اللغة الإنجليزية —

1. Structure of a Formal Letter

— 2 ثانوي — شعبة آداب — بكالوريا — المنهاج الجزائري

Writing: How to Write a Formal Letter

1. Structure of a Formal Letter

a. Sender’s address:

Your address at the top right corner.

b. Date:

Below your address.

c. Recipient’s address:

On the left side.

d. Salutation:

Dear Sir/Madam, (if you don’t know the name)

Dear Mr. Smith, (if you know the name)

e. Subject line:

A brief statement of the topic.

f. Body:

Introduction, main content, conclusion.

g. Closing:

Yours faithfully, (if salutation was Dear Sir/Madam)

Yours sincerely, (if salutation was Dear Mr. Smith)

h. Signature and name:

Sign your name and print it below.

2. Useful Expressions

• I am writing to inquire about…
• I would like to apply for…
• I look forward to hearing from you.
• Thank you for your attention.

Exercises

1. Write a formal letter to apply for a summer job.
2. Write a letter to complain about a product.

See Persuasive Essay and Descriptive Essay.