1. Letter Writing

2. 1) Date BrE: 20 May, 2013 AmE: May 20, 2013 (the 20th of May, 2013) Place the date in the upper right hand corner

3. 2) Salutation Dear Mr/ Ms/ Mrs/ Miss/ Doctor Smith, Dear Frank, Dear Sir or Madam, (when you don’t know the name) AmE: Gentlemen: To whom it may concern

4. Body of the letter The body: one or more paragraphs Avoid jargon Use shorter sentences rather than longer ones Avoid using the passive Be clear to the point, but don’t be too blunt

5. Closing Add a closing phrase: –I’m looking forward to seeing you/hearing from you soon. –Please contact me if there is anything else you need to know. –Well, I’d better be off now. See you in a couple of days!

6. 3) Final greeting Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, (to someone whose name you don’t know) Best wishes, Best regards, /Kind regards, (Lots of) love, XOX (TTFN,) (Anon,)

7. Signature!!!!!!!!!! Ms Kerttu Hella-Pikala If missing, the dedection is -2 points

8. Enclosures Abbreviated: ENC / ENCLS

9. Letters to the Editor Salutation: –Sir, –Dear Sir, –To the Editor Final greeting not necessary The English do not use pseudonyms/pen names, they sign the letter with their own name and title, e.g. –Kerttu O.J. Hella-Pikala Teacher, Salo

10. Remember Express your opinions strongly but politely: I believe / In my view / In my opinion Make sure that your writing flows smootlhy by using versatile linking words and conjunctions: in the first place / first of all/ to start with, besides, moreover, what is more

11. Assignment Write a letter to your teacher which includes your epilogue. (See instructions in Handout 1 p. 11)