English — Writing a Formal Letter: Structure and Language — 2nd Year Secondary (Literary Stream) — Baccalaureate — Algerian Curriculum

Writing a Formal Letter: Structure and Language

A formal letter follows a specific structure. Parts: sender’s address, date, recipient’s address, subject line, salutation (Dear Sir/Madam), body (introduction, main content, conclusion), complimentary close (Yours faithfully/sincerely), signature. Use formal language: avoid contractions, use formal vocabulary, be polite and respectful. Examples of formal letters: job application, complaint letter, request for information.

Exercises

1. Write a formal letter to your school director requesting permission to organize a cultural event.
2. Identify the parts of a formal letter from a sample.
3. Rewrite these informal sentences in formal style: I want to apply for the job. Can you send me info?

For more, see English Writing Skills: Paragraph Structure and English: Essay Writing.

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