Writing an Informal Letter

An informal letter is the one you may write to your family, friends,

classmates or any other people you know well.

What is an Informal Letter?

A letter is usually divided into

paragraphs (2 or 3).

Each one is for a major point or topic.

How is an Informal Letter organised?

March 25, 2009

Dear Susan:

It was great to see you last month. Many things have happened since then. I’ll tell you all about it, but first let me remind you that you promised to send me the pictures you took of us.

Now the news, I am working as a flight attendant for Clock Airlines and I am so thrilled. I am meeting lots of new people and travelling to places that I had only dreamt of. The salary is good and I am getting an extra bonus because I speak more languages than my colleagues.

Starting next month I will be flying to New York, so hopefully we can meet there. I must go now.

2355 Avenida CarranzaSan Luis Potosi, SLP

Mexico, 89547

Give my love to everyone.

Denisse

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Opening

Middle

Closing

Do you know the parts of a letter?

March 25, 2009

Dear Susan:

It was great to see you last month. Many things have happened since then. I’ll tell you all about it, but first let me remind you that you promised to send me the pictures you took of us.

Now the news, I am working as a flight attendant for Clock Airlines and I am so thrilled. I am meeting lots of new people and travelling to places that I had only dreamt of. The salary is good and I am getting an extra bonus because I speak more languages than my colleagues.

Starting next month I will be flying to New York, so hopefully we can meet there. I must go now.


Mexico, 89547


Denisse

Address

OpeningParagraph

Middle Paragraph (s)

Closing Paragraph

Date

Greeting

Signature ending

Signature

Apart from the paragraphs, you also need to have:

March 25, 2009Dear Susan:

Many things have happened since then. I’ll tell you all about it, but first let me remind you that you promised to send me the pictures you took of us.

Now the news, …………………..

Starting next month I will be flying to New York, so hopefully we can meet there.


Mexico, 89547


Denisse

Greeting

OpeningParagraph

Middle Paragraph

Closing Paragraph

Signatureending

Some common phrases are:

It was great to see you last month.

I must go now.

Dearest Larry:Hello aunt Mary:

Thanks for your letter.It was great to hear from you.I am sorry I haven’t written.

That’s all from me, Bye for now,

Give my regards to everyoneTake careBest wishes

Ok, let’s check our learning…

• An informal letter is a message we write to people we know

• A letter is divided into

• Apart from the paragraphs, you need to write:

well

paragraphs.

your address

the date

a greeting

a signature ending

your signature

For your letter, First decide on the

topics

If your letter is about your last holiday:

First paragraph: The hotelSecond Paragraph: The activities you didLast paragraph: An interesting

person you met

If your letter is about your current life:

First paragraph: A new courseSecond Paragraph: Recent weekend activitiesLast paragraph: New friends or

New activities with your old friends

You are ready to start. Follow the

example.

Don’t forget to include all the parts of the

letter and some of the set phrases.

Finally, remember to give (send) your letter to your

teacher for revision.

Writing an Informal Letter

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