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    This document provides information on writing formal and informal emails and letters. It explains that emails and letters can both be formal or informal depending on the recipient. The structure for formal emails and letters includes addressing the recipient, stating the reason for writing in the first paragraph, including required information in subsequent paragraphs, and closing with a formal remark. Informal emails and letters use a less formal structure, addressing the recipient by name and closing with informal remarks like "best wishes." The document aims to help the reader understand how to choose the appropriate tone and structure when writing different types of emails and letters.

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    This document provides information on writing formal and informal emails and letters. It explains that emails and letters can both be formal or informal depending on the recipient. The structure for formal emails and letters includes addressing the recipient, stating the reason for writing in the first paragraph, including required information in subsequent paragraphs, and closing with a formal remark. Informal emails and letters use a less formal structure, addressing the recipient by name and closing with informal remarks like "best wishes." The document aims to help the reader understand how to choose the appropriate tone and structure when writing different types of emails and letters.

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    This document provides information on writing formal and informal emails and letters. It explains that emails and letters can both be formal or informal depending on the recipient. The structure for formal emails and letters includes addressing the recipient, stating the reason for writing in the first paragraph, including required information in subsequent paragraphs, and closing with a formal remark. Informal emails and letters use a less formal structure, addressing the recipient by name and closing with informal remarks like "best wishes." The document aims to help the reader understand how to choose the appropriate tone and structure when writing different types of emails and letters.

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    EMAILS & LETTERS

    FORMAL AND INFORMAL

    EMAILS
    Emails can be formal or informal, depending on how well you know the person you are writing to. Emails are written for a reason: asking for information, giving information, making/refusing an invitation , etc.

    EMAIL STRUCTURE
    To:..@yahoo.com Subject: Dear., Paragraph 1- reason for writing Paragraphs 2 & 3- required information Paragraph 4 closing remarks informal:Best wishes/formal:Yours faithfully, Your name

    Letters
    Letters can be formal or informal, as well. There are various types of formal and informal letters and it is important to think about the person who you are writing to in order to choose the right language. Types of letters: asking/ giving information, asking/offering advice, making/ accepting/ refusing an invitation, letters of complaint/application, narrative/descriptive letters, etc.

    FORMAL LETTER STRUCTURE


    (your address) 22 Main Street 9th June 2012 (the recipient`s address) The Director of Studies 15 Pine Street London

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    Paragraph 1- reason for writing Paragraphs 2 & 3- required information Paragraph 4 closing remarks
    Yours faithfully, full name

    INFORMAL LETTER STRUCTURE


    (your address) 22 Main Street 9th June 2012

    Dearyour friend`s name, Paragraph 1- reason for writing Paragraphs 2 & 3- required information Paragraph 4 closing remarks Best wishes/ Hugs and kisses/ All the best, your name

    I hope you can write letters & emails now!

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