Formeel vs informeel

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

Reading B1

Formal vs informal letters

After today, you'll be able to...

describe what a formal letter looks like

describe what an informal letter looks like

Informal letters

1. An appointment letter
2. A letter of application
3. A personal letter
4. A business letter

What is NOT an informal salutation?

1. Hi
2. Hello
3. Yo bro
4. Dear

Wat is het meest formal?

1. you are
2. you're
3. ur

Formal letters

1. A letter of invitation
2. A letter of enquiry
3. A letter of complaint
4. A letter of confirmation

Which is formal?

1. Would you like a cup of coffee?
2. Do you want coffee?

Which is formal?

1. May I have your name?
2. What is your name?

Which sentence is formal?

1. This is shit
2. This is terrible

Formal letter stucture

Formal

informal

I can't come 

Yours faithfully, 

Hi co-workers,

Dear students, 

Dear John, 

Dear Mr. de Vries,

Your truly, 

Yours sincerely,

Is "Dear Mr. Mc. Enroe"
(content letter or emal)
Yours sincerely,
Formal or Informal?

1. Informal
2. Formal

GPS: one magazine!

What are the rules for a formal letter?

Give an example of an informal letter

End of lesson

Questions?