a) Analysing the style of a letter
• Explain the task.
• Allow Ss some time to complete the task in
pairs.
• Collect feedback from different pairs.
Answer Key
short forms - A (Hi, I’d, It’s, don’t, etc)
colloquial language - A (they don’t sound, it’s
cool, etc)
phrasal verbs - A (bunking off, meet up,
works out)
idioms - A (drop you a line)
polite language - B (I am writing to you in the
hope that..., I would really appreciate it...)
full forms - B (I am, did not, it would, etc)
b) Finding words/phrases with
similar meaning
• Explain the task.
• Allow Ss time to complete the task
individually.
• Check Ss' answers, writing up the words and
phrases on the board.
Answer Key
Thought I’d drop you a line - I am writing to
you
pals - friends
If you ask me - I think
I don’t like - I rarely feel like/I am really
dissatisfied with
Why not - Maybe it would be a good idea to
Write back - I look forward to your reply