Formal Letter Writing in English

FORMAL FEATURES

Vs.
FEATURES

Uncommon words
words

Full Words
Abbreviations/Contractions

Passive constructions
Constructions

INFORMAL
Common

Active

Phrasal Verbs

Important tips/points to remember for formal writing:

1. Remember to make the text easy on the eyes by
indenting and spacing out separate ideas in paragraphs
so that it is aesthetically pleasing.
2. Dont write long, complicated sentences.
3. Write for the reader, not for yourself
4. Be direct, yet use simple and polite words/phrases
5. Utilize modal verbs whenever appropriate.

6. BE ACCURATE with your spelling (especially for names

and job position titles)!
7. Avoid being redundant by using a variety of synonyms
and expressions

Formal Letter Writing Ideas

1. Opening a letter
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2. Closing remarks / Closing a letter

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3. Sending something with the letter

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4. Referring to something
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5. Requesting or demanding action
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CHANGE THE INFORMAL WORDS TO APPROPRIATE, FORMAL ONES

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