Begin with “Sir” or “Madam or Sir”
In the first paragraph you should mention the article/programme you are responding to or the issue
you want to comment on.
Close the letter with your name and address.
Informal Letters
Begin with:
Dear + the person’s first name
Hi
Close your letter with:
Love (from)/ Lots of love (when writing to a close friend)
Best wishes / All the best / Yours (when writing to other people)
Short forms such as “I’m”, “you don’t“ etc. are perfectly acceptable.
Use colloquial language.
Consult a dictionary when in doubt. Some dictionaries also include information as to the appropriate
layout.
