Writing a postcard

Understanding the task and planning

1) Imagine you are on holiday. You are going to write a postcard to a friend.

1 Who would you choose to write to?

2 What would they want to know about your holiday?

3 How formal or informal should your postcard be?

2) 1 Open the postcard in the correct way and say where you are.

2 Give a few details about who is with you and what the places is like.

3 Describe how you spend your time and some of the things you have done.

4 Tell your friend about any plans for other trips or visits you are going to make before you leave.

5 Finish the postcard in a suitable way.

3) Write your postcard. Remember to use informal language. Use adjectives to make your postcard more interesting.

4) Read through your postcard and check that you have:

used tenses correctly.

spelled words correctly.

used an informal, friendly style.

Dear [Friend's Name],

Greetings from [Holiday Destination]! I hope this postcard finds you well. I am having a fantastic time here and I couldn't wait to tell you all about it.

I chose to write to you because I know you love to hear about my adventures. The weather here is amazing, and the beach is just a stone's throw away from my hotel. Speaking of my hotel, it's a cozy little place with a stunning view of the ocean. I am here with my family, and we are having a blast exploring the local area.

We have been spending our days soaking up the sun on the beach and swimming in the crystal clear water. We also went on a boat tour to see some of the nearby islands, and the scenery was breathtaking. Yesterday, we visited a local market and tried some of the delicious street food. The flavors were so unique and mouth-watering.

Before we leave, we are planning to visit a nearby national park and do some hiking. I can't wait to see the beautiful nature and wildlife here. I will make sure to take lots of pictures to show you when I get back.

I miss you and can't wait to catch up when I return. Take care and talk to you soon.

Warm regards,

[Your Name]