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The greeting
Dear Dan, Dear Ms. Rose, Dear Aunt Shirley, The opening paragraph Replying to a letter you
have received: I've just received your letter and
l'm writing ... Sorry it's taken me so long to write /
answer your letter ... I was happy / surprised / sorry to hear
that... It was such a disappointment to learn
that... Thanking: Thank you so much for the
wonderful ... (birthday present / weekend / dinner, etc.) This is just to
say thank you for ... Inviting: I was wondering if
you'd like to ... Ron and I are planning to have a little ...
(dinner, party) We think / thought it would be a good
idea if... Why don't
you come / join us ... How about coming
/joining us ... Congratulating: Congratulations on
... Just heard the
wonderful news! I was
delighted to hear that... Apologising: I must apologise
for... l'm writing to
apologise for ... I'm very sorry for
/ about... Expressing sympathy: I was terribly sorry to hear
that... We were very sad-J
to learn that... |
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The heading 15 Melrose Lane Glasgow G6 3FE
1October 1997 |
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Signature |
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The closing
Love, All my love, Love and
kisses, Regards, / Best wishes, (slightly
more formal) |
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The final
paragraph A reason for ending your letter Well, I really must go now - my tennis lesson is about to begin. I'd better sign off now l've got a big history test tomorrow! A wish for the good health
of the person you are writing to Be well. Take care of yourself. I hope that all is well with you. A hope that you will see or
hear from that person in the near future Looking forward to seeing you. Can't wait to hear from you! Please write soon. |