Struktur Personal Letter

1. Date and Address (Tanggal Surat dan Alamat)

2. Greetings (Salam Pembuka)
“Dear…”, “Dearest…”, “Sweetheart…”.
3. Introduction (Pendahuluan)
4. Body (Isi)
5. Closure (Penutup)
Bagian penutup biasanya berisi kata-kata penutup untuk mengakhiri surat.

 I can’t wait to hear from you. (saya tidak sabar untuk mendengar kabar dari Anda)
 I am looking forward the chance of seeing you again. (saya menunggu kesempatan
untuk bertemu dengan Anda lagi)
 Much love (dengan cinta)
 Let me know what your plans do you have in mind. (kabari saya mengenai rencana yang
Anda miliki)
 Send my love to __________. (mengirimkan rasa sayang saya pada …)
 Give my regards to __________. (berikan salam saya pada..)
 I hope you are well! (saya berharap kamu baik-baik saja)

6. Complimentary Close (Salam Penutup)

With love, Your bestie,Your love.

 Sincerely (salam)
 Regards (salam)
 Yours truly (dengan salam)
 Yours sincerely (dengan rendah hati)
 Sincerely yours (dengan semua kerendahan hati)

7. Signature (Tanda Tangan)

1. Memberikan informasi atau sharing information
 Do you know about…
 I’m gonna tell you about…
2. Menunjukkan rasa apresiasi / expressing gratitude and appreciation
 It was very kind of you to…
 I am very grateful for…
 Thanks very much for your help…
3. Memberikan kabar, baik itu kabar baik maupun buruk
 I am totally pleased about…
 Guess what, you will be thrilled to hear the news!
 Unfortunately, I’ve got some bad news…
 I’m extremely sorry to tell you that..
4. Memberi ucapan selamat / Congratulating someone
 I’m happy to hear about…
 I would like to congratulate you on…
5. Memberikan nasehat ataupun masukan / giving advice
 I suggest…
 Have you thought about…
 It’s best for you to…
 If I were you, I would…
6. Meminta maaf / apologising
 I deeply regret that…
 I would like to apologise for It was my fault.…
 Will you forgive me, please?
7. Meminta bantuan / asking for help
 Can you please..?
 I need your help on…
 Would you mind giving me a hand?
8. Menunjukkan ketertarikan atau rasa kagum / expressing admiration or amazement.
What/such + a/an + adjective + noun (singular)!
 What a beautiful voice!
 Such a wonderful drawing!
What/such + adjective + noun (plural)
 What magnificent status!
 Such soft hair you’ve got!