1. Informal letters are written to friends & relatives.
2. The format:
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2. The format:
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3. The language used is simple and friendly.
- You can use contractions such as I'm, can't, they've and so on
- For examination, do not use slang like, “Hey, Wassup.”, “gonna” , “kinda”, “wanna”
4. The format of writing an informal letter is explained in the following table:
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 (1stparagraph) | You may begin your letter by: · 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 (Several paragraphs) | · In the 2nd paragraph, mention your main reason for writing the letter. You may use the following phrase: Ø In your last letter, you wanted me to describe / advice….. Ø I’m writing this letter to…. |
Closing (Last paragraph) | Inform the reader that you are ending the letter. You may use the following phrases: 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 bottomof the letter in the right-hand corner. For example: Nuurunnuha |
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