How to write a B2 First (FCE) INFORMAL EMAIL - B2 First (FCE) Writing exam

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  • @SMASHEnglish
    @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +28

    🥳🥳🥳DO YOU WANT MORE B2 FIRST (FCE) WRITING ADVICE???🥳🥳🥳
    Well there is loads of material on SMASH English!
    First, how do examiners mark your writing?
    ruclips.net/video/hlSCFyOWSkg/видео.html
    What grammar should you include in every essay?
    ruclips.net/video/kcA01RUMtGM/видео.html
    How should you structure you essay?
    ruclips.net/video/fgt_JH4xzjo/видео.html
    How should you plan your essay?
    ruclips.net/video/K9UL9rsD-_8/видео.html
    Oh... but of course for Part 2 you might choose to write a a letter or email!
    ruclips.net/p/PL6e-7-KQEXLVXYTiLs52TrqrhL-7bzWCW
    Or an ARTICLE!
    ruclips.net/video/5HGehzA-KYs/видео.html
    Or a REPORT!
    ruclips.net/video/CiGER3Z5DME/видео.html
    GOOD LUCK! IF YOU NEED ME, LEAVE ME A COMMENT AND I'LL HELP YOU OUT!

    • @nikaqobuladze9693
      @nikaqobuladze9693 3 года назад

      can i use this structure in every type of
      email what will be in exam?
      Hello…
      What’ve you been up lately? I’ve been super busy. I’m so delighted you’ve got in touch.
      Write me your answer immediately unless you’re not utterly exhausted.
      I’m really looking forward to hearing from you.
      Best Wishes,
      Name

  • @nachohernaiz5241
    @nachohernaiz5241 4 года назад +143

    If you were my speaking examiner, I wouldn't be able to take the exam seriously

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  4 года назад +15

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @nachohernaiz5241
      @nachohernaiz5241 4 года назад +3

      @@SMASHEnglish By the way, do you know if students are able to see how much time do they have left in the speaking exam? Is there any clock that they can see it? Thanks!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  4 года назад +8

      @@nachohernaiz5241 Sorry! Students do not have a clock to watch! The examiners do, but only they can see it 😅

    • @rafal9ck817
      @rafal9ck817 3 года назад +4

      ​@@nachohernaiz5241 i was told on my course to just answer question, then speak until i'am told to stop. (except part 1)

  • @nle6231
    @nle6231 3 года назад +19

    Hi there!
    How're you doing? I'm doing great, even though I'm taking my FCE exam tomorrow. But that's nothing to worry about because I've recently stumbled across that fantastic youtube channel called SMASH English. Give it a try, the guys there are doing a terrific job, especially Monica.
    See you soon under another video!
    All the best,
    Nele.

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +4

      😂😂Maybe that is the best informal email ever!

  • @lalamaralina2457
    @lalamaralina2457 4 года назад +53

    you're so funny I can't 😂😂😂😂😂 thanks a lot

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  4 года назад +16

      At least someone realises this! Thank YOU!

    • @shenachan8243
      @shenachan8243 3 года назад

      @@SMASHEnglish how to make formal email for our president ??

  • @noeliarivera1832
    @noeliarivera1832 3 года назад +7

    I love Monica!! 🤣🤣 She plays her role so well!!!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +8

      You should try working WITH her... she is a nightmare!

  • @francescazaccaro5665
    @francescazaccaro5665 4 года назад +32

    Tomorrow morning I’m taking the exam and I’m freaking out! Thank you for all your videos😍

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  4 года назад +2

      No problem, Francesca! Please do tell me how the exam went!

    • @francescazaccaro5665
      @francescazaccaro5665 3 года назад +13

      @@SMASHEnglish I got 180 out of 190😍😍

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +7

      @@francescazaccaro5665 Francesca I have only just seen this! Well done!!! You did so well!

    • @marsel8718
      @marsel8718 3 года назад +2

      @@francescazaccaro5665 was it difficult?

  • @davebrazier3970
    @davebrazier3970 3 года назад +31

    Toby, mate, cracking videos. Your knowledge is invaluable for us less-seasoned teachers...! I'm currently prepping FCE students in Poland and often use you as a source of inspiration. May I ask where in the world you are currently?

  • @c.i.ggodagamage2928
    @c.i.ggodagamage2928 2 года назад +1

    First of all I would like to thank Toby to helping me to do this question in B2 First. I am going to take my B2 First exam in 7th of June in Sri Lanka . At this moment I am watching your videos for B2 First exam preparation. All of your videos are helped me to get an A pass to my FCE exam.

