A Sample Letter to a Friend in English
Here is a sample letter you can send to a friend, along with its translation:
Subject: Catching up!
Hey [Friend's name],
How are you doing? It feels like it's been ages since we last talked! I was just thinking about you the other day and wanted to see how you've been.
I've been [briefly describe what you've been up to]. [Share a brief anecdote or something interesting that has happened to you].
I'd love to hear what you've been up to as well. What's new in your life? Are you working on any exciting projects? How's [mention something specific about your friend's life, like their family, hobbies, etc.]?
It would be great to catch up sometime soon. Maybe we can [suggest an activity, like getting coffee, having dinner, etc.]. Let me know what works for you.
Talk soon,
[Your name]
Translation (Bahasa Indonesia)
Perihal: Ngejar Ketertinggalan!
Hai [Nama teman],
Apa kabar? Rasanya sudah lama banget kita nggak ngobrol! Aku baru aja kepikiran kamu beberapa hari yang lalu dan pengen tahu kabar kamu.
Aku lagi [sebutkan singkat apa yang kamu lakukan]. [Bagikan anekdot singkat atau sesuatu yang menarik yang terjadi padamu].
Aku juga pengen denger kabar kamu. Ada apa aja yang baru dalam hidup kamu? Kamu lagi ngerjain proyek seru nggak? Gimana kabar [sebutkan sesuatu yang spesifik tentang kehidupan teman kamu, seperti keluarga, hobi, dll.]?
Seru banget bisa ngobrol lagi sama kamu. Mungkin kita bisa [saran kegiatan, seperti ngopi, makan malam, dll.]. Kasih tahu aku kapan kamu bisa.
Sampai jumpa lagi,
[Nama kamu]
Tips for Writing a Letter to a Friend in English:
- Be genuine: Express your real feelings and be yourself.
- Keep it conversational: Write in a friendly and informal tone, as if you were talking to your friend in person.
- Share interesting updates: Tell your friend about what's going on in your life, but keep it concise.
- Ask questions: Show that you're interested in your friend's life and want to hear about what they've been up to.
- End on a positive note: Express your desire to stay in touch and suggest a way to reconnect.
