By the end of the lesson, the learner can identify the parts and layout of a formal (official) letter.
By the end of the lesson, the learner can write a clear, polite formal letter for a real purpose.
By the end of the lesson, the learner can appreciate functional writing as a useful everyday life skill.
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Transcript
[0:00] A formal letter is an official letter written to someone you do not know personally, like a head teacher, a manager or a county official.
[0:45] It has a fixed layout: your address and the date at the top right, then the receiver's address on the left, then a salutation such as 'Dear Sir or Madam'.
[1:35] Add a clear subject line in capitals or underlined, so the reader sees at a glance what the letter is about.
[2:25] Keep the body short and polite: one paragraph to introduce your purpose, one or two to give details, and one to state what you want to happen.
[3:15] Close with 'Yours faithfully' when you began with 'Dear Sir or Madam', leave space for your signature, then write your full name. Always proofread before sending.
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