level 1

Unit 1: Formal Letters

Presentation

Learn the new concepts

Structure of a Formal Letter

Formal letters require specific layout and language conventions.

  • Your Address: Top right.
  • Date: Below your address.
  • Recipient's Address: Left side.
  • Salutation: "Dear Sir/Madam" (if name unknown) or "Dear Mr/Ms Smith".
  • Ending: "Yours faithfully" (if unknown) or "Yours sincerely" (if name known).