Email Etiquette is a topic that affects many aspects of modern life. Whether at work, at home, or socialising, knowledge of this subject proves valuable. We will examine key concepts, discuss different perspectives, and practise expressing opinions clearly. By the end, you should feel more confident discussing email etiquette in both formal and informal settings.
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Email Etiquette
B1en35 min
What you'll learn
- Talk about email etiquette with confidence.
- Read and understand passages about email etiquette.
Tips for this lesson
- Repeat new words out loud several times.
- Try to use today's vocabulary in your own sentences.
- Don't worry about mistakes — they help you learn!
Step 1 of 7
1Warm-up
Vocabulary
Learn the following words and repeat after your tutor.
colleague/ˈkɒliːɡ/noun
deadline/ˈdedlaɪn/noun
negotiate/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/verb
proposal/prəˈpəʊzl/noun
email/email/noun
discuss/dɪˈskʌs/verb
Step 2 of 7
2Vocabulary
Vocabulary in Context
Study each word and its example. Try to use it in your own sentence.
- colleague/ˈkɒliːɡ/noun
- deadline/ˈdedlaɪn/noun
- negotiate/nɪˈɡəʊʃieɪt/verb
- proposal/prəˈpəʊzl/noun
- email/email/noun
- discuss/dɪˈskʌs/verb
Step 3 of 7
3Reading
Email Etiquette
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions below.
Comprehension
1.What is the main idea of this passage?
2.Why is this topic important?
3.What should you do with the new vocabulary?
Step 4 of 7
4Fill the blanks
Practice Conversation
Complete the dialogue with your own answers.
Teacher
Let's talk about email etiquette. What do you think?
Student
I think email etiquette is very interesting.
Teacher
Can you tell me more? Give me an example.
Student
For example, I often...
Teacher
That's great! How about in your daily life?
Student
In my daily life, I...
Step 5 of 7
5Read aloud
Read Aloud
Read your lines aloud with your tutor. Pay attention to pronunciation.
A conversation about email etiquette.
You: student · Tutor: tutor
Teacher
Today we're discussing email etiquette. What's your experience with it?
Student
Well, I've always been interested in email etiquette. I think it's quite relevant.
Teacher
Can you elaborate on why you find it relevant?
Student
Certainly. In my opinion, email etiquette affects our daily lives in many ways.
Teacher
That's a good point. Would you say it's more positive or negative?
Student
I'd say it has both positive and negative aspects. On one hand...
Step 6 of 7
6Q&A drill
Comprehension Questions
Match each question with the correct answer.
- Q1What is email etiquette about?A____________
- Q2Why is this topic useful?A____________
- Q3How can you practise this at home?A____________
- Q4What should you remember from this lesson?A____________
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7Speak freely
Discussion
Discuss these questions with your tutor. Try to give detailed answers.
- 1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of email etiquette?
- 2.How has email etiquette changed in recent years?
- 3.What advice would you give someone learning about email etiquette?
- 4.How is email etiquette different in your country compared to English-speaking countries?