Formal Letters/emails

• English
• HBO
• Studiejaar 4

Today's Lesson

WELCOME!

LESSON GOALS

• To identify formal and informal language
• To explore some vocabulary to write formal letters
• To write  a formal letter

What is the difference between "formal and informal" language?

From Informal to Formal

In pairs, Change these sentences to formal.

1. Give me that bottle of water ok?
2. I want to have a sandwich.
3. Hello buddy!
4. C u later!
5. This letter is to tell you that... 

Vocabulary

To write formal letters, you might need to use this vocabulary:

Match the use of the vocabulary in your handouts individually, and then check in pairs.

Formal Letter Structure

A formal letter should have:

• Formal language.
•  A clear structure throughout. Date, address, Greeting, body and  Concluding sentence. 
  
• No contractions. ( I'm ....I am)
• No slang. 
• No abbreviations. (asap)
• Capital letters, good punctuation.

Write a Formal Letter

• Write a letter with any of the topics in the Handout. 
  
• Take into account the requirements when Writing a Formal Letter and the vocabulary used at the beginning of the lesson, Use it!.
  
• Finally exchange your letters and discuss in pairs if it meets the requirements.
• Tips and tops of the letters.