How to Write a Friendly Letter in English!

When getting in touch with a friend, most people will opt for a text or a social media message. Nothing beats a good, old-fashioned friendly letter, however. This lesson will introduce you how to write a friendly letter in English.

Step-by-Step to Write a Friendly Letter

Opening

• Hi Mary / Hello Mary / Hey Mary
• It’s been ages since we last spoke.
• How are you?
• How’s life treating you?
• How’s life?
• How are things?
• Any news?
• Anything strange?
• What are you up to these days?

Expressing Thanks

• Thanks a million for…
• Thanks a lot for…
• Cheers for …
• I really appreciate it.
• Thanks my friend.

Giving news

• Guess what. I’ve…
• I’ve got some good news my friend.
• Great news Mary, I’ve…
• Unfortunately, I’ve got bad news
• I’m afraid I have some bad news
• Bad news Mary

Refusing invitation

• Sorry, I’m busy
• I appreciate the invite, but I can’t
• I don’t think I can.
• I’m really sorry, but…
• Sorry, I’m afraid I don’t…

Responding to news

• I’m so happy for you
• That’s fantastic news
• That’s awful news my friend
• Sorry to hear that
• I’m glad to hear that
• I’m thrilled for you
• What great news!
• Congratulations
• I was delighted to hear that.

Making Suggest

• The best thing to do is…
• I’d suggest that you…
• I’d recommend that you…
• I think you should…
• You must do …

Offering advice

• If I were you, I’d…
• If I were in your shoes, I’d …
• You should…
• I think you must…
• You simply have to …
• Why don’t you…?
• I’d suggest that you…

Closing

• Well, that’s all for now
• I’d better get back to work here
• I must go
• Looking forward to…
• Take care
• All the best
• All my love

Improve your writing skills in English with a big list of transition words and phrases.

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