Formal and informal letters

Formal /informal letters and writing

33-21 group

Done by: Zuhriddin Qodirov

FORMAL STYLE IS APPROPRIATE

FORMAL STYLE IS APPROPRIATE

INFORMAL STYLE IS APPRPOPRIATE

A composition

A report

A letter to somebody you do not know personally

A story

A letter to your friend

An article for your school magazine

Direct speech in a story

FORMAL AND INFORMAL Styles

INFORMAL WRITING EXAMPLES

Contractions

There’something else I’ve got to tell you

Informal set phrases

Thank you for your letter

Informal greetings in letters

Dear Sam

Incomplete sentences

Great news about your brother

Phrasal verbs

‘go on’ instead of continue’

Informal connecting words

Well, I think that’s all I wanted to say

FORMAL WRITING EXAMPLES

No contractions

I do not think there is an excuse for the treatment I received

Formal set phrases

I look forward to hearing from you

Formal greetings

Dear Sir, Madam, Dear Mr/Mrs

Complete sentences

We should consider redoing the shop window display

Use of passive voice

The local sport centers were opened in the last ten years

Formal connecting words

In addition to this, many people feel that the police are underfunded

Informal letter

INFORMAL LETTER

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

A LETTER

Dear Rudik,

Thanks for your letter. Cambridge sounds great! I’m really glad you’ve having a good time. We all miss you here.

Yeah, buying a computer sounds a very good idea. It’s a much better idea getting a laptop, as it’s so easy to carry around.

Also, if you’re going to be using it for essays, you’ll definitely need a word processor and printer. You’d have to pay extra for them.

Anyway, that’s what think. Let me know which one you decide to get. Happy shopping! So, take care, work hard (but not to hard) and see you soon.

Bye!

Emma

A LETTTER

Dear Ms Turner,

I am writing in response to your advertisement for tour guides, which I read in the ‘Reporter’ on 11th June. I would like to apply for one of the advertised positions.

I am very interested ib modern art and would welcome the opportunity to inform visitors to the gallery. I have previously worked in a local museum, as you can see from my attached CV.

I also believe I have the personal qualities and qualifications necessary for this position. I speak French as my first language and recently passed the Cambridge First Certificate in English examination with ‘A’ grade.

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. I am available for interview at your convenience.

Yours sincerely,

Paul Bishop

A FORMAL LETTER

Reservations Manager

Calton Hotel

78 Park Lane

Bristol

June 16

Dear Jack/Sir or Madam

I am writing/This is just a note to confirm a reservation that was made/I asked you for this morning by telephone. This reservation, for a couple of/two nights, is for me/myself, David Cook.

I want/would like a room with a bathroom. I will be attending/I’m going to pop into The Trade Fair that is being held/is going on in Bristol that week.

It is all right/Would it be possible for me to have a room at the back of the hotel?

Thank you/Thanks for sending me the brochure about/regarding your conference facilities. Unfortunately/I’m sorry I can’t give you/I am unable to provide you with any definite dates at the moment/now,as/because we have yet to finalize/sort out the details of our sales conference. But/However, I will contact/ I’ll drop a line as soon as I can/possible.

I look/I’m looking forward to meeting you on 12 July.

Best wishes/Yours faithfully,

David Cook.

Thank you your attention!