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STYLES: Informal Semi-formal Formal

STYLES:

Informal
Semi-formal
Formal

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Informal style Colloquial (spoken) and idiomatic English Personal tone/direct address Less

Informal style

Colloquial (spoken) and idiomatic English
Personal tone/direct address
Less frequent use of

the passive voice
Less complex grammatical constructions
Simple linking devices
Less advanced vocabulary
Contructions
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Semi-formal style The happy medium between informal and formal register Usually

Semi-formal style

The happy medium between informal and formal register
Usually it is

someone we do not know very well
Long forms (I am, we will, this is)
Colloquial vocabulary (1-2 idioms, fixed expressions, phrasal verbs)
Both active and passive voice
Neutral tone - beginnings/endings (Dear Ms, Best wishes)
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Formal style Sophisticated vocabulary (splendid, dubious, formidable, miscellaneous) Impersonal tone More

Formal style

Sophisticated vocabulary (splendid, dubious, formidable, miscellaneous)
Impersonal tone
More frequent use

of passive voice (something should be done, the contract was signed by Ms Jones)
Complex grammatical constractions
Formal linking devices
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Reasons For Writing Giving information Requesting information Making complaints Making corrections

Reasons For Writing

Giving information
Requesting information
Making complaints
Making corrections
Asking for permission
Giving advice
Enquiry letter
Etc.

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Layout (Structure) Greeting Opening remarks Body paragraphs Closing remarks Ending

Layout (Structure)

Greeting
Opening remarks
Body paragraphs
Closing remarks
Ending

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Greeting/Ending Informal/Semi-formal style Dear _name_ Best wishes; Kind/best regards; Love; Yours

Greeting/Ending

Informal/Semi-formal style
Dear _name_ Best wishes; Kind/best regards; Love; Yours
Formal
Dear

Mrs Tompson
Yours sincerely (when we know the person who is going to receive a letter)
Dear Sir/Madam
Yours faithfully (when we do not know
who is the receiver of a letter)