English and Language · Topic 33 of 125

Letter Writing

A letter has a date, greeting (Dear…), body paragraphs, a closing (Yours sincerely) and your name. An informal letter to a friend can be more relaxed.

💡 Fun fact

The first postage stamp was introduced in 1840.

All about Letter Writing

A letter has several parts. Formal and informal letters use different language.

Choose your tone and words to suit the person you are writing to.

🎮 Try it yourself!

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Real-life uses of Letter Writing

Writing thank-you notes to friends and family
Requesting information from a company or organisation
Sending a letter to a pen pal in another country

Frequently asked questions about Letter Writing

When do I use "Yours sincerely" and "Yours faithfully"?

"Yours sincerely" is used when you know the name of the person. "Yours faithfully" is used when you start with "Dear Sir or Madam".

What goes in the body of a letter?

Your main message, written in clear paragraphs, with the most important information first.

Should I write a letter or an email for school?

Ask your teacher. Formal letters follow a fixed layout, while emails are usually shorter and quicker.