How to Write Informal Letters

The Purpose of Informal Letters To express one’s appreciation, regret, or love. Invite someone to join a party or trip. 12

ContentContent Please follow the sequence of the numbers… Date Dear XXX ﹐ Compose the body part Your name A closing line: yours / Yours truly, 4 5

The Envelope Stamp Your full name Your address Receiver’s address Receiver’s full name

The Purpose of Informal Letters seeking information thank you letters party invitations friendship letters

Type 1 The model example is regarding asking for information about how to apply for a school. Seeking Information

Example 1: Seeking Information 177 Atlantic Avenue Boston, Massachusetts October 22, 2010 Director of Admissions Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I am interested in attending Harvard University to study business. Please send me the appropriate application forms and any information you have about the undergraduate business program. I will also need to know the necessary information about TOEFL requirements because English is not my mother tongue. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Angela Chang 177 Atlantic Avenue Boston, Massachusetts October 22, 2010 Director of Admissions Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts Dear Sir: I am interested in attending Harvard University to study business. Please send me the appropriate application forms and any information you have about the undergraduate business program. I will also need to know the necessary information about TOEFL requirements because English is not my mother tongue. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Angela Chang

177 Atlantic Avenue Boston, Massachusetts April 22, 1994 Director of Admissions Harvard University Cambridge, Massachusetts Dear Sir: Sincerely, Hasan Halkali Example 1: Seeking Information

May 8, 1994 Dear Daniel, Best regards, Matthew Example 1: Seeking Information

Type 2 A thank you letter

Example 2: thank you letters October 10, 2010 Dear Daniel, Thank you very much for the wonderful holiday vacation I spent with you and your family. Your mother is such a terrific cook! I think I must have gained 10 pounds in just a week I spent with you. I really appreciate your taking time off from work to take me around and show me so many places. You are lucky to live in such an interesting area. I hope that soon you will be able to visit my part of the country. Thank you again for a wonderful time. Let's keep in touch. Best regards, Matthew

Type 3 Friendship letter

Example 3: Example 3: Friendship Letters October 10, 2010 Dear all, It’s my pleasure to be your English teacher. Every time I step into 1169 class with excitement, looking forward to anything interesting to happen. It is you guys that make me understand what is the happiest moment as a teacher. Nice to have you and hope we will both find our English classes valuable and inspiring in the remaining two weeks. Wish you all the best, Angy

Exercise Time ! Please write an informal letter to NTU to seek information about the program that you would like to apply. An envelope is also required. English address can be found online on the official website of Chunghwa Post. Submission Deadline: Next Monday! Good Luck!