http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aFormal+LettersSearch results for 'tag:Formal Letters' matching tag 'Formal Letters'en-USXMOD (Build: 3614.32638)http://www.englishforums.com/English/CanGiveExampleFormalLetterDescribe-Below/lxqpg/post.htm#992416Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:10:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:992416mister micawberJust write as if you were speaking to him/her/them. When you have composed your letter, you can post it here, and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetterWriting/3/hljb/Post.htm#991937Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:31:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:991937cliveHi, Just start by writing what you would say if you were talking to a bank employee face to face. Then post it here, and we will help you with it. Clive Thread is now locked, please start a new thread with a draft of your letter.http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetterOfComplaint/gdxv/post.htm#969835Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:05:40 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:969835cliveHi, Start by just writng what you would say if you were talking to the person face to face. Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AFormalLetter/ljvrq/post.htm#964271Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:27:39 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:964271mister micawberJust write as if you were speaking to him/her/them. When you have composed your letter, you can post it in our LETTER-WRITING FORUM , and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhichWordChooseTheseSentences/lhbjq/post.htm#953657Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:01:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:953657lisascottHi, alc24! I'll try to help you with these sentences. Are these sentences that you are trying to write correctly for yourself or for an assignment? 1 When/If I don't have to wait, I take the subway otherwise I take a cab. When is the better choice because you are talking about time, in reference to waiting. However, you also need to make this into two sentences or add a semicolon. When I don't have to wait, I take the subway. Otherwise, I take a cab. When I don't have to wait, I take the subway; otherwise, I take a cab. 2 I don't have to take a specific/particular subway as all three lines go through/past my stop. I can take whichever/whatever subway I want. Specific refers to the line; particular refers to the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetterInstitution/lgkxz/post.htm#951483Sat, 24 Oct 2009 12:19:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:951483tanitHi Nuno, I see this is your first post here, so welcome to Englishforums! I'd start with " Dear Sir or Madam ".http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetterInstitution/lgkxz/post.htmSat, 24 Oct 2009 08:28:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:951342nuno_cerqueira_silvaHi, I want to write a formal letter to an educational institution, but I don't know how to start. Do I write "Dear 'name of the institution'" ? I don't think so...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Ce/lgjhp/post.htm#951023Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:29:24 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:951023cliveHi, I've never seen that. Possibly it has the meaning you suggest. however, it shows the confusion that can arise from someone inventing their own form of abbreviation. Apparently, the formal letter you received was an email. Some people, especially older people, would argue that email is an informal medium and that no letter is really formal if it is an email. Best wishes, Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/Comma/lgdvg/post.htm#949393Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:48:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:949393philipHi, Ther is no absolute rule about this. I always use a comma. Clive I seem to remember from typing class about 100 years ago that we use the comma in personal letters, the colon in business or more formal letters. Things have changed since then, I'm sure, but I think I abide by that distinction to this day.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IHaveASomethingProblem/lzhmb/post.htmSun, 18 Oct 2009 00:12:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:945524anonymoushow to writing structure of formal letter to apply a job.??http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToWriteAFormalLetter/2/jzlv/Post.htm#943480Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:57:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:943480cliveHi, Actually, when you are writing a formal letter never use a comma after addressing who the letter is to. The proper puncuation is a colon (:), not a comma. I see nothing at all wrong with a comma. Example "Dear whom it may concern:" I suggest that you search for and read the various threads here that deal with 'To whom it may concern'. Many learners on the Forum do not realize in what circumstances and how seldomly this phrase is to be used. The appropriate greeting if you are writing to a person whose name you do not know is as follows Dear Sir Dear Madam Dear Sir or Madam. Best wishes, Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToWriteAFormalLetter/2/jzlv/Post.htm#943378Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:46:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:943378anonymousActually, when you are writing a formal letter never use a comma after addressing who the letter is to. The proper puncuation is a colon (:), not a comma. Example "Dear whom it may concern:"http://www.englishforums.com/English/WritingFormalLetterBoarding-School/lvxch/post.htm#942501Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:04:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:942501cliveHi, Send it to the secretary's email address, as you are told to. Such emails are usually brief and get right to the point. You don't need to say 'Dear anyone'. Just begin with I would be grateful for the following information regarding admission to your school. And finish with Thank you very much for your assistance. Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WritingFormalLetterBoarding-School/lvxch/post.htmWed, 14 Oct 2009 22:34:11 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:942470anonymousHello, I would like to write a letter to a boarding school, regarding somethings about admissions. On their website it says to send emails to the headmaster's secretary for inquiries about admissions, but does that mean that I address the letter to the headmaster or to his secretary? As in: Dear Mr Headmaster, or Dear Mrs Headmaster's Secretary (obviously, I would use their actual names) Also, what information would I have to include in this formal email?http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToWriteAFormalLetter/lvhph/post.htm#940703Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:38:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:940703philipBecause you know the details of your particular situation, you should try writing one first, and then we can help you with any problems. Consider: length of time at your job, special things you have done, how well you get along with your fellow workers, etc.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToWriteAFormalLetter/lvhph/post.htmTue, 13 Oct 2009 13:53:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:940668babymathi. . i'm here want to ask you guys. . how to write a formal letter of request to increase salary?http://www.englishforums.com/English/LetterWritingStyles/lvzdb/post.htm#940334Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:30:37 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:940334banu82inLetters are classified into two: formal and informal letters. Letters written to companies, managers, principals or anyone of authority are called formal letters. Letters written to friends and family are informal letters. I am not very sure what you mean by "style." Do you mean how the letter is structured?http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLettters/ldnkp/post.htm#937566Sun, 11 Oct 2009 06:45:45 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:937566banu82inSimply put, formal letters are letters written to people who are not family or friends. These letters should be very concise and to the point. They usually have a "Subject line," which explains the purpose of the letter in a few words. Examples of formal letters are letters written to a book store placing orders for books, to the manager of a company seeking some information, to the principal of a college, etc. Informal letter, on the other hand, are letters written to family and friends. These letters have a very casual tone.http://www.englishforums.com/English/FinishingALetter/ldzbw/post.htm#935296Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:33:30 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:935296bob mNo, "Dear sir" ends with "Yours faithfully" and "Dear Mr Smith" ends with "Yours sincerely". Both are for formal business letters. (A good trick to remember them is that the two S's - "sir" and "sincerely" - don't go together.) The informal "Kind regards" would be inappropriate in such a formal letter.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IAssistanceWriteFormalLetter/lblpw/post.htm#927698Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:46:20 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:927698mister micawberWe do not write letters for you; we check your efforts. Just write as if you were speaking to him/her/them. When you have composed your letter, you can post it in our LETTER-WRITING FORUM , and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/IAssistanceWriteFormalLetter/lblpw/post.htmSun, 04 Oct 2009 00:07:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:927086anonymousHello, This is Shravani.I would appreciate if you people will assist me in writing a Formal letter. I will expalin you on what does the letter should contain. I applied for Canada Visa,but I received a letter from the Visa Office stating that they had some problem while verifying my Bank Loan letter.They called the Bank through which i applied the loan but they dint get a pleasing answer.They have a doubt on my loan. So,they need an explanation on why did the loan got rejected. So, my answer for that will be as follows. I applied for loan in that bank with all the required documents,as the date for Visa application for heading closer...I requested the bank to give me the sanction letter so I can apply for the Visa. ...http://www.englishforums.com/English/Help/lbddb/post.htmThu, 01 Oct 2009 16:15:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:924563anonymouscan you give me a formal letter of topic " letter to the editor of a news daily expressing your grievance against indiscriminate use of loudspeakers in the residential areas during festivals in your locality."http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhichGrammaticallyCorrect/lrlpx/post.htm#922181Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:39:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:922181tanitHi, Neither is correct because they lack capital letters and punctuation. If you fix this problem, the first is correct and is the one you should use in a test, a formal letter and so on. You'll sometimes hear the second, though.http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetter/lrvpv/post.htm#920206Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:19:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:920206mister micawberRead the ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FAQS IN OUR LETTER-WRITING FORUM ; post your draft letter in that forum if you