An informal letter
– to friends and relatives we know well, or to people our own age.
An informal letter should include:
- an informal greeting such as Dear / Hi + person’s name or just Hi!
- An introduction with opening remarks, e.g. How are you? I’m fine but I’ve been really busy , etc. and your reason for writing.
- A main body containing the main point(s) of the letter.
- A conclusion with closing remarks, e.g. That’s all for now. Write back soon.
- An informal ending, e.g. Love from / Lot’s of love / See you soon/ Best wishes/ Yours + your name or just your name.
- Each paragraph should have a topic sentence followed by appropriate supporting sentences.
- Informal letters should be written in an informal style.
That is:
everyday vocabulary (e.g. It’s taken me a while to…), short forms (e.G. I’d, I’ve, there’s), colloqual expressions / idioms (e.g. I thought I’d drop you a line…), - Phrasal verbs (e.g. settle in, getting on).
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