BK2 Informal writing

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How to write an informal email

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What is the correct opening in formal writing?

What is the correct closing in formal writing?

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Onderdeel 1:  Gisteren

1 keuze 

Formele brief

Onderdeel 2: vandaag

2 keuzes

Informeel 

Name 2 differences between formal and informal writing styles.

Inhoud van informele tekst/brief

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1

2

3

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Adress + Datum

Informele aanhef

Openingszin

Alle informatie

Afsluiting

Formal language

Informal language

Hey dude, how's it going?

I am writing this email to file a complaint

Dear Mr Burnsley,

Dear James,

He's always doing so much stuff.

Your book sucks.

I do not think the novel is suitable for young adults.

So, what are the rules? 

Name an informal opening for a letter

Salutation (opening) 

Dear Ellen,

Hello Tom,

Hi Richard,

Don't forget to add the comma. 

1

Language

Informal but neat

No slang

Use abbreviations: I'm- can't

Gonna-wanna-gotta

It is still a letter not a message on WhatsApp

Opening Sentences

How are you?

How have you been?

I hope you are doing well.

It’s great to hear from you. 

Many thanks for your e-mail/letter. 

2

Body

• State your reason for writing
  
• Ask about the person you are writing to 
• Invite the person to write back

3

Closing

I am looking forward to seeing you.

I can't wait to hear from you. 

See you soon. 

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How could you sign off in an informal letter?

Signatures

Best wishes,

Best,

Kindly,

Kind regards,

Best regards,

Lots of love,

Love,

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FORMAL

Informal

Aanhef: 

Dear Mr Young,

Aanhef:

Dear granny,

Afsluiting;

Bye

Gebruik van afkortingen zoals "I'm"

Aanhef; 

Hello,

Afsluiting;

Kind regards

Beleefd taalgebruik

Slotzin;

I hope to hear from you soon.

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