like, and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowWriteFormalLetterAskingPost-AccountsDepartment/kpnmn/post.htm#913033Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:57:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:913033mister micawberJust write as if you were speaking to him/her/them. When you have composed your letter, you can post it in our LETTER-WRITING FORUM , and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetter/kpxbn/post.htm#913029Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:56:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:913029mister micawberJust write as if you were speaking to him/her/them. When you have composed your letter, you can post it in our LETTER-WRITING FORUM , and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowWriteFormalLetterAskingPost-AccountsDepartment/kpnmn/post.htmTue, 22 Sep 2009 10:30:29 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:912879anonymousHow do i write a letter to an employee applying for an advertised post in the accounts department?http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToBeginALetter/kxckk/post.htm#905219Thu, 17 Sep 2009 04:17:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:905219mister micawberBegin such a formal letter with ' Dear Sir: ' or ' Dear Sir or Madam: '. If you want more help with letter-writing, please read the ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FAQS IN OUR LETTER-WRITING FORUM , post your draft letter in that forum, and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToBeginALetter/kxckk/post.htmWed, 16 Sep 2009 20:54:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:904750anonymousHi do i begin a formal letter with honorable, of an other word if i do not know the name?http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetter/kngxb/post.htm#901426Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:05:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:901426mister micawberJust write as if you were speaking to him/her/them. Please read the ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FAQS IN OUR LETTER-WRITING FORUM , post your draft letter in that forum, and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetter/kngnc/post.htm#901219Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:19:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:901219mister micawberJust write as if you were speaking to him/her/them. Please read the ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FAQS IN OUR LETTER-WRITING FORUM , post your draft letter in that forum, and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/StartingFormalLetter/kmrkl/post.htm#894351Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:56:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:894351ferdisNo. First of all, "to the attention of" is something to be put in the address, usually abbreviated. Start your letter with "Dear Ms. Picket," and note the comma. Also start the first sentence with a capital.http://www.englishforums.com/English/StartingFormalLetter/kmrkl/post.htmWed, 09 Sep 2009 20:49:19 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:894347anonymousHi there can i start a formal letter to my council estate manger like this The attention of miss pickethttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HelpMeToMatureIt/kkhzz/post.htmFri, 04 Sep 2009 12:17:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:886453king vuCiao , I'm italy student and i need to write a formal letter to my proffesor for asking my thesis, so i tried a write a letter by myself but i'm not sure about what i done. Your comment will help me a lot and will improve my writing skill. Dear Professor ABC, How are you ? I have just nice holiday summer in Italy. I passed in year 1st and just received scholarship letter some days ago and preparing for studying in year 2. I have plan to research my thesis in next semester so I am writing to ask you about problems and contents in it. But I have some ideals about it : I want to research about problems: DEF. I am knowing that this problem is new one in my country and a very vital role in my future application for advanced study. I...http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetter/kkgwc/post.htmFri, 04 Sep 2009 08:14:23 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:886212anonymoushow will i start a formal letter to the recruitment agency that i want my passport back?http://www.englishforums.com/English/FashionShowFormalLetter/kkbhd/post.htm#884877Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:11:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:884877mister micawberJust write as if you were speaking to him/her/them. Post your effort in our LETTER-WRITING FORUM , and we will check it for you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicatinLetter/kkbmz/post.htmThu, 03 Sep 2009 10:38:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:884838anonymoushow to write a formal letter to be enrolled in another school in ghanahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/FashionShowFormalLetter/kkbhd/post.htmThu, 03 Sep 2009 09:17:31 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:884751anonymousam organising a fashion show for cultural festival at the university, how do i write a formal letter to any clothing store enquiringly about the possibility of using their clothes for 10 models?http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhenWhomConcern/kwpkk/post.htm#879226Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:15:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:879226youngbuddyAccording to LONGMAN to whom it may concern an expression written a t the beginning of a formal letter when you do not know the name of the person you want to communicate with.http://www.englishforums.com/English/EndingFormalLetters/kgzgc/post.htm#866251Mon, 17 Aug 2009 20:14:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:866251grammar geekDifferent cultures have different ways of ending letters, from "Very respectfully," in the US military if sending a note to a superior to "Sincerely," for a common business letter to "Kindly do the needful," in ending a letter of request in other areas where English is spoken. I have no idea if that phrase is a standard way of ending a litter in Nigeria. Perhpas it is. I would not duplicate it in the U.S. Perhaps it is not and someone thought it sounded polite. If you're doing business in Nigeria, I'd suggest trying to find out. If you're not, then just use your standard closing(s) and don't worry about it.