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A postcard from New York

Look at the postcard from New York and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

Instructions

Do the preparation exercise first. Then do the other exercises.

Preparation

Reading

The Statue of Liberty with New York buildings in the background

Dear Mum and Dad

I'm having a great time here in New York! Aunt Eva has shown me everything – the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park. I haven't taken a yellow taxi yet but I really want to.

It's sunny and hot every day. Tomorrow we're going to watch a show at a theatre on Broadway.

Wish you were here.

Love Ami xx

Top Tips for writing

  1. Start your postcard: Dear + name.
  2. Use the present continuous to say you're enjoying the holiday, e.g. I'm having a great time.
  3. Use the present perfect to say what you have done, e.g. Aunt Eva has shown me everything.
  4. Use going to for your future plans, e.g. Tomorrow we're going to watch a show.
  5. Wish you were here is a good way to finish a postcard.
  6. Finish your postcard: Love + your name. xx are kisses!

Worksheets and downloads

A postcard from New York - exercises489.96 KB
A postcard from New York - answers192.07 KB
A postcard from New York - postcard369.38 KB
A postcard from New York - writing practice299.61 KB
Discussion

Where is the most interesting place you have travelled to? Did you send a postcard when you were there?

Language level
A2 Pre-intermediate
Topics
holidays
postcards
writing
cities
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Submitted by Mohamed Saufwan on Mon, 04/01/2024 - 04:18

Myanmar

Submitted by none.15@gmail.com on Thu, 01/18/2024 - 23:51

The most interesting place was Baños de Agua Santa in Ecuador, my country. It was a wonderful trip, we have been three times. We visited many places in three days. But, its interesting how every year there are more places to visit. My favorite it was the Animal Park or maybe La Casa del Arbol. You can visit us and know this beautiful place.

Submitted by jenni_2001 on Thu, 04/20/2023 - 01:22

I think the most beautiful place is Baños. This city is in Ecuador. I went to Baños two months ago with my boyfriend. We have visited the hot springs, Baños is known for its hot spring many tourists came in that place due to this wonderful water. Moreover, we have swum in the pool named “la Virgen Maria” that place is big and nice. Then we have been in the “Pailon del diablo” we have to walk on trails to get there; this place is famous in Baños. We were going to go the Dinos park, but that place was full, so we decided to go back home.

Submitted by shinta on Sat, 10/15/2022 - 11:34

I know these word. LOL LMAO tmrw :) :( Sry But always I don't use these words. I write full sentence.

Submitted by shinta on Fri, 10/14/2022 - 19:10

I think it is Thailand. I enjoyed there. But I didn't send postcard.

Submitted by Turtle08 on Tue, 08/30/2022 - 10:07

I think one the best places I've ever seen is the Grand Canyon. I saw it in 2017, when I spent part of my summer holiday in the USA with my parents. In the USA we've seen also other wonderful things, and I don't know which one was the best.

Submitted by ahgima099 on Wed, 08/24/2022 - 13:08

I'm from Myanmar. I have not gone oversea yet but I want to. The most interesting place in my country is Shwe Satt Taw. I had a wonderful time there. I played in the stream and I could feel the beauty of nature. I saw many animals that I've never seen. I want to go there again.

Submitted by Baldbanana on Mon, 07/04/2022 - 10:58

I was in different places, but I was very small child in some of them. For me, the best place I have travelled to - the place I remember the best. Azores. I didn't send a postcard when I was there.
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Submitted by FlowerQueen on Thu, 06/02/2022 - 13:00

Hi I've travelled to many places with my family. I live in Germany. We travelled to South Korea (where my parents are from) Croatia Italy Austria France Netherlands Czech Republic Switzerland I think the most interesting place was South Korea. (I was there many times) I like it there very much. But I didn't send there any postcards because it's too far away from Germany and difficult. If we go there this summer, I will send one. FlowerQueen~♡
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Submitted by Yassqueen on Mon, 03/28/2022 - 10:51

I’ve been in Tenerife and it was funny and sunny. I didn’t write anything, but I bought an souvenir
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Submitted by natsu on Mon, 02/14/2022 - 17:36

