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This is the list of expressions you can use when writing a letter. In what part of the letter format can you use these expressions?

Beginning a letter

Dear John (to a friend),

Dear Mr /Mrs Smith,

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

Replying to a letter

Thank you very much for your last letter.

I’ve just read your interesting letter.

It was very nice to hear from you.

It was very pleasant to get your letter.

I hope that you and your family are well.

Saying why are you writing

You asked me about …(my favourite TV programmes).

You asked me for advice about …(travelling round my country).

You asked me what I do at weekends.

You want to know my opinion about….

Ending remarks

That’s all for now.

Write back soon and tell me all your news.

I’m looking forward to receiving your next letter.

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Looking forward to seeing you again.

I hope to receive news from you soon.

Hoping to see you soon,

I'll be thinking of you.

Can't wait to see you again.

Just to keep in touch with you.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Thank you for your kindness and consideration.

Wishing you all the best of everything.

Wishing you the best.

Wishing you a safe journey.

Closing a letter

Adios,

Be good,

Be well,

Best Regards,

Best Wishes,

Cheers,

God bless,

Goodbye,

Cordially,

Kind regards,

Love,

Miss you,

Regards,

See you later

Sincerely yours,

Sincerely,

Take care,

With gratitude,

With love,

Your friend,

Yours,

Yours truly,

Yours sincerely,(known name)

Yours faithfully,(unknown name)

PRACTICE

I Read the jumbled parts of the letter which a teacher posts to his/her students and reconstruct it. Match numbers with letters. How do we call these numbered parts of the letter?

C Dear Students,

D 177 Razorback Lane

E Mrs. Harrison

F Fondly,

G October 1, 2008 2008

H Again, after you have written your first draft, go back and revise it for content. Edit and make changes, as needed. Then, proofread your letter for any spelling, grammatical, and mechanics mistakes. Finally, write your final draft. Good luck and don't procrastinate!  

II wanted to post an example of a friendly letter online for you. It is very important for you to remember the format of a friendly letter. You also need to remember the differences between the friendly letter format and the business letter format.  

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