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Cousin Visiting

Cousin Visiting

This two-lesson unit prepares students to write an IGCSE ESL Exercise 6 informal email. The task is to write an email to a cousin who is coming to stay, covering:… Read more ↓

Answer a few quick questions before today's lesson about having a relative or friend stay at your home.

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Cousin Visiting — Reading Quiz: Model Informal Email

Read the model informal email carefully, then answer the questions on the right. Pay attention to how the writer uses a friendly tone, covers all three bullet points, and makes the email feel natural and personal.

Three exercises using 12 key words and phrases from the model email and informal writing.

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Cousin Visiting — Vocabulary Practice

Work through all three parts. All 12 words and phrases come from the model email or informal writing in English.

Read the task carefully. Cover all three bullet points and add your own ideas. Plan your email before you begin writing.

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Cousin Visiting — Informal Email Writing Task

Read the task and all three bullet points carefully. Spend 3-5 minutes planning your email before you start writing. Aim for 120-160 words.

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Lesson Information

IGCSE ESL
Skills
Writing
Themes
Family, Culture and lifestyles
Difficulty
B1–B2
Duration90-120 minw
Exam Components
IGCSE ESL Writing

Lesson Resources

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IGCSE ESL Informal Email6 mins

Top tips on how to write a great informal email.

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