3. Parts Of Letter
• Letterhead
Information about your identity.
e.g : Kartika Parker
Jl. Raya Siliwangi no. 18
Pasar Kemis, Tangerang
Telephone : (021) 997733
Email : Tika_prn@yahoo.com
4. • The date
To show the time when you write on the letter
include: month, day, and year
30 October 2014
• The inside address
Information about recipient’s identity
e.g : Vina Nur Azizah
Human Resource Manager
Jl. Babakan no. 99
Cikokol, Tangerang
• The salutation
also called “Greeting”. It normally uses “Dear”.
e.g : Dear Madam/Sir,
Dear Mr/Ms ...,
5. • The body paragraph
Main of letter
• The complimentary
Polite closing, always ends with a comma.
e.g : Your faithfully,
Your sincerely,
Lots of love,
Your lovingly,
1. Why am I writing to ?
2. Who am I writing ?
3. What do I need to tell them?
4. What do I want them to do?
6. • Signature
take your signature and directly your full
name.
• Enclosures (optional)
to be included if someone adds more
material in the letter
e.g : CV, Certificates, etc.
7. Types of Letter Format
• Full block letter
• Block letter
• Semi block letter
10. Formal Letter
A formal letter is a letter written
to a business, a college, or any
professional that are not
considered friends or family.
11. Types of Formal Letter
• Letter of complaint
• Cover letter
• Letter of recommendation
• Letter of resignation
12. Make a Good Formal Letter
1. Be aiming at clarity
2. Simplicity
3. Brevity
4. Friendliness
Don’t use passive voice
To use active voice is much more forceful and direct
