Letter Writing
Informal Letters
Yes, an informal letter should be fairly informal – but don’t overdo it! The examiner
will not be impressed by text messaging shorthand such as "U" for you.
Likewise,
please avoid excessive use of slang: your objective is to...
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Letter Writing
Informal Letters
Yes, an informal letter should be fairly informal – but don’t overdo it! The examiner
will not be impressed by text messaging shorthand such as "U" for you.
Likewise,
please avoid excessive use of slang: your objective is to show off your knowledge
of standard English vocabulary and grammar.
The content of informal letters is difficult to predict.
However, they often include
an account of recent events.
If you have to write a letter like this, then take care
with your verbs! Also, try to use some time phrases (e.
g.
Shortly after that, Later,
That afternoon, After dinner, …) Try to use a good range of vocabulary too,
avoiding dull words such as "nice", "fun" and "scary".
Dear Cameron
BEGINNINGS
• Thank you for your lovely letter.
• Many thanks for your letter.
• Thanks for writing.
• It was good to hear from you.
• Sorry for not replying sooner.
I have been very busy.
• Sorry for taking so long to reply.
I have been revising for my exams.
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