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How to write a postcard
In the next page, are
some characteristics. For
each one, if it should
be included or if it
should NOT be included
in a postcard.
A formal tone
A specific greeting to the person you’re writing to
A personal, friendly message
Detailed information about the sender’s family
The place or setting where the sender is
A closing such as “Best wishes” or “Love”
A very long paragraph about the sender’s day
The recipient’s address
A picture of the sender’s favorite person
Overly detailed information about the weather
A postage stamp
Writing a story about your trip not mentioning where you are
A simple, informal tone
Using too many adjectives or long descriptions
The sender’s signature or first name
A formal tone
A specific greeting to the person you’re writing to
A personal, friendly message
Detailed information about the sender’s family
The place or setting where the sender is
A closing such as “Best wishes” or “Love”
A very long paragraph about the sender’s day
The recipient’s address
A picture of the sender’s favorite person
Overly detailed information about the weather
A postage stamp
Writing a story about your trip with no mention of where you are
A simple, informal tone
Using too many adjectives or long descriptions
The sender’s signature or first name
Dear student,
Please, decide
the correct
order of the
paragraphs
Love,
I’ve visited the beautiful Hello Sophie!
Alhambra, and it’s even more
impressive in person than I
imagined! Yesterday, I spent the
I tried the best seafood paella too! The
day in the city and tried lots of weather has been perfect and everyone has
tapas, they were all delicious! been so friendly. I’m learning a few words in
Spanish too! Tomorrow, I’m planning to
watch a Flamenco show in the Caves of
Sacromonte, I’m really excited so I’ll tell you
all about it when I get back.
Wish you were here to
see it all! See you soon!
Love, Julia.”
Greetings from sunny
Granada! I’ve been here
for a week now and it’s
fantastic!
Hello Sophie! Part 1 (say
Part 2
who you are
writing to)
(greetings)
Greetings from sunny Granada! I’ve been here for a week now and it’s
fantastic!
Part 3
Personal Message
I’ve visited the beautiful Alhambra, and it’s even more impressive in
person than I imagined! Yesterday, I spent the day in the city and tried
lots of tapas, they were all delicious!
Part 4
Some extra
I tried the best seafood paella too! The weather has been perfect
details and
everyone has been so friendly. I’m learning a few words in Spanish too!
Tomorrow, I’m planning to watch a Flamenco show in the Caves of
Sacromonte, I’m really excited so I’ll tell you all about it when I get back.
Wish you were here to see it all! See you soon! Part 5
(Closing Line)
Love, Julia.
About grammar...
Have you notices which verb
tenses were used?
Can you spot them
in the different paragraphs?
Hello Sophie!
Greetings from sunny Granada! I’ve been here for a week now and it’s
fantastic!
I’ve visited the beautiful Alhambra, and it’s even more impressive in
person than I imagined! Yesterday, I spent the day in the city and tried
lots of tapas, they were all delicious!
I tried the best seafood paella too! The weather has been perfect and
everyone has been so friendly. I’m learning a few words in Spanish too!
Tomorrow, I’m planning to watch a Flamenco show in the Caves of
Sacromonte, I’m really excited so I’ll tell you all about it when I get back.
Wish you were here to see it all! See you soon!
Love, Julia.
Keep it short and sweet: A postcard is brief—don’t write too
much.
Be friendly: Use an informal, conversational tone.
Start with a greeting: Open with “Hi” or “Dear ___________”
Say where you are
Talk about something interesting: Mention something exciting
you’ve done or seen, like a landmark or fun activity.
Use a friendly closing: End with something like “Best wishes,”
“Take care,” or “Love,” followed by your name.
Don’t forget to use the past simple and present perfect!