  • @starwarsfan6920
    @starwarsfan6920 3 года назад +22

    I want to say thank you very much, Toby!) You helped me a lot especially in writing and speaking parts of the exam. Your explanations are very useful and understandable.
    Today I was writing an exam, so I will write my results later when they appear (I'm from Russia by the way))
    I wish you good luck and a lot of subscribers on the channel!)😊

  • @anceilprof6715
    @anceilprof6715 3 года назад +14

    I’m going to do The FCE exam in 2 days. I must admit that you helped me a lot! Thank you 🤙🏻😄

  • @vitcihelka7706
    @vitcihelka7706 2 месяца назад

    You have my admiration for that acting skills of yours with which you always accompany your wonderful teaching videos. Thank you for great content. Keep up the good work.

  • @annabarcicka2103
    @annabarcicka2103 3 года назад +4

    Not only is it all very useful stuff, but also hilarious and so fun to watch! I'm pretty sure I'll still be here even when I already pass my exam! Thanks for your effort!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад

      😂😂😂 Thanks, Anna! I am glad someone appreciates Monica's ridiculousness!

    • @annabarcicka2103
      @annabarcicka2103 3 года назад

      @@SMASHEnglish Are you calling Monica ridiculous? 🤣 She's adorable! 🤩

  • @evay3345
    @evay3345 4 года назад +5

    Monica is such a funny and loveable girl!!!. Thanks for your helpful lessons!!!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  4 года назад +2

      She is a BEAUTIFUL girl. 😂 Thank YOU for the comment, Eva!

  • @juancl98
    @juancl98 2 года назад +4

    I'm gonna put "Monica" on my writting for sure. No matter what it costs.

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  2 года назад +1

      Imagine if the thousands of people watching these videos all did that.... 😂😂😂

    • @juancl98
      @juancl98 2 года назад

      @@SMASHEnglish 😂😂😂

  • @strikevictory5470
    @strikevictory5470 3 года назад +2

    Thanks a million. You are the best channel ever

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +2

      Thanks, STRIKE! It is great to have your support!

  • @JohnIvess
    @JohnIvess 3 года назад +3

    Taking my exam tomorrow. Thank you for your videos, they do help!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +1

      Excellent, John! Great to have helped! So please tell me! How did the exam go?

  • @gigisanchezr
    @gigisanchezr 3 года назад +1

    My whole class just saw you. You are very funny xd. From Spain

  • @saphiren1576
    @saphiren1576 3 года назад +1

    You are helping me so much, you deserve bigger views!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +2

      Thanks, Saphiren! I'm sure I will get more views one day! 🥳🥳

  • @oshiniegamage8132
    @oshiniegamage8132 3 года назад +5

    thank you so much for these videos... It is really helpful for me until the last minute.... So in the writing parts do we have to write how many words we have written at the end ?

  • @anamariamonutti6215
    @anamariamonutti6215 2 года назад

    Hello Toby! I have never understand so clearly the difference between letters,reportes,essay,and articles...besides,yo u make it funny and intereasting...thanks you...

  • @baitaptienganhcuatoi
    @baitaptienganhcuatoi 3 года назад

    This video has just made my day! Thanks to Toby & Monica

  • @marsel8718
    @marsel8718 3 года назад +5

    I wish I could write such a magnificent letter...

  • @sbrafannifannanni4126
    @sbrafannifannanni4126 4 года назад +4

    Hey! Are you going to make a video about the FCE Reading? Particularly Part 5, at which I'm terrible... I'm taking the exam next month and your videos are really helping!!!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  4 года назад +5

      Oooo, good luck, Sbrafanni!
      I have been thinking about how to do reading practice in a video format, whilst also being entertaining. I'll do one eventually, but I cannot guarantee it'll be up before your exam!
      Thanks a lot for the comment and I'm so happy my videos are helping!

  • @paulahernandez9774
    @paulahernandez9774 3 года назад +1

    You're amazing, i love your videos!Next week i'm taking my exam and i am very nervous

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад

      Thanks, Paula! That's very nice of you to say! Don't worry about the exam, you wil be fine. Especially with the help of these videos 😂😂

  • @rastooooo
    @rastooooo 2 года назад

    i had fce speaking today and tomorrow im gonna have the rest and i literally have no idea how to write the reviews or emails and those things xD thanks for help, lots of love, Monica.

  • @UgatonTV
    @UgatonTV 3 года назад +1

    Thank you 🙏🏽🇺🇬

  • @marilu8763
    @marilu8763 2 года назад

    Thaaaaanks TOBY. I LOVE SMASH ENGLISH. 🙂

  • @vicky35442
    @vicky35442 2 года назад +1

    Dating advice and a lesson in one video 🤣
    Your teaching style is a model to me 🤓

  • @apotterhead8747
    @apotterhead8747 6 месяцев назад

    I have the exam in a week and I'm already nervous 😭
    Can't thank you enough for these videos ☺️

  • @jeronimovazza7441
    @jeronimovazza7441 3 года назад

    I feel this helps me a lot, wish i pass the exam, thank you toby

  • @rochijerezok
    @rochijerezok Год назад

    I love your videos Toby! 💟

  • @signorz.8569
    @signorz.8569 3 года назад +1

    You are saving me and my B2 exam.Thank you so much!I hope to pass🤞!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +1

      I am sure you will, Signor! When you is your exam?