I have visited Lapland in Finland. It is very interesting because it is snowy. I didn' t write any postcard
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Submitted by Darkside on Tue, 11/02/2021 - 18:32

So far I have only visited a capital city of my country and I absolutely loved it. It isn't as big as other capitals because I live in a small country, but it has huge buildings and so many green places. I want to live there when I grow up.
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Submitted by COOLIONELA on Tue, 04/13/2021 - 17:08

Spain, France, Italy and England

Submitted by Nooname on Sat, 01/16/2021 - 12:16

I have never left my contry
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Submitted by Kostantinus on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 08:19

The most interesting place I have travelled to is Thailand Phuket. There are a lot of beautiful beaches. I like the best wild beaches. The landscapes there are gorgeous.Thai people are very kind and friendly. There are a lot of different exotic fruits in Thailand. I've seen a lot of monkeys on the islands. They are cute and funny, but don't try to pet them, they can bite you. Just enjoy watching them. That is enough.
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Submitted by rafaelyeshua on Fri, 12/18/2020 - 17:17

I've never left mi country but once i have gone to the beach "Tucacas" from Maracay from state Aragua

Submitted by Msharymnn on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 19:13

Dear mum and dad i'm having a great time in London. Cousin khaled has shown me everything-the hyde park,the tower of london, the british musuem and the london eye, i haven't take a red bus yet but i would want to. it's raining almost everyday, tommorrow we're going to watch a movie in the cinema. see you soon. Love Mshary xx

Submitted by Ian_reynoso on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 17:46

Well, I have not left my country and never sent a postcard.

Submitted by isabel24 on Tue, 06/30/2020 - 13:34

the most interesing place i have traveled is th Tatacoa desert, i never sent a postcard

Submitted by Ch55 on Tue, 06/09/2020 - 12:35

The most interesting place where I have traveled is in Greece and if I send a postcard when I was there, I will send the postcard to my grandparents who live here in Spain.

Submitted by LochNess on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 03:25

Hello from Indonesia. We're having quarantine because of the covid-19. We've been staying at home for more than two months and it's been a long time since I've gone to school, I miss my friends and I hope we find the cure for the virus. Sammy

Submitted by vinnieoly on Thu, 04/23/2020 - 09:13

Dear Mom. I'm having an exciting time in Singapore. I have gone to Night Safari, China Town, and Garden By The Bay. The weather is so good. I haven't gone to Universal and eaten Chili Carb. I'm going to Paula Upin and Airshow tomorrow. Wish you were here. Love Vinnie.

Submitted by rain_ran_r on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 14:07

I travelled to many place. The most interesting place I would like to travel again is UK. I have a good time when I travel to UK with my mom and her friends. I didn't send a postcard to home, but I took a lot of picture and send to home by email.

Submitted by Boundlessdrop on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 20:02

Dear Mari I am having a great time in Istanbul with my friends. I have visited Florida aquarium and sultan suleyman mausq. I haven't gone to bridg yet but i really want to go . We are going to see Dolma baghcha and nişan taşe tomorrow. I wish you were here Best regard Love shabnam xx

Submitted by Elife on Mon, 01/27/2020 - 23:29

I travelled to Cañon of Colca, it is a beautiful. I didn't send to poscard.

Submitted by Makam on Sun, 01/26/2020 - 15:30

I traveled to Machu Picchu, it was wonderful.

Submitted by nohnoh on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 14:53

i've never traveled before but i think that Bali will be an interesting destination.

Submitted by lancer on Sun, 11/10/2019 - 19:27

I travelled many places. The most interesting place is XXX riding club. Horseback riding makes people brave. Yep, I will send a postcard to my parents like following if i ride one more time. Dear mother and father. I am riding a horse in the riding club and having a great time here. I've fed my horse carrots and I am close to him now. From tomorrow, I am going to challenge my new top skilled riding. Wish you were now. Love Lancer XOXO
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Submitted by empty on Mon, 07/22/2019 - 12:58

Where is the most interesting place you have travelled to? Armenia . It was a nice trip . we went shopping , We visited the ( Flower Valley ) and lots of exciting activities . Did you send a postcard when you were there? No , I've never done that kind of thing but I'd like to . I usually text people when I'm on a trip . It's convenient but not exciting !

