English — Writing: Writing a Formal Letter (application, complaint) — 4th Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

Writing a Formal Letter

Formal letters follow a specific structure and use formal language.

Structure

1. Your address: top right corner
2. Date: below address
3. Recipient’s address: left side
4. Subject: centered, underlined (Re: …)
5. Salutation: Dear Sir/Madam, / Dear Mr. Smith,
6. Body: Introduction, main points, conclusion
7. Closing: Yours faithfully, (if Dear Sir/Madam) / Yours sincerely, (if Dear Mr. Smith)
8. Signature: Your name

Useful phrases

Introduction: “I am writing to apply for…” / “I am writing to complain about…”

Body: “First of all…” / “Furthermore…” / “In addition…”

Conclusion: “I look forward to hearing from you.” / “Thank you for your time.”

Sample: Application letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of student representative. I am in 4th year and I have excellent communication skills. I am responsible and hard-working. I believe I would be a good representative for my classmates.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,
Ahmed Benali

Exercise

Write a formal letter to your school principal requesting permission to organise a cultural event.

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