Mastering the Art of Writing Informal and Formal Letters
Explore the nuances of writing informal and formal letters, covering various types of letters, essential components, stylistic differences, and examples of formal versus informal expressions. Learn how to craft engaging letters for different purposes with appropriate greetings, introductions, main bodies, and endings. Enhance your letter-writing skills with practical tips and examples in this comprehensive guide.
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Cambridge First- Writing Informal letters
There are various kinds of letter: letters of complaint/ letters asking for/ giving information/ letter of application/ letters of invitation etc... A good letter should consists of: An appropriate greeting (Dear Peter,/ Dear Mr Ford,/ Dear Sir/Madam,); An introduction clearly stating the reason you are writing; A main body in which the subject is developed. Begin a new paragraph for each main point; A final pragraph in which you sum up the topic or express your wish for something to be done; and An appropriate ending (Yours/ Best wishes, + first name, Yours sincerely,/ Yours faithfully, + last name).
Style in letters The characteristics of formal style in letters are: the greeting ( Dear Mrs Lee, Dear Sir,) frequent use of the passive ( I am writing with respect to a position that was advertised ...) formal language ( complex senteces, non- coloquial English), i.e I look forward to your reply. no abbreviated forms the ending ( Yours sincerely, / Yours faithfully, Jessica Ford)
The characteristics of informal style in letters are: the greeting ( Dear Alex, Dear Dad,) Informal language and style( idioms, colloquial English), i.e It was a pice of cake to find your apartament building. Abbreviated forms, i.e I m really glad.../ pronouns omitted , i.e Hope to see you soon! the ending ( Yours/Love/ Best wishes/ Regards, Anthony)
Formal X Informal FORMAL INFORMAL I felt obliged to write to inform you... I just had to write and tell you... Please accept my sincere apologies for not writing... I m sorry for not writing Chance ... Suitable opportunity... I am getting to know... I have become familiar with... Getting much better... Improving considerably... I hope to come home... I hope to return home... Please write back soon I look foward to hearing from you soon. Love, Yours sincerely,
