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You have learned a lot about health this unit! Now let’s use it to write something kind: a letter of advice to a friend who is sick.
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What Is a Letter of Advice?
A letter of advice responds to a friend who told you they don’t feel well. It shows you care, and it gives them helpful advice.
Letter Parts
1. Greeting → 2. Say you’re sorry → 3. Give advice → 4. Closing line → 5. Sign-off
رسالة النصيحة ترد على صديق أخبرك أنه غير بخير. تُظهر أنك تهتم، وتقدم له نصيحة مفيدة. تتكون من 5 أجزاء: تحية، إظهار الأسف، نصيحة، جملة ختامية، توقيع.
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Useful Phrases
Here are phrases that help you write a kind letter of advice:
Useful Phrases
I’m sorry to hear…I think you should…Why don’t you try…?Don’t forget to…
💡 Easy Tip
Starting your letter with “I’m sorry to hear…” shows your friend that you really care about how they feel.
Starting your letter with “I’m sorry to hear…” shows your friend that you really care about how they feel.
هذه عبارات تساعدك على كتابة رسالة نصيحة لطيفة: “I’m sorry to hear…” (آسف لسماع…)، “I think you should…” (أعتقد أنه يجب عليك…)، “Why don’t you try…?” (لماذا لا تجرب…؟).
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A Model Letter
Read this example letter to a sick friend:
Model Letter
Dear Sara,
I’m sorry to hear you have a cold. I think you should rest and drink water. Why don’t you try some hot soup? Don’t forget to take your medicine!
I hope you feel better soon.
Take care,
Youssef
Dear Sara,
I’m sorry to hear you have a cold. I think you should rest and drink water. Why don’t you try some hot soup? Don’t forget to take your medicine!
I hope you feel better soon.
Take care,
Youssef
اقرأ هذا النموذج لرسالة إلى صديق مريض، ولاحظ كيف يتبع الأجزاء الخمسة: التحية، إظهار الأسف، النصيحة، الجملة الختامية، والتوقيع.
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Now Write Your Own!
Imagine a friend told you they are sick. Write them a short letter of advice, using the structure and phrases above!
Your Writing Plan
Dear [name], → I’m sorry to hear… → I think you should… → I hope you feel better soon. → Take care, [your name]
تخيل أن صديقا أخبرك أنه مريض. اكتب له رسالة نصيحة قصيرة، مستخدما البنية والعبارات أعلاه.
Feel Better Soon! — Summary Card
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A letter of advice usually starts with “I’m ___ to hear…”
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“I think you ___ rest.” (advice)
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A good letter of advice ends with a ___ and your name.
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“Why don’t you ___ some hot soup?”
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