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WritingFormalLetters/kckmg/post.htm#857855Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:58:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:857855julielaiTry this link: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/653/01/http://www.englishforums.com/English/Letters/kvjjm/post.htmTue, 11 Aug 2009 20:27:38 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:857628anonymousif you are writting a formal letter to someone you know do you put yours faithfuly, yours truly or yours sincerley?http://www.englishforums.com/English/CryForHelpFormalLetter/kdqmp/post.htm#856418Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:29:56 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:856418anonymousThanks for your help, AlpheccaStars. I think this product would be very popular in my city / country, and I know you would be interested in increasing your sales here. I know how to present the products in a way that appeals to my local culture, and through the most effective communication channels. If your product works as advertised for me, I would like to explore a business relationship for local marketing of your products. I can give you references.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CryForHelpFormalLetter/kdqmp/post.htm#854914Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:08:09 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:854914alpheccastarsDear Sir: I have ordered your product, the super widget, Model AA, and look forward to using it personally. I think this product would be very popular in my city / country, and I know you would be interested in increasing your sales here. I have a successful local advertising company,with a base sales volume of $100,000 per year, which has been increasing at 20% per year for the past 3 years. My advertizing and marketing is very successful; I have boosted the manufacturer's local sales volume on an average of 30%. I know how to present the products in a way that appeals to my local culture, and through the most effective communication channels. If your product works as advertised for me, I would like to explore a business...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CryForHelpFormalLetter/kdqmp/post.htmSun, 09 Aug 2009 23:55:38 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:854792anonymousHello, teachers. I have a question, I'm ordering something online... and at the same time... i want to tell that particular seller that in case things go well...between us... i'd like to offer him my advertising services.. and commercial his product ..here in my country .. as a coporation... between both sides..(buyer & seller). So again my questions is .. how do I say it formally.. no matter how many times i try to write formally.. it doesn't work. This is how far i can get. Dear madam/sir I'd like to buy from you .., the product code is:.. I live in .....so can I still get the set free shipped? Are you dealing with shipping companies such as fedEx or DHL? Can I have...http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalLetter/kdgcm/post.htm#852509Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:07:25 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:852509tanitHi, When you know the name of the addressee: Dear Mr Brown ... Yours sincerely When you don't know the name of the addressee: Dear Sir or Madam ... Yours faithfully These are good if you're preparing a test. Cambridge exams, for instance, penalize candidates who don't use these openings and closings in formal letters. However, I remember reading that they are not commonly used in "real life" (especially in AmE). You'll often find " Sincerely ", " Sincerely yours ", " Regards " (and others). You might want to have a look at this very long thread: http://www.englishforums.com/English/YoursFaithfullyYoursSincerely/bgw/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/SampleFormalLetterWriting/5/bwljw/Post.htm#849561Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:49:51 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:849561mister micawberRead this thread, notice all the examples, and post your own draft letter here for our review.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SampleFormalLetterWriting/5/bwljw/Post.htm#849540Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:33:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:849540anonymousHi am satish i have some help from u 2 write a letter 2 my new madamhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WritingFormalLetters/kckmg/post.htmWed, 05 Aug 2009 09:08:06 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:848136anonymousI'd like to know where do I find samples of forml letters or please send me ones. I work at University and sometimes we write to other universities or schools abroad to thank them for sending us students or any thing else. If you need my e-mail I'll provide you with it.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowWriteFormalLetterRequesting-ReduceInterestRates/krxxz/post.htm#839545Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:30:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:839545grammar geekI Doreen, We don't write letters for people. Please write your letter and post it and someone will take a look. Say what loan it's for, why you think you deserve this, and anything else you think you need for the recipient to know.