IELTS writings: Task 1: The appropriate tone for a letter

Thursday 26 February 2015

Task 1: The appropriate tone for a letter

The appropriate tone for a letter

Tone:

- formal

- semi-formal

- informal

Opening:

- Dear Sir/Madam (you do not know the person you are writing to)

- Dear Mr Smith (you know the name of the person, but this is semi-formal communication)

- Dear John (you know the person, and you are on informal terms)

Opening phrase:

In most formal and semi-formal letters you should state your purpose in the first sentence. You can start with a “lead-in” such as“I am writing to you because...”

I am writing to complain about ...

I would be happy to take part in ...

I am writing to express my interest in ...

I feel it would be a good idea to ...

I have just received your letter about ...

I am writing with regard to ...

Just writing to say ...

Closing phrase:

I look forward to your response on this matter.

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

I would be grateful if your could send me details about this as soon as possible.

I hope the situation will be resolved as soon as possible.

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Thursday 26 February 2015

Task 1: The appropriate tone for a letter

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