A thank-you email

A thank-you email

Learn how to write a thank-you email.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.

Reading text

Tips

  1. Start with Hi if it is an informal email to someone you know.
  2. The email can have three main paragraphs:
    • the reason for writing (= to say thank you)
    • the main point (= more details or examples)
    • a wish or offer for the future.
  3. Use emojis (e.g. smiley) or emoticons (e.g. :) ) to show you're joking.
  4. You can say See you soon / See you next year if you hope to meet again.
  5. Use a closing phrase like Keep in touch, Write soon, Speak soon or Take care.

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

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Average: 4.1 (39 votes)
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Submitted by Kirk Moore on Mon, 05/08/2019 - 15:26

In reply to by Santhi J

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Hello Santhi J

Do you mean for the sixth sentence in Task 1? Please note that what it says and what you say are different. It is talking about a specific emoji: :(

All the best

Kirk

The LearnEnglish Team

Submitted by Dimpy on Thu, 25/07/2019 - 11:28

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It is a good opportunity to see and understand other cultures. So, I would definitely stay with them and I will do the same when any or all of them visit my country.

Submitted by cittàutopica on Tue, 23/07/2019 - 22:15

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I would not like to stay with a host family in a new country, because I'm worried of meeting up with people with habits too much different from mine; this could make difficult the living together.

Submitted by Lameed Mohamed on Tue, 23/07/2019 - 22:08

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Yup i'd like it although it may causing me feel a littlr bit uncomfortable but i guess it will be great to i mean we can have a graet time togther + adding new friends to family

Submitted by ali328 on Tue, 23/07/2019 - 07:03

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I really like to stay with a host family in a new country. I've never did it and I don't know how I could find a host family.

Submitted by gedi on Mon, 22/07/2019 - 04:50

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yes i like to host friends my home country also i like to thank him how they are welcome to me when i was their home country

Submitted by brago on Sat, 20/07/2019 - 22:13

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Hi Mrs Smith, I would like to say thank you for having me in your house. I had a fantastic time meeting you and your family during my fifteen-day trip to Britain. I am quite happy because recently I was told that my speaking has improved a lot since my trip. And I am delighted to say that It would not be possible without all your kindness and patience towards me. Furthermore, I wanted to say that I really enjoyed all the food that you had prepared.. it was quite tasteful and mouthwatering! I am looking forward to visiting you next year! Please keep in touch! Matthew Yes!, I absolutely would like to stay with a host family in another country since It would open up a totally new culture, city, and language to me. Moreover It would allow me to improve my language skills much more faster.

Submitted by salehisalehi65 on Sat, 13/07/2019 - 13:23

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i think some how its difficult to stay with host family, because its needed a previous prepration such as knowing them completely and feeling comfort with details exsist,.... finally i prefer to reside in hotel and see host family

Submitted by Praveen kumar on Fri, 05/07/2019 - 17:53

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Yeah I like to stay as a host in a family and it's nice we can gather they're culture and specially the unknown languages we learn.if I get a chance as a host I will go :^).

Submitted by chriskutte on Fri, 05/07/2019 - 09:17

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If I could have an ensuite room I'd like to stay at a host family. Otherwise I prefer to stay at a hotel and visit my host family around the day.