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types of letters

Marina B.

Created on May 18, 2023

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Letters can be formal or informal (semi-formal). There are quite a few types of letters such as: letters of invitation, letters accepting or refusing invitations, letters asking for or giving information, applications, letters of complaint, letters of apology, letters giving or asking for directions, letters asking for advice, letters to a friend about the latest news, letters expressing thanks/regrets/ congratulations. But no matter what type a letter is, it should have a structure.
  • 3000
  • 70
  • 20
  • 500

1 2 3 4 5

Paragraphs 2, 3 (development)

Paragraph 1 (reason(s) for writing)

salutation

name

Final paragraph (closing remarks)

CHECK

Put an F for formal and an I for informal language. Give reasons.

  • Why don't you come to dinner ...
  • I look forward to ...
  • Why not pop up here to see us?
  • I hope the matter will receive your prompt....
  • I'd love to see you again...
  • I've been meaning to write to you for ages..
  • Do get in touch.
  • I'm looking forward to ...
  • Thanks for the invitation.
  • Drop by for coffee sometime
  • I thought I'd drop you a line to let you know ...
  • Well, I think that's all for now.
  • Currently I am working at ...
  • Please indicate whether you will be able ...
  • I am writing to inquire about ....
  • I am sorry to inform you that ..
  • I feel I must protest about ...
  • Your presence is required at ...
  • I would appreciate an early reply.
  • I am writing in connection with ...

solution

  1. uses an impersonal style
  2. uses examples of the passive voice
  3. uses short forms
  4. includes only facts is an
  5. example of colloquial English
  6. contains literary devices
  7. omits pronouns
  8. includes advanced vocabulary
  9. uses short, zappy style

Read the two models and find out which model:

Match the beginnings with the endings and say which are formal and which are informal. Then, identify the type of letter.

  • letters of invitation,
  • letters accepting or refusing invitations,
  • letters asking for or giving information,
  • applications,
  • letters of complaint,
  • letters of apology,
  • letters giving or asking for directions,
  • letters asking for advice,
  • letters to a friend about the latest news,
  • letters expressing thanks/regrets/
  • congratulations.