Welcome to Mr Aslanov’s CEFR Lessons – Letter Writing – Level B2 / C1
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UNIT 2. REQUEST LETTERS
What to include in a request letter:
1. Greeting
2. Introduction.
Stating your purpose of writing and mentioning the related issue.
3. Body.
Pointing out the reason or cause of your request.
4. Conclusion.
Stating your request and thanking the person who is in charge of dealing with your
request.
5. Closing and signature.
Request letters can be a very effective way of accomplishing what you
need. It is not what you request, but how.
Tips for writing an effective request letter
Be particularly courteous and tactful when writing this kind of letter, as requests are
generally an imposition on reader’s time and / or resources or talents. Put the reader at ease, and
help him or her feel that responding will not be burdensome.
Be brief.
Be confident and persuasive. Be assertive but not overbearing.
Be
straightforward, and include as much detail as necessary to clearly convey your request.
Make only reasonable requests.
Express your willingness to reciprocate the kindness or favour.
Invite the person to contact you if he or she has any questions or concerns, and thank him or
her for taking the time to consider your request.
Make it easy for the person to respond - tell him or her exactly what can be done to ac-
commodate
your request, and do everything within your power so that the request can be
granted (e.g. if you are asking for
a letter of recommendation, include your resume or a list
of accomplishments and a stamped, addressed envelope).
