1. Informal Letter
WALT: To write an informal letter An informal letter is usually addressed to people you know personally or to your loved ones.

2. Format of an informal letter
A/10, Manama Street Diera, Sender’s address Dubai Date Dear Grand ma, Salutation __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours lovingly, Closing phrase John Signature

3. Salutation may vary depending on the receiver. For example,
Friend: Dear Mary, Dear Ron, Parent: Dear Daddy, Dear Mummy, Elderly relative: Dear Uncle Tom, Neighbour: Dear Mr. James,

4. The body
The body of the letter is organised in to three paragraphs. The first paragraph of the body introduces the reason of writing the letter.

5. Some of the commonly used closing phrases are:
Yours lovingly,
Yours truly,
With love,
Your friend,

6. Home work
Write a letter to your grand father inviting him to come and stay with you during winter holidays.