A personal letter.
The structure of the pеrsonal letter
1. Address
Tambov
2. Date
Russia
21 March 2018
3. Greeting your pen friend
March 21st, 2018
Dear_______,
21/03/2018
4. Introduction:
a)thank friend for the letter;
a) Hi! How are you?
b) mention something from the friend’s letter
Thanks for your letter.
It was great to receive a letter from you.
Your last letter was a real surprise.
It's always nice to get your letters!
I was awfully glad to get your letter…
b) It was great to hear….
I’m glad….
Great news about your…!
Sorry I haven`t written so long, I was so busy…
I’m sorry I haven’t answered earlier but I was really busy with my school.
Sorry for not writing sooner…..
Sorry I haven`t been in touch for so long.
5. Answer part: answer all your pen friend’s questions from the letter.
You asked me to tell you…
In your letter you asked me…
In your letter you would like to know…
I’ll do my best to answer your questions.
well, by the way, anyway, so, by the way
I’d be happy to….
As for me, …
Guess what?
Wish me luck!
6. Conclusion:
a) excuse to stop writing;
a) Well, I’d better go now as I have to do my homework.
b) request to the person to reply soon.
Anyway, I have to go now because my Mum asked me to help her with the washing up.
I’ve got to go now! It’s time for my favourite TV show.
Anyway, let me know….
Well, got to go now.
I must finish my letter because it is very late and I must go to bed (because my Mum is calling me / because I have to do my homework).
I’d better go now as …
I have to go now as ….
b) Write back soon!
Looking forward for your next letter.
Take care and keep in touch!
Drop me a letter when you can.
Hope to hear from yon soon.
I can't wait to hear from you!
7. Closing line
Love,
8. Final line: your first name (without full stop)
Lots of love,
All the best,
Best wishes,
With best wishes,
Bye,
Yours,
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