Formal Letters

Introduction

• Focus on learning about formal letters.

Structure of a Formal Letter

1. Heading

   • Sender's address and contact information (email, telephone, fax).
   • Place and date (e.g., 14 February 2020 - remember to capitalize the first letter of the month).
   • Receiver's address.

2. Salutation

   • Greeting (e.g., "Dear [Name]" or "Sir/Madam" if the name is unknown).

3. Content

   • First Paragraph: Introduction.
   • Second Paragraph: More information and specific details.
   • Third Paragraph: Restate the reason for writing the letter.
   • Examples of concluding sentences:
     • "Thank you for taking the time to read my letter."
     • "I look forward to hearing from you soon."
     • "Please feel free to contact me if you have further questions."

4. Closing and Signatures

   • Formal closing phrases (e.g., "Yours sincerely" or "Yours faithfully").

Tips for Writing Formal Letters

• Use formal, standard English (avoid slang).
• Be direct and concise.
• If complaining, be polite and use intelligent vocabulary.

Conclusion

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