HOW TO WRITE A LETTER, LEARN WITH WISE UP MEXICO

In this article WiseUp Mexico give us some tips than help you to learn how to write a letter in English, like opening and closing sentences, recommendations and the elements.

First you need to decide how formal your letter needs to be. Personal letters they are usually chatty and informal whether you are writing to family or friends, for the other hand, formal letters are written to people we don’t know on a personal level for different reasons: to apply for a job or a course, send an apology, to make a complaint, etc.

Step number two! Organize your writing; here are guidelines for formatting recommendation letters including length, format and how to organize your letters, follow the steps:

1. Opening Formula.
Useful expression for formal: Dear Mr / Mrs – surname
Useful expression for informal: Hello / Hi – name

2. Introductory paragraph: Initial greeting and/or introductions of the reason to write.
   Useful expression for formal: I am writing to request information about / inform you about / apologize for…
   Useful expression for informal: It was great to hear from you again
3. Body: Main information divided into one or more paragraphs depending on the length of the letter / email.
4. Final remarks: say what you expect from the letter’s recipient, whether you want them to write back, to see you soon…
   Useful expression for formal: I hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience
   Useful expression for informal: I hope you, Mary, and the kids are having a great time in…
5. Closing formula.
   Useful expression for formal: If you start with “Dear Mr / Mrs…” finish with “Yours sincerely”
   Useful expression for informal: I am looking forward to hearing from you, I hope to be hearing from you soon.
6. Signature: In terms of signing off, the choice is yours and you have a lot of freedom here. Here are some examples.
   Useful expression for formal: Best regards,
   Useful expression for informal: Lots of love,

Now that your formal or informal letter has been written, read it through in its entirety to ensure you have communicated your points thoroughly and accurately. Students preparing for the workforce to obtain a job in the business field will need to be prepared for professional written communication.

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