read the extracts. what is each person's problem? what other problems do you think a teenager can have?
aunt claire
helpline
i'm new at school and very shy. recently some older kids have been bullying me by saying nasty things about the way i look. i'm afraid that if i speak to any of the teachers, things will get worse. i keep missing school because of it. how can i put an end to all this?
stuart (14) manchester
i got bad marks in my exams and now my parents want me to quit the football team. football's my life! helpl
david (15) london
i don't like the way i look. i hate the pimples on my skin and i have gained a lot of weight! what can i do?
sarah (16) birmingham
i want to go on holiday this summer. my parents say it is too expensive and i'm too young to go on my own. any advice?
karen (15) glasgow
letters of advice are usually informal in style and are written to express sympathy and encouragement. in the first paragraph we express our sympathy and state the reason for writing. in the main body paragraph we give our advice and possible results. in the last paragraph we write our closing remarks.
Can i help you?
Yes , i’m looking for a sweater.
What kind of of sweater do you want? Made of wool or polyester?
I’m looking for a sweater made of wool.
How about this stripped one?
Yes, that’s nice. But i prefer checked clothes.
What size do you take?
I take a size 44.