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Format of Writing Informal Letter PDF

The document provides guidelines for writing an informal letter, including: 1. The format consists of the sender's address, date, greeting, introduction paragraph, body with at least two paragraphs, and closing. 2. The language is simple and friendly, allowing for contractions but avoiding slang. 3. Key elements are addressed - the greeting, opening paragraph asking about the recipient's health or activities, main content, closing with regards and hopes to correspond again soon, before signing off affectionately.

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Format of Writing Informal Letter PDF

The document provides guidelines for writing an informal letter, including: 1. The format consists of the sender's address, date, greeting, introduction paragraph, body with at least two paragraphs, and closing. 2. The language is simple and friendly, allowing for contractions but avoiding slang. 3. Key elements are addressed - the greeting, opening paragraph asking about the recipient's health or activities, main content, closing with regards and hopes to correspond again soon, before signing off affectionately.

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FORMAT OF WRITING INFORMAL LETTER

SENDER’S ADRESS (Must have postcode)

DATE (24TH April 2020)

Greeting (Dear Isa,)

Introduction…

Body (at least 2 paragraph)….

Closure….

Signing off,
Signature (Belle)

1. Informal letters are written to friends & relatives.


2. The language used is simple and friendly.

• You can use contractions such as can’t, I’m, won’t, you’re and so on.
• For examination, do not use slang like, “Hey, Wassup.” , “gonna” , “kinda”, “wanna”

Format Explanation
Address · The writer’s address is written at the top right-hand corner
· For example:
25, Jalan Tebing 8/8,
Seksyen 8,
40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Date · Written below the address.
For example: 6 June 2011
Greeting · Written on the left-hand side of the letter.
Begin with:
Ø Dear........,
For example: Dear Amin, Dear Latifah,

Ø Dearest…….., or My dear…., (for close friends & family)


For example: Dearest father, My dear Uncle Syed, Dearest Siti,
Opening You may begin your letter by:
(1st paragraph)
· Asking about the person’s health. For example:
Ø How are you? I hope that you’re in the pink.
Ø How’s your family getting on?
Ø I’m fine and I hope you’re fine too.
Ø I hope that you’re as fit as a fiddle.

· Asking what the reader had been up to?


Ø How’s the weather at your place? Not too hot I hope.
Ø Did you get to visit your grandparents?
Ø Did you go on your trip to Paris as you had hoped? They say Paris is a
beautiful city.

· Expressing happiness: For example:


Ø I received your letter on…
Ø I’m happy to receive your letter…
Ø Thank you for your letter which I received…..
Ø I’m so glad to hear…..
Ø I’m glad to learn that….

· Expressing sorrow:
Ø I’m sorry to hear that…..

· Expressing apology:
Ø I’d like to say sorry for…
Ø I’m sorry for not writing….
Content · In the 2nd paragraph, mention your main reason for writing the letter. You
(Several may use the following phrase:
paragraphs) Ø In your last letter, you wanted me to describe / advice…..
Ø I’m writing this letter to….
Closing Inform the reader that you are ending the letter. You may use the
(Last following phrases:
paragraph) Ø I’ll write again soon.
Ø Do write to me soon.
Ø Well, that’s about all for now.
Ø Please give/send my regards to…
Ø Please convey my warm regards to….
Ø Let me pen off here.
Ø Take care of yourself.
Ø Hope to hear from you soon.
Ø I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Ø Hope to receive a reply from you.
Ø Bye / Goodbye.
Signing off If you are writing to your parents, you can sign off using:
Ø Your loving daughter,
Ø Yours lovingly,
Ø Yours affectionately

If you are writing to friends or relatives, you can sign off using:
Ø Your friend,
Ø Yours sincerely,
Ø Your niece / nephew,
Signature Sign your name at the bottom of the letter in the right-hand corner.
For example:
Isabella

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