Informal letters

Structure
- Initial formula: Dear + name (Dear Alexandra/Dear Michael,)
- Introduction
 It’s been such a long time since I last wrote to you
 Sorry I haven’t written to you for ages, but I was very busy
with …..
 Thanks very much for your letter! It was nice to hear from
you!
+ reason/reasons
I’m writing to ………………….

- Body
 We develop the ideas introduced in the first paragraph
(details about the problem/the event etc.)

- Conclusion
I can’t wait seeing you!
I look forward to seeing you/hearing from you!

- Ending formula
Love,
…. (the name under the formula)
All the best/ Best wishes/ Yours,/ Hugs and kisses

Tips
- Use short forms (I don’t, I can’t)
- Use colloquial expressions (I can’t wait, I want to let you know,
Anyway etc.)
- Abbreviations for days and months (Feb, Mon)