Type Pf Letters

When writing a formal letter you must take into account the following :
• Layout (Diseño)
• Style of language (Estilo)
• Purpose (Objetivo)
Layout
This is how the letter is set outon the page

1 Write your address in the top right-hand corner
2 Write the date below your address leaving a gap of one line
3 Write the name and address of the person you are writing to startingbelow the date and aligned to the left

4 Start your letter with Dear Sir/Madam if you don´t know the person´s name or Dear Mr/Miss/Ms/Mrs and their Surname

5 Then write your letter using a newparagraph for each main point

6 Finish with Yours faithfully if you don´t know the person´s name or Yours sincerely if you know their name,

7 Then write your signature below and also print yourname below

Tips :
Use Dear Sir/Madam and Yours faithfully if you don´t know the person´s name
Never write your name before your address
Write the house or flat number first followed by the nameof the street (using capitals for both the name and street)
If you are enclosing something with the letter write enc or encs (plural) below your printed name)
In the main contents of the letteralways give the reason for writing first. Then use a new paragraph for each separate point.
Style of Language
It is important to get the tone and style of language right in a formal letter. Don´t usecontractions for example write do not instead of don´t.
Be polite even if it´s a letter of complaint.
Try to be clear and don´t include extra details unless it is necessary
Purpose
There aredifferent types of formal letters in English. You need to think about what you want to achieve by writing your letter.

Letter of enquiry - Explain clearly what information you require and why.Letter of complaint - Explain the reason for your complaint in the first paragraph and then give details in further paragraphs.

Letter of application - Explain which post you want to apply for,...