general or specific matters. Students should
study the stimulus and write an email in relation to the question asked. A good email involves
inclusion of student’s own but relevant ideas.

Step
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A. How to write an informal email
1. Start your email with ‘Hi’ followed by name of receiver,

2. Use relevant expressions appropriate to the purpose of the email
• e.g. ‘Would you like to + verb ..’ when making an invitation
• ‘We could ..,’ when making a suggestion
• ‘Could you .. ‘ when making a request

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3. Give details of your invitation, suggestion or request clearly. Leave out unnecessary
details.
4. End with ‘See you soon. / Hope to hear from you soon. / Hope to get a favourable
reply soon.

5. End with your name.
Sample of an informal email
You received an email from a friend who wants to study together for an upcoming exam.

Hi,
The mid-year exam is around the corner. Would you like to study together in preparation
for this exam? We could do it in my house as my parents will be away for the fortnight
before the mid-year exam. I don’t mind if you want to bring two of your friends, as long
as they are serious about their studies.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Bye for now.

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