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Formal and Informal Letters: IGCSE English - As A First Language (Paper Code: 0500)

IGCSE English as a first language (paper code: 0500) Formal and Informal letters - differences - main features

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Formal and Informal Letters: IGCSE English - As A First Language (Paper Code: 0500)

IGCSE English as a first language (paper code: 0500) Formal and Informal letters - differences - main features

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  • Comparison of Formal and Informal Letters

Formal and Informal Letters

IGCSE English as a first language (paper code: 0500)

(Credits to my English teacher for these notes)

Formal Letters

Informal Letters

Written to people in some position Written to someone you know/are who you may/may not know close with

Purpose: to communicate

Purpose: to communicate

Contains definite subject or reason May or may not have a reason to to communicate communicate Has to be concise and crisp Formal tone Use passive voice with no or less emotions Conclude with a definite advise/remark/suggestion Use Dear Mr./Ms. [last name] or Dear Sir/Madam Clearly divide letter into 3 paras: -writers intro (reason for writing) - details for reason - conclusion with advice/remark Sign off as: -Yours faithfully (for dear madam/sir) OR - Yours sincerely (for dear Mr/Ms [last name]) Can be elaborate and long Personal, friendly tone Use idioms, evocative (full of emotions) words to express Conclude with general remark/regards Dear [first name] (address with first name, pet name or relation) Make paragraphs as and when ideas shift

Sign off as: -Yours truly OR -With love OR - regards

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