Writing a formal and informal letter 5H

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 5

Letter Writing 5H

SE 2

Last class

First Lesson: 

Differences between formal & Informal lesson

Lesson objectives:

- aware of differences between formal & informal letters

- able to use the correct use of English of ways of 

   expressing in both kinds of  letter

How do you think you will pass your SE Letter Writing?

In an excellent way

Sufficiant to pass

Will not pass but the grade won't be that bad.

Will not pass at all.

What are the three main similarities between a formal an informal letter?

What are the three main differences between a formal an informal letter?

What salutation do you use in a personal (informal) letter.

Which date is best?

1. 17th of March 2021
2. 17th March 2021
3. March 17 of 2021
4. March 17th 2021

Never use..... in your address!

1. The Netherlands
2. Netherlands
3. 1188 XD Amstelveen
4. Your own name

Best way to start your informal letter after the salutation.

1. Hi there, let me.....
2. In reference to……….
3. I would like to inform you......
4. How are you?

Nver start a formal letter after the salutation with ..........

1. How are you ?
2. In reference to……….
3. I am writing this letter in response ......
4. I have read your ....…..

We are sorry to _________ that your insurance does not cover costs of the damage on your car. (formal)

1. say you
2. let you know
3. inform you
4. explain you

Thank you for bringing this _____ to my attention (formal)

1. thing
2. matter
3. stuff
4. items

I am extremely _____ the fact that.....

1. dissatisfied with
2. dissatisfied from
3. cross about
4. cross for

Hello John, how's it going? _____ my holiday in Spain.

1. I am writing to give you some details about ... regarding...
2. I intend to describe...
3. I want to tell you about...
4. I would like to tell you about ...

That's all for now. See you tonight! _______ , Mary (informal)

1. Yours faithfully,
2. Yours sincerely,
3. My regards,
4. Love,

How do you end a formal letter?

1. Yours faithfully,
2. Kind regards,
3. My regards,
4. Love,

What do you think about today's practice?

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Mention one thing that you have learnt today and one question for the teacher about letter writing!