Ringkasan Buku Sekolah
Kelas 11 (SMA / MA / SMK)
BAHASA INGGRIS
CHAPTER 5: Letter Writing
Definition
Personal letters are letters that are written to people we know such as friends, parents, siblings, and cousins Letters are not only written to inform but to strengthen the bond between two people writing to each other
Linguistic Features
Sentence Structure :
- Accuracy of grammar is important
- Complete sentences are expected
- Slang can be used
- Use the contractions such as I'll", I'm, we'll"
- Use personal pronouns such as you
- Use active voice
Style :
- Language use may be personal like first and second person pronouns
- Be warm
- Use the person's name you are writing to
- Vary sentence length
- Write in a natural, conversational style
- Let your personality shine through in your writing
Tabel .Structure of personal letter
Some useful expressions for letter writing
Gratitude
- I'm just writing to thank you for
- It was very kind of you to
- Thanks very much for
- lam very grateful for
Giving advice
- Well, I thought about it and if I were you, I would
- Have you thought about ?
- In your last letter you said you weren't sure what course of action to take, I suggest
- I think you shouldn't
- Inyour last letter you asked me about , I think
Delivering good news
- I'm sure you will be happy to hear that
- I am sure that you'll be interested to know that
- By the way, did you know that ?
- OMG!! You'll never guess what happened!
- I am totally ecstatic to hear about
- I was happy beyond limits to read that
Delivering bad news
- I'm sorry but I have to tell you that
- Bad news, I'm afraid, but no way to avoid it, so here it goes
- I'm extremely sorry to hear that
- It was heart wrenching to read about
Asking for help
- I wonder if you could help me
- I hope it's not too much to ask but
- I wonder if I could ask you a favor Could you ?
Apologizing
- I would like to apologize for
- I'm so sorry that
- Words are not enough to erase the pain I have given you but I want to say how sorry lam
Examples of expressions used in personal letters
Salutations
Dear", "Dearest", sweetheart", darling", My dear, My love", etc.
Salutations depend on how well you know the person you are writing to.
Closing
"Yours", "with love", "sincerely yours", "all the love", "all the best", "affectionately", "much love", "best wishes"
Starting the letter
- How are you?
- Hope this letter finds you ....
- Thank you for your last letter.
- It was so good to hear from you.
- Sorry for answering late.
- I'm sorry I should have written earlier ...
- Haven't heard from you in a while so I thought ...
- I am sorry to inform you that .
Conclusion
- I am looking forward to seeing you soon.
- I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
- My best wishes for the coming test.
- See you.
- I will have to stop now.
- I am waiting for a quick reply.
- Looking forward to seeing you again.
- Bye.
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