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Formal and Informal Expressions Start with… A LETTER ACTIVITY 1 • Work with a partner. Discuss which beginnings can go with which endings. More than one is sometimes possible. Which are formal? Which are informal? Which are usually only used in emails? ACTIVITY 1 1. Dear Peter, 2. Dear Ms Lombard, 3. Hello Cathy, 4. Dear Sir or Madam, 5. Dear Mum, 6. Hi Rob, a. Lots and lots of love, Harry xxx b. Love, Concetta c. Yours, George d. Bye for now, Sammy e. Your faithful, Daniel Miles f. Your sincerely, Kay Macey g. Best wishes, Dave ACTIVITY 2 • Read the formal letter. Complete it with the words or phrases from the box. frequently advertisement However interested in sincerely some informatio n to improve to hearing application form ACTIVITY 2 advertisement interested in frequently However to improve application form to hearing sincerely some information ACTIVITY 3 • Look at the different parts of the letter. Compare it with formal letters in your country. • Are the names, addresses, and the date in the same place? • Do you have many different greetings and endings for formal and informal letters and emails? Let’s move on… AN FORMAL EMAIL ACTIVITY 1 • Read Concetta’s email to her English friend Rob. Compare it with the letter. How does she express the highlighted lines from the email more formally in the letter? ACTIVITY 1 ACTIVITY 2 • Match those lines from an email and a formal letter. A B It was great to hear from you. Thanks for… I want to ask about… I’m sorry about… I’m sorry to have to tell you that… I’m sending you a copy of… If you need more help, … Please find enclosed a photocopy of … I apologize for… Thank you for your letter of 1st November. If you require further assistance,… I regret to inform you that … I would like to enquire about… Thank you for … Email guidelines Clearly state the purpose of the email Make sure the subject line is updated each time you reply Copy in any relevant people Don’t use capitals (it’s like shouting) Personalize the greeting and reply in the same style Get to the point quickly (keep social ‘chat’ brief) Use short sentences Make sure grammar and spelling are accurate Abbreviations are acceptable (if you’re sure the reader understands them) Use bullet points and headings Relax with a funny story And now, it’s your turn • Write a similar letter about yourself to the school in York. Then write an email to an English friend and tell them about it. GOOD LUCK!!!