WRITING AN INFORMAL LETTER

Format of an Informal Letter

The perfect informal letter consists of following sections:

Address/Date
Greeting (lời chào mở đầu)
Opening (mở thư)
Body (nội dung chính)
Closing (kết thư)
Signature (lời chào cuối thư)

Greeting
 Mr Johnson (British English)
 Mr. Johnson (American English)
 Mrs. Johnson
 Ms. Johnson
 Dear Richard,
 Richard,
 Hi Richard,
Opening Sentences
 How are you? I hope that you’re in the pink of health / as fit as a fiddle
 How have you been? How’s your family getting on?
 How is life treating you?
 How are the kids?
 I hope you are doing well.
 I’m happy to receive your letter/I’m so glad to hear/learn that…
 I’m sorry for not writing to you for such a long time / I’d like to say sorry for…
Body
 In your last letter you asked me to describe/ give advice…
 I’m writing this letter to…
Closing
 I am looking forward to seeing you.
 Well, that’s about all for now.
 I can't wait to see you soon.
 I can't wait to hear from you.
 I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
 I hope to hear from you soon.
 See you soon.
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  Send my love to...
 I hope you are doing well.
 Give my regards to...
 Hope to receive a reply from you soon.
 Let’s me pen off here.
Signature
 Best wishes,
 Best,
 Kindly,
 Kind regards,
 Best regards,
 Lots of love,
 Love,
Example of an informal letter