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Ielts_writhing Task1 (general)

Difference between formal, semi-formal, informal letters In General Writing Task 1, you will be asked to write three kinds of letters 1. Formal Semi-formal 2. Informal 3. Formal letter Semi-formal letter : A semi-formal letter will usually be to someone you know, or at least you know their name even. You could open a semi-formal letter as follows: Dear (name)... Dear (title) (name)... You could close a formal letter as follows: Kind regards Best regards Regards Your sincerely, Informal letter: An informal letter is usually written to someone you know very well, like a family member, friend, work place peer. You could open an informal letter as follows: Dear (name), **Preferably the first name. You could close an informal letter as follows: Best wishes Best regards Regards Formal letter : A formal letter usually is written to someone whose name you don't know or are not aware of. It could be a mayor, a company's manager (not yours), complaint letter, bank, etc. You could open a formal letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam, You could close a formal letter as follows: Yours faithfully, 1. All the best 2. See you around 3. Lots of Love 4. Cheers