FORMAL

LETTER/EMAIL
B2
Sometimes you will know
the name of the person you are writing to (e.g. Your headteacher).At other times,
you might not (e.g. the editor of a magazine)

STARTING THE
LETTER/EMAIL
Dear Mr+surname,(for men)
Dear Miss/Mrs/Ms+surname,
(for women)
Dear Sir/Madam, )
If you don't know
their name)
Dear editor,
(for a newspaper editor)

First paragraph should beClear and politely
explain your reason for writing
(introduction).

FORMAL WORDS AND

PHRASES

REASON FOR WRITING SUGGESTIONS + REASONS

Regarding,with regard to,in terms of, I would
Firstly/secondly/thirdly, It seems to me ,i
also like to, I would be grateful if you
would argue that,To my mind ,I would
would/could, you might wish to consider, I'm like to suggest/propose,for his reason
writing in response to

The final paragraph is usually short.(It's fine if it's only one

sentence.) It should encourage the reader to take action, and
show that you are willing to continue the discussion

FINAL PARAGRAPH

Please let me know...if/should

you have any questions/if/
should you wish/ want to
discuss it further.
I look/ I'm looking forward
to hearing from you.

Use an appropriate word or phrase to express respect.

ING THE LETTER/EMAIL

END

Yours,Regards,Best regards,Kind regards,

Yours sincerely,(If you know the name)
Yours faithfully,(If you don't know their
name)