    • @signorz.8569
      @signorz.8569 3 года назад

      @@SMASHEnglish on 30th of April,now I'm enhancing my English level.I will let you know about It!

    • @gwabozack390
      @gwabozack390 3 года назад +1

      @@signorz.8569 you Will pass

    • @signorz.8569
      @signorz.8569 3 года назад

      Edit:my day is arrived,and I'm so feeling the flow!😆💪

    • @signorz.8569
      @signorz.8569 3 года назад

      Second edit:I've just finished the exam and I'm receiving my results on 5th of July.I hope I will passed🤞

  • @thiagorocha6820
    @thiagorocha6820 3 года назад +1

    I from Brazil, thanks for your help

  • @MrTburrfoot
    @MrTburrfoot 3 года назад

    Astonishing!!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад

      Hey! Thanks a lot for that, MrTburrfoot!

  • @victoriaalbarran3446
    @victoriaalbarran3446 4 года назад +4

    Your videos are just great! 💗
    I wanted to ask is there is any problem if we write more or less words than the asked ones

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  4 года назад +3

      Thanks for that, Victoria!
      The problem with going above the limit is you may include irrelevant information which would result in lower marks for CONTENT. If you write too little then you would struggle to "inform the target reader" by not including everything necessary. This would also cost you marks in CONTENT. I personally would aim for the upper limit.

  • @noemassaro4442
    @noemassaro4442 3 года назад

    Excellent video!! It's very funny and interesting!!🤩🎉 Best wishes from Argentina 🇦🇷 It's very useful for my exam!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +1

      That's awesome, Noe! Thanks for watching!

  • @giovannacavo3262
    @giovannacavo3262 3 года назад

    I really love your videos!
    It would be so nice if you could also make videos for the Pet Exam....
    Bye

  • @olisiailjanovich2318
    @olisiailjanovich2318 Месяц назад

    Thank you for you extremely useful videos 🙏 I have a question. In our books we are taught that we shouldn't put a full stop after a name at the end of a letter. Is it incorrect?

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  Месяц назад

      Honestly it doesn’t matter. You don’t need to, no. However, if you do, no one will die!

    • @olisiailjanovich2318
      @olisiailjanovich2318 Месяц назад

      ​@@SMASHEnglish Thank you! You won't believe, but in our country you will loose one point in exam if you put a full stop after name at the and of the email 😮

  • @emiliamanera7831
    @emiliamanera7831 3 года назад

    Outstanding video! Thank you!!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +2

      My pleasure as always, Emilia! Thanks for sticking around!

  • @giuliar2539
    @giuliar2539 2 года назад

    Tomorrow I have the exam lol these are helping me a lot

  • @jaz5310
    @jaz5310 3 года назад

    You are the best

  • @giovannacavo3262
    @giovannacavo3262 3 года назад

    I love Monicaaa!

  • @martinvoet217
    @martinvoet217 Год назад

    Hello Tony, many thanks for the informative video! I have a question. Would it be possible to start an informal letter/email with, "I hope everything is going swimmingly on your end!" or is that too informal?

  • @taissiamakarevich5345
    @taissiamakarevich5345 3 года назад

    fantastic! Thanks a lot!

  • @Natalia-in5sc
    @Natalia-in5sc 2 года назад

    Thank you so much!

  • @marikamocerino1262
    @marikamocerino1262 4 года назад

    THANKS A LOT FOR THIS VIDEO

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  4 года назад

      No problem, Marika! Enjoy your Christmas!

  • @marsel8718
    @marsel8718 3 года назад +1

    I decided to concentrate only on two tasks in writing part 2. And practise them. Only article and report. The chance that I will get one of them is 100% percent. Toby what do you think, is it good strategy?

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +1

      Hey hey! I am going to make a video all about this very soon!

    • @marsel8718
      @marsel8718 3 года назад

      @@SMASHEnglish please hurry up!)))) I’m going to take my exam on 10th of May!

    • @Mamonroba
      @Mamonroba 3 года назад +1

      @@marsel8718 How was it?

