C6 P1 PERSONAL LETTER

PERSONAL LETTER

Hello everyone! My name is Salma, and welcome or welcome back to my blog. How are you all? I hope you all are doing safe and healthy in the middle of this pandemic. Today, i am going to explain about personal letter.

The definition of personal letter is a type of letter (or informal composition) that usually concerns personal matters (rather than professional concerns) and is sent from one individual to another. It's longer than a dashed-off note or invitation and is often handwritten and sent through the mail.

Generic Structure 
1. Date : Date when the letter is writen (top left).
2. Address : Place where you are writing fron (top right).
3. Salutation & Name : Greeting and the person’s name you are writing to.
4. Introduction : The opening of the letter usually starts with “how are you?” or refers to previous letter.
5. Body : The main part of the letter. It includes what you want to write to the other person.
6. Closure : The part indicates the letter is going to end.
7. Complimentary close : Short expressions like “love you” , “sincerely yours” , “love”.
8. Signature : Signature or initials of the writer.
9. Postscript P.S : After thougt in a letter. You begin with P.S. and end it with your initials.

Linguistic Features
Sentence Structures
- Accuracy of grammar is important. 
- Complete sentences are expected. 
- Slang can be used. 
- Use the contractions such as I’ll, I’m, We’ll 
- Use personal pronouns such as I, We, You 
- Use active voice
Style
- Language use may be personal like first and second person  pronouns. 
- Be warm 
- Use the person’s name you are writing to 
- Vary sentence length. 
- Write in a natural, conversational style. 
- Let your personality shine through in your writing.

And that concludes my explanation of personal letter. I will see you all o my next blog.

Stay safe and stay healthy, bye!