2. When do you write informal letters?
• You write informal letter to someone you
know, like a friend or relatives.
• The language is informal and it doesn't
matter if you use shortened words or slang.
• You can use everyday vocabulary that is
familiar for you both.
3. What do you include in an informal
letter?
•You write your
address (optional)
•Date
4. Useful Words and phrases for
Informal letters
• You can start the letter using a friendly term
such as:
"Dear Dave"
"Hello Lisa"
"Hi Jenny"
5. • You can also use a nickname familiar to you
both
• Finish the letter using a friendly ending such
as :
"Love, Sue"
"See you soon, Paul"
"Write back soon, John"
6. Example of an informal letter
2nd May
Dear John(,)
Thanks for your last letter and the nice
photos................ ..........................................................................
...........................................
Sorry, but I have to finish.
Hope to hear from you again.
Take care,
Peter
7. TIPS FROM EXAMPLE 1
• the date: top right hand corner (day/month-
BE - or month/day-AE)
• comma after name not necessary, but begin
after that with a CAPITAL letter
• ending: Take care, Cheers, Yours, Love, then a
comma and your name
