11th Grade

English Material
for 11 grade
th

student
SMK N 1 WANAREJA ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022

Mrs. Anis Malihatul Fauziah,

Personal
Letter
BASIC COMPETENCE 3.17/ 4.17
 A Personal
The Letter
is a type of letter (or informal 
composition) that usually concerns

Definition
personal matters (rather than
professional concerns) and is sent from
one individual to another. It's longer than
a dashed-off note or invitation and is
often handwritten and sent through the
mail.

adalah jenis surat yang biasanya menyangkut masalah

pribadi dan dikirim dari satu orang ke orang lain. Ini
lebih panjang dari catatan putus-putus atau undangan
dan sering ditulis tangan dan dikirim melalui pos.
The Purpose of
Purpos
Personal Letter e
to convey personal
opinion or interest. (Tujua
n)
Tujuan surat pribadi adalah untuk
menyampaikan pendapat atau kepentingan
pribadi.
Form of a Personal Letter
1. Date – This is the date when the letter is written.
2. Name, Address, City and Zip Code – these are name, address, city and zip code of the sender.
3. Salutation and Name of Recipient – The greeting usually starts with the word ‘Dear’ followed by the given
name of the recipient or relationship and it ends with a comma. Two examples are shown: ‘Dear Ronald,’
‘Dear Uncle,
4. Introduction– This is the opening of a letter. It may include greetings like ‘How are you?’ Sometimes, you
may refer to a previous letter.
5. Body– This is the main part of the letter. It includes the message that the writer wants to tell the recipient. It
is often divided into paragraphs.
6. Closure– This part indicates the letter is going to end. The writer may ask the recipient to reply here.
7. Complimentary Close– This short expression includes a few words on one line. It ends with a comma. Some
examples are shown below. ‘Yours sincerely,’ ‘Best regards,’ ‘Love,’
8. Signature– the signature of the writer
The Example of Personal
Letter