Formal Letters

Start a formal letter with

• Dear Sir or Madam,

• Dear John,

• To whom it may concern,

• Dear Mr Lubby,

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

In the introduction of a formal letter you must

• give your name and address

• state the reason for writing the letter

• ask the reader to keep in touch

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CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.2A

CCSS.W.9-10.4

Opening phrases in a letter of application may be

• I am writing with regard to your advertisement in ...

• I am writing to apply for the position of ...

• I look forward to a favourable reply.

• I am interested in applying for the post of ...

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Set phrases for closing paragraphs of a letter of application may be

• I hope my application will be taken into consideration.

• I enclose a copy of my CV outlining my qualifications and experience.

• I am available for an interview at your earliest convenience.

• I would like to thank you in advance.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You may finish a formal letter with...

• Best wishes

• Yours faithfully

• Yours sincerely

• Yours

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Opening phrases for a lettter to the editor/ asking for information may be

• I am writing in connection with...

• Referring to your advertisement/ article in...

• I would appreciate some more information about...

• I am writing with reference to...

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

You can finish a formal letter asking for information with

• I would be grateful if you could reply as soon as possible.

• I look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience.

• I would like to thank you in advance.

• Thanks for your help.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

You may use these phrases in the main body of a letter of application

• I am fluent in ...

• I consider myself well-qualified for the position of...

• I am familiar with...

• I look forward to hearing from you.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Opening phrases for a letter of complaint may be

• I regret that I am obliged to complain about...

• I am writing to make a complaint about...

• I am dissatisfied with...

• I would be more that happy to give you some additional information.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

You may use these phrases to introduce another complaint

• Thanking you in advance.

• To make matters worse,..

• As if that was not bad enough...

• To my amazement...

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CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E