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Language - Formal/Informal letters
By: Dietrech Date: October 3, 2013, 6:12 am
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[font=comic sans ms]Informal letter
-In the first paragraph you are supposed to reveal the purpose
of writing the letter.
-The purpose of the letter must be revealed either directly or
indirectly in the introduction.
-In the body, your tastes and interests should be written with
supporting sentences (example: book reading, music, shopping,
eating, etc.).
Topic sentence for book reading:
Reading Literature is one of my favourite pass-times.
Supporting Sentence:
Shakespeare inspires me a lot through his use of language
techniques and contrast of characters. My interests also falls
in the genres of action and science fiction. Apart from being a
hobby, it is also good for increasing one's vocabulary.
Formal letter
Date should be written like this:
5 September 2011
September 5, 2011
5th September 2011
The person should be addressed like this:
Dear Mr Cloud
Dear Mrs Cloud
Dear Miss Cloud
Dear Sir or Madam
Dear Ms Cloud
Any other forms of addressing a person will not be valid for
formal letters.
Your sign off should be like this:
Yours sincerely
(If you know the person's name)
Signature
NAME (printed)
Yours faithfully
(If you don't know the person's name)
Signature
Introduction:
Why are you writing?
Where did you get the information?
Be as accurate as possible!
The main body:
Give details in one or several paragraphs.
No irrelevant information!
Conclusion:
Depends on the type of letter
Closing statement:
-I look foward to hearing from You.
-I look foward to Your reply
Any other closing statements should be checked with Mr. Haroon
as they may not be allowed.
In conclusion you must write what is your desire (from someone)
to be fulfilled.
Also give some suggestions how something can be achieved.
Style:
Formal language and grammar must be used!
No short forms!
No slang or colloquial language!
Be factual rather than emotional!
Task:
-You need a library in your area. Address a letter to the Head
Education Department of your city proving that the people of
your area actually need it. (This doesn't need to be done for
the time being.)
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Re: Language - Formal/Informal letters
By: Isofunfix Date: March 2, 2015, 6:21 am
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It is very difficult, but try to understand it.
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Re: Language - Formal/Informal letters
By: Lahmbota Date: January 18, 2016, 10:36 pm
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Looking up, I had to take a job in the formal staying fit here.
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Re: Language - Formal/Informal letters
By: Loveixus Date: September 1, 2016, 3:11 am
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t has been suggested to me to read this. Not disappointed
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Re: Language - Formal/Informal letters
By: Mowichanee Date: December 11, 2017, 4:19 am
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This is what I like to read. It is really helpful.
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