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.

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Submitted by ann1047 on Tue, 21/04/2020 - 07:45

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From: Anna To: Michael Subject: Thank you! Hi, Michael! I just called... to say... I love you.. I'm joking)) I wanna say thank you for your kindness. Thank you for taking me away from that dirty street to your house, feeding me and looking after me, when I was trying to fight heroin addiction. I survived because of you! If you ever take drugs, I'll save your life too! Reach out and touch faith! Bye! Anna

Submitted by Reza 2020 on Mon, 20/04/2020 - 02:52

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Hi Sofia, I just wanted to write to say thank your for everything. you and your respected family were wonderful hosts. A special thanks to your mom for cooking amazing Australian food. thanks to make me feel at home. I hope see you soon in Malaysia. I'll glad to show my city and stay with me. Take care ! Reza

Submitted by Emily Mellor on Sat, 18/04/2020 - 12:13

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Yes, of course! Although I am afraid of new people , I still love knowing of different cultures. I can also improve my English skills by practising with them. So I think it's a great way to learn English.

Submitted by Alexandra Lope… on Fri, 17/04/2020 - 20:53

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From: Alexandra To: Derek Subject: Thanks Hi Derek, I write you letter because I would like to say thank you for have me a dinner the last night. I had never eaten those dishes. Too, I love to visit places in the night, and more in the new places that I don't know. I wish you the best and I hope you pass the finish exam as you wish. :D See you next year, Kisses. Let's keep in touch.

Submitted by Alfredo Maya on Fri, 17/04/2020 - 20:49

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Hi John. I want to say the thanks for receive me in your house. I had a good time in Australia, I love Sídney, I was very well in your big house. I remember the food and your art. I learned a lot of your culture and your animals. You have a nice family specially your mother, she is friendly. I hope to see you again. Thanks for everything. Alfredo
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Submitted by zabiullah on Fri, 17/04/2020 - 08:37

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From: zabiullah To: Alex subject: thanks for host Hi Alex; i would like to say thanks for invitation and host. we had an amizing and intersting time with each other i think it might be kept in our minds forever. also; when we went to sightseeing in the countryside it was fantastic places we enjoyed well. i never forget it. always your family and your nieghbours helped me to improve our language. one thing i say if you want to come in my country i am always ready for helping and serveing. stay in touch
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Submitted by zabiullah on Fri, 17/04/2020 - 08:21

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yes. i would like to stay with host family in an english country. bxz they can help me to improve our language and knowledge also i know different calture. besides; i can exchange our ideas about different aspects such as; how to improve our educational systems, how to reduce poverty; how to manage water systems and how to create methods to make better government.
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Submitted by jennieyoung on Mon, 13/04/2020 - 06:51

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I just wanted to write and say thank you for everything. You and your family are amazing hosts. I had a great time at your house.Thank you for making me feel at home.I'm sure my English improved a lot because of all your help.Also thanks for wonderful cooking you did. I realising that English food is not as bad as people said. If you ever come to France, I hope you will stay with me and I'll take you to all of wonderful places in my country. Keep in touch. See you soon...

Submitted by rajput on Sat, 11/04/2020 - 19:30

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From: Ravi Rana To: Arju Rana subject : Thank you!! Hi Arju, I just wanted to write and say thank you for everything. you and your family were amazing hosts.i had a great time at your house.Thank you for making me feel at home.I'm sure my English improved a lot because of all your help too! thank you for all the wonderful cooking you did. Now i can tell everyone English food is not as bad as they say. if you ever come to Karnal, I hope you will stay with me and I can show you my city too! Keep in touch! Ravi

Submitted by TRAN TRIET on Sat, 11/04/2020 - 10:41

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I would like to stay with a host family because I like be friends