Formal and informal letters

Greetings Dear + first name

Asking about them Hi! How are things? How’s it going?

Referring to the news Great news about… Glad to hear that…

Giving news Listen, did I tell you… You’ll never believe

what…

Making suggestions Why don’t you..? Maybe you could…

Closing expressions Well, got to go now. See you soon.

Signing off Love, Lots of love, Yours,

Name your first name

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FORMAL LETTER

Greeting name unknown: Dear Sir/Madam

name known: Dear Mr../Dear Mrs…/Dear Ms…

Reason for writing I am writing to.. I am writing with regards to…

Asking questions I would be grateful if.. I wonder if you could…

Referring to their letter As you started in your letter..

Regarding/Concerning..

Closing expressions I look forward to hearing from you.

Signing off If Dear + name :Yours sincerely, if Dear Sir/Madam:

Yours faithfully, Dear+name: Yours

Name your first name + surname

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LETTER OF APPLICATION

Greeting name unknown: Dear Sir/Madam

name known: Dear Mr../Dear Mrs../Dear Ms +name

Reason for writing I am writing to apply for the post/position of

I am writing with reference to your advertisement,

which I saw…

Your experience I gained some experience…My qualification include..

CV Please find attached my CV…

Closing expressions I look forward to hearing from you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if…