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Opening remarks and give news of yourself

Hi Katya

Dear ....

Opening remarks

How are you? I hope better than me

I'm writing to tell you about/ that

I'm sorry I haven't written you sooner, but....

I haven't heard from you for...

thanks so much for...

It was great to hear from you.

Giving information about you

I have found a new job/ boyfriend/girlfriend....,he/she/ it is ....

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Giving information about friends and family

Do you remember Peter? he is studying/working/...

Laura is.....

My family is ok but my sister/brother/cousin has had a problem, he/she ....

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Ask for his/her information

What about you? Are you still living in ....? Are you going out with .....? Is he/she....?

Closing remarks

Looking forward hearing from you

That's all for now

Write soon!

Say hello to....

Signing off

Love,

Yours,

See you,

Regards,

Take care,