Beginner ✍️ Writing · #8 of 98

Writing a Postcard

Greeting, where you are, weather, sign-off.

Examples

  • Having a great time in Rome!

Key rules

  • A postcard has a greeting, a short message about where you are and what you are doing, and a sign-off
  • Use present continuous for what is happening now
  • Keep the message short because space is limited

Common mistakes

  • Having a great time in Rome! → Having a great time in Rome! Love, Anna (add the sign-off)

Use cases

  • Sending holiday greetings
  • Writing to a family member abroad
  • Sending a card from a trip
💡 Tip: Mention one specific detail, such as the food or the weather, to make the card personal.
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