Introduction (@ Informal Letters 1 We write informal letters to friends and relatives. 2. The language is informal. 3. The format is as follows: 20 January 2012, Dear Ratna, Theard about your good results from my brother. I wish to congratulate you. You have done very well indeed, scoring 8 distinctions. I am very proud of you. Anyway, you deserve the good results. I have known all along that you would do well. My parents convey their regards and congratulations to you too. They praised your diligence and wished that I was as hardworking as you. That’s why I want io ask you for some tips on how to score in the PMR examination. T did not fail in any of my monthly tests and the final exam. However, managed to obtain only two distinctions. I want to be like you and score more distinctions. So tell me how you prepared for your PMR exam. Did you have to stay up late every night? Thave to stop now. Please reply as soon as you can. I'll be siting for my PMR exam next year and I am anxious to do well. i Off Love, | Signature | Rey Guidelines - {| Read the question and understand the topic ofthe letter. 2. Jot down the main points and arrange them in a logical sequence. The most important point should cone on main point should be ina separate paragraph, Fisborate on your points and write in a rendly style, Hapetjectves and adverbs to make your Iter interesting, Fen gretings, youcan use ‘Dearest or’My dea’ “With love’ For the ending, you can use ror cea rough and chek ormistakesin vocabulary, grammar speling and punctuation, enueIntroduction Gi) Formal Letters k Formal letters refer to the writing of official and business letters. do not know. 1s of applications, enquiries and complaints The letter may be to people whom you Some examples of formal letters are lette You may need to use different tenses. The language must be formal. The format for writing a formal letter is as follows:OO 17, Jalan 25/9, ‘Taman Bukit Mewah, 43000 Kajang, SO Rae ane sis | vomcaspmamas. gee ie ‘The Principal, Smart Language Centre, 2nd Floor, Wisma PKNS, Jalan Raja Laut, 50350 Kuala Lumpur. 28 DECEMBER 2012. Salutation Dear Sir, Subject Es luiry about Spoken English Language Course Introduction |_| [&™ Writing to enquire for further clarification on the Spoken English Language soe offered by your centre as advertised in the Star dated 25 December RESTESE 2. have just completed my Form 5 education and I am presently seeking letter employment. Although I can read and write in English, my oral skills are quite ~ | limited. T am aware that a good command of spoken English will be a great asset in securing better jobs, especially in the private sector. 3. Lam interested in the course available at your centre but before I decide to enrol, I need further information regarding the following: (a)_ the duration of the course (b) the time and total number of study hours (c) the fees charged (@)_ the minimum entry qualifications 4. Iwould be grateful if you could provide me with the information requested at your earliest convenience. Give thanks | Thank you. Conclusion Signing off Yours faithfully, Signature Wesie Writer’s name | (NESLIE) Guidelines Read the question carefully and understand what the topic of the letter should be. Jot down the main points and arrange them in a logical sequence. The letter must be simple but contain all the relevant information Each point should be in a separate paragraph. rate on your points and write ina formal tye. You should always be polite even ifyou are upset and 1g a compla in plain English. Do not use long-winded business jargon. 1 name legibly at the end ofthe letter asthe signature is usually dificult to read le: Yours faithfully, Renuka [RENUKA) read through and check mistakes in vocabulary, grammar, spelling and punctuation.