Informal or Friendly Letter

1)      Write your address on the top right or left side.

2)      Put the date under the address after leaving a line.

3)      Leave a line and put greetings.

4)      Body of the letter

a)      Introduction:

Ø  It was wonderful to see your letter in the mailbox.

Ø  Thanks for your letter which I received last Sunday.

Ø  How are you and your family keeping?

Ø  What a pleasant surprise to hear from you after all this time.

Ø  I have just received your letter and replying immediately      because…..

Ø  I was in state of euphoria to get your letter yesterday. I had not expected to hear from you so soon

b)      Purpose:

   Give reason which prompted you to write the letter. Use short sentences with      

   direct language. Use correct grammar, spellings and punctuation.

c)       Conclusion:

       End your letter with a polite wish. For instance:

Ø  I shall be looking forward to hear from you soon.

Ø  Hope you will reply as soon as possible.

Ø  Please give my regards to……

Ø  Keep smiling and all the best.

5)      Courteous leave taking

Ø  Yours sincerely,      / Yours affectionately,    /With love,

6)      Jot down your name.