Composer - PET Writing

Original Module by Bruno Horta

USEFUL TIPS FOR A GOOD PET INFORMAL LETTER

Contractions in Informal Letters
   It is very important to write your Part 3 letter in the correct style. One way of achieving an informal style is to remember to use contractions.

Paragraphs in informal letters
  Organising your letter into clear paragraphs will help you to structure your letter and will make it easier for the examiner to see your organisation.

Phrases for informal letters

Starting your letter (Paragraph 1)

Thanks for your letter.
Lovely to hear from you.
How are you?
How are things?
Hope you're well.

Commenting on something (Paragraph 1)

I'm sorry to hear/learn ...
I'm so pleased to hear ...
It's great to hear ...
What wonderful news about ...

Moving the topic on (Paragraph 2)

Anyway, the reason I'm writing ...
I thought I'd write to tell/ask you
Anyway, I was wondering ...

Ending your letter (Paragraph 3)

Well, that's all for now
Write back soon
Looking forward to hearing from you again
All the best
Best wishes
See you soon
Take care
Yours
Love
Lots of love