Email/ Letter composition

Email/ Letter composition

1. Informal

   • GREETING:Dear followed by the first name of the person and a comma
     • BODY
       • CLOSING: Give a reason why you're ending, Send greetings and make reference for future contact, Closing statements
       • OPENING: Acknowledge key information given in the original letter.
       • USEFUL PHRASES GIVE OR REFER TO: news, apologies, invitations, requests, suggestions, congratulations.

2. Formal

   • Greeting
     • Use of Mr. and Mrs., dear Sir or Madame.
   • Body
     • OPENING: Mentions reasons for writing and an anticipation of your response.
     • MAIN CONTENT: Orgaized in pharagraphs, useful phrases, asking something politely and complaining
   • Final Salutation
     • Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully and sign your name
   • Closing
     • State what you would like the recipient to do or reference a future event.