Submitted by hsroh on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 08:26

Dear, Ben I'm having wonderful time here in Paris. I've been in Effel tower and Notre Dam cathedral! Tomorrow, I'm going to take tour in Louvre Museum. Wish you were here. From your best friend, Nathan

Submitted by Thu on Thu, 06/13/2019 - 03:37

The most interesting place I've traveled to is Mui Ne. We've been The Cliff Resort, it's a perfect resort. It has sea, swimming pool, ice cream, great rooms,... It was a wonderful trip so I just took some photos and didn't write or send any postcard. : )

Submitted by xxNinjasHyperxx on Tue, 04/02/2019 - 19:24

Dear Jack, I am having a good time here in Antarctica. I have visited the icy glaciers and the polar bear sanctuary. I haven't walked with penguins but I really want to.the temperature is freezing. I am going to the frozen lake soon. wish you were here love, Ibrahim xx

Submitted by Sapo_04 on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 16:12

Dear Eric, I have lots of fun in New York, I visit a lot of places, I visit the Broadway theatre, then I went to a shopping center to bought some clothes. Tomorow I want to see d'Empire State and the Liberty Statue. What weather is in Anglesola? Here it is very cold, and it rains all the days. Best reguards to mum and dad With love Marc xx

Submitted by Sugarkidd on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 12:39

Dear Spiderman- I'm having a lot of homework and I can't help you to save the city but i have visited the Liberty statue, the Times square , i never been in the Stark tower and the Empire State, i would like to get your moving mask

Submitted by Player04 on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 12:39

Dear mum and dad, I'm in London having fun with my best friend. Yesterday I was in Big Ben, London eye and Tower Bridge, I have a lot of photos of London! Tomorrow I'm going to Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. London is amazing, I'm doing a lot of things here, but this city it's too expensive! Love Èric xx

Submitted by laki on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 18:12

i think that the most interesting place i have travelled was venice. it is a very beautiful place and i want ro returt there some day. i haven't ever send postcards. i think that a foto is more better.
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Submitted by Youjiro on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 09:54

I having a great holiday with my family . here is California . I have been enjoy american culture and west cast culture . We visited baseball stadium with my family . I took a photo stature of player and ate sausage at stadium . After that We visited long beach at evening . There are so many people and cars . We saw beautiful sun set . It is hot and not humidity with cloudless blue sky. I going to drive LA to SF using rental car. I will take a photo for you
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Submitted by IamYegane on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 18:06

I have traveled to Germany for 2 weeks! It was terrific. First, my family and I visited Museums and palaces in beautiful Berlin and after 3 days we went to Munich! My favorite city is Munich so we stayed in Munich until the end of our tour. In Munich I watched game of my favorite football team at Allianz arena and It was my best moment when I met my favorite player after the game. I took a lot of pictures of streets and we went to old places. I had a lot of fun with my family and we ate Germany's foods in wonderful restaurants and then we went to France, after 5 days we got back and I was really sad because I'm still thinking it was pretty little short!!! Love that country , my best memories...
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Submitted by Jonathan - Coo… on Thu, 03/01/2018 - 03:29

Hi IamYegane. It sounds like a fantastic trip with many great memories. Perhaps you'll have a chance to visit again in the future :)

Jonathan (LearnEnglish Teens Team)

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Submitted by RosenSindSchwarz29 on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 15:10

Hey! Yes, your journey sounds super! I live in Germany. I like travelling so much and I visited many countries in Europe, I was in New York and some towns in Australia, either. It was great, so I don't know what journey I most prefer. But now I can't travelling. Bye.....

Submitted by Ahmed (not verified) on Mon, 08/31/2015 - 09:03

Oh, the most interesting place that I have visited is pune which locates in India Mumbai , its very interesting city with wonderful weather , I remember we have seen the Gandhi replace , horses race field and train station , we take a taxi from Mumbai to pune , we spent three hours to arrive the beautiful city . really it was great and it will never be forgotten. i DIDN'T SEND a postcard When I was there , but I met lots of my friends in social media .
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