formal letters are normally sent to people in an official position or people you dont know well ( eg . director of studies , personnel manager , etc ) . they are written in a formal style with a polite , impersonal tone .
* you can write a formal letter / email to apply for a job/course , make a complaint , give / request official information , etc .
* a formal letter should consist of :
a ) a formal greeting (e.g Dear Sir / Madam - when you dont know the persons name - Dear Ms Green - ( when you know the persons name ) .
b ) an introduction in which you write your opening marks and mention your reason(s) for writing e.g I am writing to apply for the position of ... ) .
c ) a main body in which you write about the main subject ( s ) of the letter in detail , starting a new paragraph for each topic
d ) a conclusion in which you write your cosing remarks
eg.. I look forward to hear from you as soon as possible ..
e ) a formal ending ( yours faithfully - when you do not know the persons name
yours sincerely - when you know the persons name .
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Formal letters has formalities in it .it will be having to and from address at the top,subject of it and more.
Informal letter doesn't have formalities,it is written t friends and relatives and all.It have to address at the bottom. and all more.............
Formal letters are written in a professional tone and follow a specific format with an address, date, salutation, body, closing, and signature. Semi-formal letters are less rigid in structure and tone, often used for communication with acquaintances or colleagues with whom you have a less formal relationship.
informal letters r really casual and laid back, like ur just chatting 2 a frend or something. formal is if ur talking 2 sum1 important.