اللغة الإنجليزية — Writing an Informal Letter: Structure and Phrases — 2ثانوي — شعبة آداب — Algerian Curriculum

Writing an Informal Letter: Structure and Phrases

Informal letters are written to friends and family. They have a personal and conversational tone. This lesson covers the structure and useful phrases.

Structure of an informal letter

• Address and date: Top right corner
• Salutation: Dear…, Hi…, Hello…
• Opening: How are you? I hope you’re well. Thanks for your letter.
• Body: The main content, divided into paragraphs
• Closing: I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Write soon.
• Signing off: Love, Best wishes, Yours, Take care + your name

Useful phrases

Opening: It was great to hear from you. Sorry for not writing sooner. Body: By the way,… Actually,… The reason I’m writing is… Closing: Anyway, I must go now. Hope to see you soon.

Example

Dear Ahmed, How are you? Thanks for your letter. I’m happy that you passed your exam… Write soon! Your friend, Karim.

Exercises

1. Write an informal letter to a friend about your holiday.

2. Identify the different parts of an informal letter.

See also Essay Writing and Vocabulary: Describing People and Places.