Informal Letter Its a personal letter to a close friend/acquaintance Its usually handwritten and sent via postal service

ce Tone: unlike formal letters that are polite and distant, informal letters are friendly Why write informal letters? To communicate, keep in touch w friends Format: Senders address Date Salutation Intro: short question on the recipient, how he/she is. (How have you been?) Body Ending Complementary close (love, see you soon, take care) Signature (1st name) Questions to ask yourself: Who are you writing to? Purpose: what do you want to tell/ask your recipient? Why? (elaborate) Who is/are involved? What do you hope to achieve/do? Why? Is there anything you would like your recipient to do? Expressing a view: I tend to think My view/opinion is that In my view/opinion I would recommend that/advocate that I strongly hold the view that I disapprove it I tend to believe I am inclined to reject the . Is certainly worth considering as . Having thought through/considered the various options/alternatives I think idea is by far the most feasible and practical Having considered the merits & demerits of the , this idea/proposal seems to be the most feasible & plausible one Undeniably, this option has its merits/benefits/strengths But it also has some serious drawbacks I think this idea far surpasses others in terms of This plan/idea has comparatively/relatively more advantages

Conversation Markers: Come to think of it Believe it or not Guess what Well, As you are well aware, I dont suppose you have heard Thank goodness

Convey Emotion: I would really appreciate if It would be great if you could I would be eternally grateful if It would really make my day if I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart It would mean so much to me if you could Only you can help me with Your understanding /advice

Topic Shifters: Incidentally, By the way, That reminds me, As I was saying, Before I forget, Speaking of which, Talking about Anyway,

Adjective/Descriptive words I was crestfallen I had such a remarkable time/day I was absolutely elated You are so perceptive What is illuminating experience I was living with anger

Concluding: Do waste often Do stay in bed We will definitely keep in touch Bye for now! Till we meet again Do send my regards to Dont forget to write Take care Do write back soon

Phrases: I have resolved to I intend to I have decided to I have made up my mind to I promise to I am determined to