How to write a personal letter

HOW TO WRITE A PERSONAL LETTER

Let’s write the address

• House, street
• City or town
• Country

15 Festivalnaya street

Chelyabinsk

Russia

Miss a line, then write the date of the letter under the address.

9 April 2020

Warning:

no commas, no points !

15 Festivalnaya street

Chelyabinsk

Russia

9 April 2020

Let’s start the letter (paragraph 1). Greet your friend and thank him for his letter.

Dear Tim ,

Thanks (a lot) for your (last) letter.

Your last letter was a real surprise.

I was glad to get your letter.

It was great to hear from you!

It was great to hear that...

You also apologize for not writing sooner.

Sorry I haven't written for so long but ...

Sorry I haven't been in touch for so long.

I'm sorry I haven't answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.

• The 2 nd paragraph.

We answer the questions of the friend.

The last part .

We should explain why we finish the letter:

Well, I'd better go now as I have to do my homework.

Anyway, I have to go now because my Mum asked me to help her with сooking.

I've got to go now! It's time for my favourite TV show.

and mention further contacts:

Write (back) soon!

Take care and keep in touch!

Drop me a letter when you can.

Hope to hear from you soon.

I can't wait to hear from you!

Phrases for the end of the letter:

• Love ,
• Lots of love ,
• All my love ,
• All the best ,
• Best wishes ,
• With best wishes ,
• Yours ,

On the next line you should write your name:

Kate or

Andrew