Letter Writing
(Personal and offical)
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Explanation:
A Personal letter is sent from one individual to another individual or organisation in order to address matters of an informal nature.
Examples of these can include;
Apologies
Thank you’s
Personal reference
Congratulations
Invitations
Condolences
They differ from formal types in that they can be used to express personal feelings and depending on the relationship between the sender and receiver do not require formal concise language.
The best way to express an opinion or provide important information to others can be through an official letter. This is a professional way to explain yourself while using simple and concise sentences to avoid taking up the reader's time. Official letters follow a specific structure or format that must be maintained throughout the entire document.
In this article, we explain what an official letter is, how to write an official letter and we provide a template and example of an official letter.
What is an official letter?
An official letter, also known as a "formal letter," is a document professionally written for another company or business professional. They can be used when applying for jobs, issuing a complaint, expressing interest in a job position or thanking someone. Official letters are often written using simple and direct sentences with a formal greeting and signature included. Writing an official letter typically requires following a very structured and specific format.