How to write an informal letter

In this post, we're going to teach you how to write an informal letter. It's really easy. Let's go!

1.Gretting

Start with Dear or Hi followed by the first name of the person to whom you are writing. Dear Ben,  or  Hi Ben,

Informal letters sometimes have a comma after the person's name, and the letter starts on the line below. The important thing is to be consistent with the style that you choose to use (so if you use a comma after the person's name at the start of the letter, use a comma after the closing statement at the end).

2-Body

• Openings

 When writing an informal letter, you are usually replying to another letter. You would normally start with a greeting, then acknowledge the letter to which you are replying. It is often a good idea to acknowledge some key information given in the original letter too. You can also make a comment on your own reply.

 Useful phrases for the opening:

 How are you? / How have the family been? / I hope you are well.

Thank you / Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter / postcard.

It was good / nice / great to hear from you again.

I was so surprised to hear that...

I’m sorry I haven’t written / haven't been in touch for such a long time.

I’m writing to apologise for missing your party but I’m afraid I was with flu.

I’m really sorry that I forgot to send you a birthday card but I was busy with my new job.

3.Closing

The end of your letter is as important as the beginning. There are some standard ways of finishing an informal letter or email.

Give a reason why you're ending the letter: Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! / I guess it's time I got on with that studying I've been avoiding.

Send greetings and/or make reference for future contact: Give my love / regards to.../ Look forward to seeing you again / Hope to hear from you soon / See you soon / Write soon

Closing statement such as Love, Lots of love, All the best, Take care, Best wishes, should be written on a new line. If you used a comma after the opening greeting, use a comma here too.

Signing off: Your first name

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