Personal Letter VS Formal/Semi-Formal Letters

1.) Differences
Personal Letter Formal/Semi-Formal Letter
1.)Casual/friendly manner 1.)official manner
2.)follows any format 2.)follows a specific format
3.)addresses in a personal way 3.)addresses in a professional way

2.) The examples

Personal Letter :
Jakarta 28, March 2021
Ten Ahmad Yani Street, Jakarta
Dear Anne,
How are you? I hope that you are okay. I miss you so much, and I promise that I will visit you
during the school vacation.
Let’s make a plan for holiday together. How about your school? I hope that everything is okay
and we can graduate together. See you soon Anne.
Sincerely,

Jeanne

Dear Ms. Rita Suherman S.Pd,

I know that I had a lot of mistake to you. I often made you upset or angry because I was hard
to be controlled. But, deep down in my heart I am really happy to have a very good teacher
like you.
You are so patient when dealing with all of your students. Although your students are
sometimes naughty, but you’re still trying to understand us.
Ms. Rita, thank you for anything you have done. Thank you for teaching me a lot of valuable
knowledge. I would never forget anything you have taught me.
Thank you for being such a great teacher. I hope you will always be healthy and happy.
Your student,
 

Handriadi
2 July 2032
Vanessa Atkins
342 London Park Road
Montpelier, VT 05602
Dear Vanessa,
RE: Apology for Parking Lot Problem

I am writing this letter to apologize for the recent spillage in the parking lot area. I
accidentally tripped and fell while carrying my groceries from my car and spilled a gallon of
milk. I had no intention of inconveniencing you.
I was getting supplies to clean the mess when your car skidded on the spill. I can see how this
would have upset you, and I understand your reaction.
I am ready and willing to repay you for any losses you may have suffered. I hope this incident
does not affect our friendship.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,

Joyce Monaro
Formal/Semi-Formal Letter :
123 Elm Ave.
Treesville, ON M1N 2P3
November 7, 2016

Mr. M. Leaf
Chief of Syrup Production
Old Sticky Pancake Company
456 Maple Lane
Forest, ON 7W8 9Y0

Dear Mr. Leaf:

Let me begin by thanking you for your past contributions to our Little League baseball team.
Your sponsorship aided in the purchase of ten full uniforms and several pieces of baseball
equipment for last year's season.

Next month, our company is planning an employee appreciation pancake breakfast honoring
retired employees for their past years of service and present employees for their loyalty and
dedication in spite of the current difficult economic conditions.

We would like to place an order with your company for 25 pounds of pancake mix and five
gallons of maple syrup. We hope you will be able to provide these products in the bulk
quantities we require.

As you are a committed corporate sponsor and long-time associate, we hope that you will be
able to join us for breakfast on December 12, 2016.

Respectfully yours,

Derek Jeter
Louis Grey
123 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
June 29, 2021
Mr. Jack Johnson
Lawrence Art Studio
Toronto, Ontario

Dear Mr. Johnson,

I am writing to express my interest in the administrative assistant position at your art studio.
Your work inspires me as I'm an artist myself, so I would love to help support you by taking
on your administrative work.

I believe I would be a great fit for this role because I have been an administrative assistant for
two years at a doctor's office. Although the industry is different, I learned a lot of important
transferable skills, such as organization, communication, and interpersonal skills. Similarly, as
I am currently an art student at Art and Design University Toronto, I have relevant industry
knowledge.

I have enclosed my resume, which goes into further detail about my experience. I am
confident that my skills and passion for art and your work would make me a great fit for
Lawrence Art Studio. I would love to arrange a meeting to discuss this opportunity with you
further. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Louis Grey
555-555-5555
louis.grey@email.com

Jill Franklin
111 Greenville Lane
Vancouver, British Columbia

May 30, 2021

Ms. Melinda Carver

121 Forest Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia

YOU'RE INVITED TO THE PHOTOGRAPHY INSTITUTE CONFERENCE

Dear Ms. Carver:

I am the president of the Vancouver chapter of the Photography Institute. We are holding a
conference on July 30, 2021, at the Photography Museum. I am writing to invite you to attend
the event and give a five-minute presentation on your art.

Please reply at your earliest convenience so we can make the proper arrangements. I look
forward to speaking with you further.

Sincerely,

Jill Franklin
Photography Institute President