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How to write a B1 email (Schreiben Aufgabe 1)

Structure, useful phrases and word count for the informal email task.

Writing the informal email (Aufgabe 1)

Aufgabe 1 is an informal email (~80 words) in the du-Form. The grader checks four things: task fulfilment, coherence, vocabulary and grammar — so the safest path is to address all the Leitpunkte clearly.

A reliable structure

  1. Anrede: Liebe Anna, / Hallo Tom,
  2. Einleitung: thank, react, or refer to the situation — Vielen Dank für deine Einladung!
  3. Hauptteil: answer each Leitpunkt in 1–2 sentences. Use connectors: außerdem, deshalb, weil.
  4. Schluss + Gruß: Ich freue mich! Liebe Grüße, …

Useful phrases

  • Ich würde gern … (I'd like to …)
  • Könntest du mir sagen, ob …? (Could you tell me whether …?)
  • Sollen wir zusammen …? (Shall we … together?)

Tips

  • Aim for ~80 words — much shorter loses content points; much longer risks errors.
  • Don't forget the greeting and sign-off (part of "task fulfilment").

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