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How to Write Informal Letters

How to Write Informal Letters. 1. 2. The Purpose of Informal Letters. To express one’s appreciation, regret, or love. Invite someone to join a party or trip. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Content. Please follow the sequence of the numbers…. Date. Dear XXX﹐. Compose the body part.

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How to Write Informal Letters

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  1. How to Write Informal Letters

  2. 1 2 The Purpose of Informal Letters To express one’s appreciation, regret, or love. Invite someone to join a party or trip.

  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Content Please follow the sequence of the numbers… Date Dear XXX﹐ Compose the body part A closing line: yours / Yours truly, Your name

  4. Stamp The Envelope Your full name Your address Receiver’s full name Receiver’s address

  5. The Purpose of Informal Letters seeking information party invitations thank you letters friendship letters

  6. Type 1 Seeking Information The model example is regarding asking for information about how to apply for a school.

  7. Example 1: Seeking Information 177 Atlantic AvenueBoston, Massachusetts 02140 October 22, 2010 Director of AdmissionsHarvard UniversityCambridge, Massachusetts 02138  Dear Sir: I am interested in attending Harvard University to study business. Please send me the appropriate application forms and any information you have about the undergraduate business program. I will also need to know the necessary information about TOEFL requirements because English is not my mother tongue. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Angela Chang

  8. Example 1: Seeking Information 177 Atlantic AvenueBoston, Massachusetts 02140April 22, 1994 Director of AdmissionsHarvard UniversityCambridge, Massachusetts 02138  Dear Sir: Sincerely, Hasan Halkali

  9. Example 1: Seeking Information May 8, 1994 Dear Daniel, Best regards, Matthew

  10. Type 2 A thank you letter

  11. Example 2: thank you letters October10, 2010 Dear Daniel,    Thank you very much for the wonderful holiday vacation I spent with you and your family. Your mother is such a terrific cook! I think I must have gained 10 pounds in just a week I spent with you. I really appreciate your taking time off from work to take me around and show me so many places. You are lucky to live in such an interesting area. I hope that soon you will be able to visit my part of the country. Thank you again for a wonderful time. Let's keep in touch. Best regards, Matthew

  12. Type 3 Friendship letter

  13. Example 3: Friendship Letters October 10, 2010 Dear all,    It’s my pleasure to be your English teacher. Every time I step into 1169 class with excitement, looking forward to anything interesting to happen. It is you guys that make me understand what is the happiest moment as a teacher. Nice to have you and hope we will both find our English classes valuable and inspiring in the remaining two weeks. Wish you all the best, Angy

  14. Exercise Time ! Please write an informal letter to NTU to seek information about the program that you would like to apply. An envelope is also required. English address can be found online on the official website of Chunghwa Post. http://www.post.gov.tw/post/internet/f_searchzone/index.jsp?ID=190103 Submission Deadline: Next Monday! Good Luck!

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