E-Mail und SMS schreiben Writing Emails and Messages

Wir lernen, wie man eine E-Mail auf Deutsch schreibt. Das ist wichtig für die CBSE-Prüfung. Wir lernen: Anrede, Hauptteil, Schluss.

In this lesson we learn how to write a formal or informal email in German. This is especially important for CBSE exam Section B (Writing, 10 marks). We learn the correct salutation, the structure and the appropriate closing formulas for different situations, for example an enquiry to a school or an invitation to a friend.

Wichtige Wörter: Betreffzeile, Anhang, sehr geehrte, mit freundlichen Grüßen. Diese Wörter brauchen wir für formelle E-Mails.

Important words for writing emails: subject line, attachment, 'Dear Sir/Madam', 'Yours sincerely', to thank, to ask/request, to enquire, to reply. We also learn useful phrases such as 'I am writing to you because...' and 'I would be pleased if...'.

In formellen E-Mails sagen wir 'Sie' (groß). In informellen E-Mails sagen wir 'du'. 'Würde' und 'könnte' machen Sätze höflicher.

In this lesson we learn two important structures. First: formal and informal register. In formal writing we use 'Sie' (capitalised), informally 'du'. Second: Konjunktiv II for polite requests in emails. For example: 'I would be pleased if you could reply to me.' or 'Would you be so kind as to send me the information?'

In Deutschland schreibt man formelle E-Mails sehr sorgfältig. Man benutzt 'Sehr geehrte(r)' am Anfang und 'Mit freundlichen Grüßen' am Ende.

In Germany written communication is very important. Formal letters and emails follow a fixed pattern: sender, recipient, date, subject, salutation, text, closing, signature. Germans place great value on politeness and clear language. At school, pupils learn early on how to write official letters. 'Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren' is the most formal salutation when you do not know the recipient's name.

Für die Prüfung: Betreffzeile schreiben, richtige Anrede benutzen, Hauptteil mit 3-4 Sätzen, passende Schlussformel.

For the CBSE writing section (Section B): you have 10 marks for an email or letter. Note: always write a subject line. Use the correct salutation (formal or informal). Write a clear main body with 3-4 sentences. End the email with an appropriate closing formula. Common tasks: writing an enquiry, replying to an invitation, thanking or apologising for something.