Writing an Informal Email
Use friendly tone and contractions.
Examples
- Hi Anna, thanks for your message!
Key rules
- Use a friendly greeting, such as Hi Anna, and a sign-off, such as Best or Speak soon
- Contractions are normal, such as I'm and don't
- Keep the tone warm and the message clear
Common mistakes
- Dear Anna, → Hi Anna, (for a friend)
- Hope you are well. I'm writing to you because... → Hope you're well! I wanted to ask about...
Use cases
- Writing to friends and classmates
- Replying to a colleague you know well
- Arranging a meeting with a friend
💡 Tip: Start with a short personal line, then get to the purpose of the email.