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IGCSE FLE TR 4ed FormalLetter HO

The document provides guidance on the structure of a formal letter, outlining the key paragraphs and information that should be included in each. The introduction paragraph should give the general aim and minimum information about why they are writing. The details paragraph should provide any relevant history, names, dates and facts. The further development paragraph should give further support and reasons for consideration. The final paragraph should say what action is expected in the future.

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IGCSE FLE TR 4ed FormalLetter HO

The document provides guidance on the structure of a formal letter, outlining the key paragraphs and information that should be included in each. The introduction paragraph should give the general aim and minimum information about why they are writing. The details paragraph should provide any relevant history, names, dates and facts. The further development paragraph should give further support and reasons for consideration. The final paragraph should say what action is expected in the future.

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Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Teacher’s Resource Handouts

Formal letter structure

1 Opening
Address your letter to ‘Dear’ plus the name (if you have it) and the form of address you have been asked
to write to (e.g. Dear Dr Badawi; Dear Sir/Madam), then start a new line for the opening paragraph.
(Note: in examinations you are not required to put an address and date on a formal letter but it is good to
practise this for real-life situations.)

2 Paragraph 1: Introduction
Why are you writing? Give the general aim and minimum information only (e.g. to complain, apply,
request, disagree) and an indication of what you are writing about (e.g. to complain about a recent holiday,
or to apply for a job).

3 Paragraph 2: Details of situation


Give previous history of the event, your background or your experience. If you are making a complaint,
say what happened exactly, or focus directly on the text with which you disagree. This section should
include specific data such as names, dates, facts and details.

4 Paragraph 3: Further development


Give further support to your claim or request, including evaluative comments. Summarise the current
situation and give reasons why your letter should be given consideration (e.g. other problems which
occurred with your holiday accommodation, how well you fulfil the job requirements).

5 Final paragraph: Future action


Say what you wish to happen next (e.g. you expect to receive some compensation as soon as possible; you
look forward to being called for interview). If you are complaining, suggest firmly but politely what you
plan to do next if you do not receive a response to your complaint.

Cambridge IGCSE First Language English Teacher’s Resource © Cambridge University Press 2014

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