Theme: Letter writing
Student:Usmonova Sabina
Letter writing is an art. It is the commonest mode of communication. It is
different from other forms of writing because it is intended for a specific
reader.
A letter is written when something has to be conveyed to someone sitting
far away. Writing requires imagination, creativity, careful planning and
organisation. The language of the letter should be interactive.
LETTER WRITING
While writing a letter Remember to………..
Mention your intention of writing the letter in
the opening paragraph. Divide your letter into
paragraphs, to mark changes of subject
matter. Include all the relevant information.
Be courteous and gentle in your suggestions,
even while writing a complaint. Keep your
sentences short. Use simple English words.
Use simple and direct language. Avoid
spelling, grammatical and careless mistakes
in your letter. Write neatly. Be accurate,brief
and precise. Use the block format that has no
indentation and is left aligned.
How to Write a Letter?, Letter Writing Format, Formal
Letters, Topics and Letter Writing Samples
Letter writing is an important Topic in the English
writing skills section for school students. Everyone must
know how to write a Letter. While writing a formal
letter, one has to follow a simple Letter Writing Format.
A Formal letter can be written for various reasons.
Here we have covered the Formal Letter
Format written for different purposes. On the other
hand, an Informal letter is written to one’s friends,
family or relatives. As an Informal letter is not an
official letter, one does not have to follow the
format of an informal letter strictly. Here, we will
discuss the Letter Writing types and Samples
Sample Letter Format
Contact Information (Include your contact information unless you are writing on letterhead
that already includes it.)
Your Name
Your Address
Your City, State Zip Code
Your Phone Number
Your Email Address
Date
Contact Information (The person or company you are writing to)
Name
Title
Company
Address
City, State Zip Code
Body of Letter
The first paragraph of your letter should provide an introduction as to why you
are writing so that your reason for contacting the person is obvious from the
beginning.
Then, in the following paragraphs, provide specific details about your request
or the information you are providing.
The last paragraph of your letter should reiterate the reason you are writing
and thank the reader for reviewing your request. If appropriate, it should also
politely ask for a written response or for the opportunity to arrange a meeting
to further discuss your request.
Greeting
• Dear Mr./Ms. Last Name:
Use a formal salutation, not a first name, unless you know the
person well. If you do not know the person's gender, you can write
out their full name. For instance, "Dear Pat Crody" instead of "Dear
Mr. Crody" or "Dear Ms. Crody." If you do not know the recipient’s
name, it’s still common and acceptable to use the old-fashioned “To
Whom it May Concern.”
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