Writing a personal letter

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Writing a personal letter

Brugklas 3

Programme

Let's have a look at the goals.

See what types of writing we have got.

Explain the different types of writing.

What do you know about formal writing?

Goals:

At the end of this lesson you know the difference between a formal and informal letter.

2 types of writing

Formal

Vriendelijk.

Professioneel.

Let op taal. (Geen afkortingen of samentrekkingen)

Formal writing begin:

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Recipient’s Name]

[Recipient’s Address]

[Date]

[Subject]

Dear [Recipient’s Name],

Ecem Akbulut
123 Main Street
1234 AB Amsterdam
Netherlands

Jan van Dijk
456 Business Road
5678 CD Rotterdam
Netherlands

Amsterdam, 19 May 2025

Subject: Application for the position of English teacher

Dear Mr van Dijk,

Formal writing middenstuk + einde

Middenstuk: Alles wat je wilt zeggen + vragen.

Eindig met: Yours sincerely of Kind regards + je volledige naam.

Voorbeeld:

I hope to hear from you soon.

Kind regards,

Ecem Akbulut

What do you remember about informal writing?

Informal writing:

Informeel taalgebruik.

Relaxed.

Andere begroeting + afsluiting.

Informal writing

Aanhef: Hi of Hello

VB: Hello Rose,

Afsluiting: Lots of love / Take care

VB:

Lots of love,

Ecem

Formal or informal????

Choose the right answer

Hey there!

A

Formal

B

Informal

Dear Sir or Madam,

A

Formal

B

Informal

I think it’s kinda cool.

A

Formal

B

Informal

Kind regards,

A

Formal

B

Informal

For now:

You can work on your homework.

Homework = Test yourself + Slim Stampen Hoofdstuk 6

What is the difference between a formal and informal letter?