English B: Text types: Formal & informal letters

WRITTEN CORRESPONDENCE: FORMAL & INFORMAL

informal letter, email:

LANGUAGE

* informal register: informal, colloquial language (easy to understand)

* lively style,  entertaining; express emotions, anecdotes creating interest

* clearly meant to a specific person

STRUCTURE

* opening & closing eg: Dear xxxxxxx,  See you soon, xxxxxx

* email layout: sender’s and recipient’s email addresses & from / to / date

formal letter (letter to an editor):

LANGUAGE

* semi-formal /formal register: formal language: impersonal and formal relationship with reader

* clear purpose of the letter: concise ideas

* clear ideas, related to purpose of the letter

STRUCTURE

1. Greeting: Dear Sir/Madam; Dear Mr. Xxxxx

2. Opening: purpose of the letter

3. Body (2 paragraphs): development of idea/s

4. Conclusion: summary and course of action

5. Close: Yours faithfully/yours sincerely