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LETTERS

There are different types of formal letters. For example: -Letters of enquiry -Order letters -Letters of complaint -Promotion letters -Sales letters -Recovery letters

When writing a formal letter, one has to take into account the following: *The language must be formal. *Only use easy and clear language. *Avoid slang and use of abbreviations or contractions. *Avoid adding extra details or information. *Pay attention towards the targeted audience.

FORMAL

*We begin letters with a greeting: Dear..., we use commas not semi-colon. *We write our address, (street, city or village and post code) in the top right-hand corner. *You write the date under the address.

INFORMAL

E-MAILS

CLASSIFIED ADS:

Main characteristics: -Effective and inexpensive. -In magazine, newspapers, online websites or apps, etc. -To advertise your business, sell, offer, ask for jobs, houses, vehicles, products, services and more. -Three components: The headline (to catch the reader’s attention) The body (important information) The CTA (call-to-action) What to do and how

A brief advertisement in a newspaper, magazine or web page dealing with offers or requests for jobs, houses, cars, etc.

*We can find informal and formal or business emails. *• Generally, we begin informal emails with Dear…, Hi…, Hello… followed by a comma. • The introduction is the first paragraph, here we ask about our friend’s health, we thank her/him for her/his previous email, we mention the reason for writing, etc. Thanks for your email… It was great to hear from you.. How are you?... Hope you’re fine… How’s your family? I have good news about… I’m writing to tell-ask you about… Conclusion: Write soon! That’s all for now! Well, that’s all my news, Closing an email: Regards, Lots of love, Love, Best wishes,

MEMOS

DO Use simple, clear language. Include the important information. Write exactly what you mean. Proofread your document.

AVOID Difficult words or phrasing. Unnecessary details. Complicated sentences.

* A memo is generally not as formal as a written letter. However, it is certainly not as informal as a personal letter. * The tone of a memo is generally friendly as it is a communication between colleagues.

Memps are an important form of written communication within companies. They are sent to other people within the same organization.

OFFICIAL BUSINESS FORM

Business forms are types of documents that are commonly used in running a business. Whether they are used for business transactions or other business correspondence, many businesses require forms for legal purposes while also needing forms for simple processes such as work orders or invoices at the same time.