English Unlimited HTL 1, Schulbuch

Explore writing: A profile about yourself Look at the writing coach tips and read Susi’s message in Mailpals. What is Susi’s message about? Answer the questions. 1 Who wrote this message? 2 When was the message written? 3 Why does Susi write the message? 4 Write down the email address. 5 Write down the greeting and the closing. 6 What languages does she speak? 7 Where does Susi come from? 24 a http:/ /www.m@ilpals.net /profile_025 Name: Susanne Email: susi_99@kmail.com Date: 15 September From: Austria Age: 17 Hobbies: Reading, swimming, animals, nature Hi, I’m Susi, and I’d like to write to people from all over the world. I want to find out about different countries and cultures and write about my hobbies and my country. I’m from Salzburg, a famous town in Austria, so I speak German. I have already had English for several years at school and want to learn the language really well. I can also speak a little Italian. Thank you for your emails. Susi Layout: State your name & contact details. Greetings: · · No need to be very formal: Hi, Hello everybody – are fine. · · Don’t use exclamation marks. This could sound rude in English. Purpose of the post: State why you are posting your profile: use I’d like to, I want to, I’m interested in + - ing form. Introduce yourself: State your hobbies to find others who like the same things. Closing: Thank your readers in advance for their reply. Alternative phrase: I look forward to your emails. Description: · · Describe your hometown. · · Say what languages you can speak. b Writing coach 19 Language skills Extras Explore 1 People in your life Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv