Vocabulary to write letters

Vocabulary to write letters

Letter structure

How to start and end the letter?

1. Formal letterWhen you don’t know the recipient’s name:
   • Dear Sir … Yours faithfully
   • Dear Madam … Yours faithfully
   • Dear Sir or Madam … Yours faithfullyWhen the recipient’s name is known:
   • Dear Mr Green … Yours sincerely
   • Dear Mrs Green … Yours sincerely
   • Dear Miss Green … Yours sincerely
   • Dear Ms Green … Yours sincerely
2. Semi-formal letterWhen you are writing to a good friend or colleague:
   • Dear Jonh … Best wishes/ Best regards
   • Dear Jonh … Many thanks
3. Informal letterWhen you are writing to a good friend or colleague:
   • Hello Jonh … Best wishes/ Best
   • Hi Jonh … See you/ Missing you/ Love
   When you are writing to someone you love:
   • Dear Mary … Yours always/ Lots of love