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Introduction

The purpose of the introduction is to:

Address your friend, the recipient of the email, in an informal style.

Personalize the email.

Tell your friend why you’re writing this letter (this will be mentioned in the question). Sometimes, you need
a transition to start the reason why you’re writing this letter. Normally, the word used is “anyway” or
“anyhow”. And please avoid writing the cliché “I’m writing this email/letter to…” as it’s obvious you are
writing one!

Addressing your friend and personalizing the email can often be combined, for example, “Congratulations
on winning the national Swimming competition! I knew you could do it!”. This introduction addresses your
friend and shows the examiner that you know your friend well (you know that he/she entered a swimming
competition and won).

Always remember that you should keep the introduction short and create an interest in the topic while
maintaining a chatty style. Ideally, the reader should be eager to read the rest of your letter.

Here are some examples of effective introductions.

Congratulations on your award! So sorry I couldn’t write to you earlier; it’s been a hectic week over here.
You won’t believe/imagine what happened yesterday! Prepare to have your jaw drop!

I’m sorry I haven’t written for so long, but I’ve been busy settling into my new house. Hope you’ve got over
the flu. Anyway, I thought I’d drop you a line to let you know …

How’re things? It’s been ages since we last talked! I thought I’d share with you a once-in-a-lifetime
experience I had yesterday. Trust me, you’re going to be amazed!

How’re you? I’m sorry I’ve been a little on the quiet side—you know how hectic life gets sometimes.
Anyhow, …

I’m sorry I haven’t written (for ages/since we last met/for a long time), but I’ve been busy studying and
haven’t had the time. Guess what! …

It was lovely to hear from you last week. Hope you’re feeling better after your injury. I can’t wait to tell you
… // I’m dying to tell you …

It was good to hear from you. I’m glad you finally got your driving license! How about taking me for a ride
next Friday? Anyways, …

I’m glad you convinced Aunt Sara to get you the new iPhone you wanted! How is it going so far? Anyway,
buckle up because you’re in for some gripping news!

I haven’t heard from you in a bit. Things (are/have been) (okay/uneventful/super busy/pretty
stressful/pretty exciting/up and down) on (my/this end). As you probably know, …
Just read your email and I’m terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your pet cat Luna; she was very special. So, I
thought I might drop you a line to cheer you up a bit.

How’ve you been? We should get together soon to catch up on all the news. In the meantime, I have an
interesting story to tell you.

I’ve been meaning to write since your graduation day, but what with one thing or another I’m afraid I just
haven’t had the time. Anyway, you’ll never believe/guess …

I hope you’re doing well. Sorry for not replying sooner—I have been busy as a bee preparing for my exams. I
know this may sound unbelievable but …

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