    • @marsel8718
      @marsel8718 3 года назад

      @@Mamonroba very difficult. I had trained a lot, but I encountered with hard tasks. A lot of new words in Use of English part 1. And unfamiliar Phrasal verbs. However I did a lot of tests

    • @marsel8718
      @marsel8718 3 года назад

      @@Mamonroba audition part was also difficult. I recommend you to train using speakers, not ear pods

  • @Ecuadorlife
    @Ecuadorlife 3 года назад +1

    excuse me
    can I say:
    it dependes on.... or depends what 10:34

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +1

      Ooo, interesting point!
      Usually we do say depends ON. However in British English we can use DEPENDS + Question word (how, who, where, when, why, what, whose) without ON.
      Hope that helps!

    • @Ecuadorlife
      @Ecuadorlife 3 года назад

      @@SMASHEnglish thanks a lot

  • @yanisk9790
    @yanisk9790 3 года назад +1

    Is it possible to have to write a more formal email? What expressions shoul we remove?

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад

      I am going to make a video about formal emails at some point. Until then, this video here has some more information:
      ruclips.net/video/b-H5sLKMEGA/видео.html

  • @nnelly47
    @nnelly47 2 года назад

    First of all, thank you so much Toby for the lesson, for sharing such a great and useful tips, we're so grateful😊 I have a question, Do contractions (like "I'm " or "She'll ") count as one word? or contractions like these "you don't " or "I won't " count as two words? Please help me, I'll be so so grateful, thanks in advance teacher Toby :)

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  2 года назад +2

      Aaaaah! Sorry for the late reply! Contractions count as two words, Nelly! Hope that helps! And THANK YOU!

    • @nnelly47
      @nnelly47 2 года назад

      @@SMASHEnglish Thank you teacher Toby😊

  • @Ondra-de6cc
    @Ondra-de6cc Год назад +1

    I have the exam today gang 😬

    • @palestinenr1
      @palestinenr1 6 месяцев назад

      I have mine tomorrow gang😬

  • @kingaslaby6498
    @kingaslaby6498 3 года назад

    Hi Toby! Would it be a mistake not to use a contraction in informal letter?

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +1

      In reality, no it is not a mistake. In the context of the Cambridge exams... YES it is a mistake. This is simply because you need to demonstrate to the examiners that you understand the tone of the writing task. If the tone is informal then please always use contractions when you can.

    • @kingaslaby6498
      @kingaslaby6498 3 года назад

      @@SMASHEnglish, thank you Toby, that's what I thought 😉

  • @petrchyla6687
    @petrchyla6687 2 года назад

    A quick question. Can I use verbs like gotta, gonna, wanna etc. ?

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  2 года назад +1

      Hmmm, no. I would avoid using these when writing, even informally. If you are writing to friends **in real life** then it's fine. I would not do it in an exam setting though.

    • @petrchyla6687
      @petrchyla6687 2 года назад +1

      @@SMASHEnglish Okey, thanks.

  • @i_g5814
    @i_g5814 3 года назад

    do we have all four options (essay, email etc)?

  • @Richard_318
    @Richard_318 3 года назад

    Hello, i have a doubt. Should i write I in capital letter or not? (e.g. I think or i think ??). Thank you!!

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +1

      Yes! "I" should always be capitalised, Riccardo! Hope that helps!

  • @nhitran9599
    @nhitran9599 Год назад

    Toby, can i draw an emoji in my email? 🤭

  • @umandisandumini545
    @umandisandumini545 6 месяцев назад

    Is it unnecessary to write
    From - Monica
    To - Johnny ?

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  6 месяцев назад

      Yes, not necessary. Make sure you include your opening and closing salutations. You don’t need anything more than that 😊

  • @lucasiglesiasgonzalez2790
    @lucasiglesiasgonzalez2790 3 года назад

    An informal letter is the same as an informal email?

  • @Richard_318
    @Richard_318 3 года назад

    should i write a title??

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +1

      Hey, Riccardo!
      No, no title is needed for an email or letter, both formal and informal. I hope that helps!

    • @Richard_318
      @Richard_318 3 года назад

      @@SMASHEnglish thankss for soon reply. what about essay, article, report and review?

    • @SMASHEnglish
      @SMASHEnglish  3 года назад +2

      @@Richard_318 I have a video for every single one on my channel... apart from review 😊. Articles and reports need a title. Reviews and essay do not.

  • @MrMEAT-kt9rl
    @MrMEAT-kt9rl 2 года назад +1

    i have exams in march ,save meeee!!!

  • @beasegura4922
    @beasegura4922 2 года назад

    📝

  • @kumaripeiris2886
    @kumaripeiris2886 3 года назад

    "another one" - what does it remind me of 😂😂😂

  • @niranjalafernando2569
    @niranjalafernando2569 Год назад

    😊

  • @4kmiaa
    @4kmiaa 8 месяцев назад

    poor johnny

  • @Evelynqiu
    @Evelynqiu 10 месяцев назад

    太搞笑了

  • @Evelynqiu
    @Evelynqiu 10 месяцев назад

    soooooooooooooo funny