Arbeitsblatt: Writing a formal letter

Writing formal letter few rules • The writers address an the date is in the top right hand corner • The recipients full name an address is top left but lower than the date. • Just use the surname: Mr Smith/ Ms Smith • Mrs for married woman, and Miss Smith for an unmarried woman • If you dont know the recipients name, write Dear Sir/ Dear Madame • If you start letter with Dear Mr/Ms Smith, end with Yours sincerely, your signature • If you start with Dear Sir or Madam, end with Yours faithfully, your signature • Use formal language, no slang, write would not Id • Use standard conventions. For example: look forward to hearing from you