The document provides information about writing business letters, including their definition, types, parts, format, and styles. Business letters are formal letters used for communication between businesses or organizations. There are various types of business letters, such as letters of complaint, resume cover letters, letters of recommendation, and letters of resignation. Business letters follow specific formats and include elements like the letterhead, date, inside address, greeting/salutation, body, complimentary close, signature, and enclosures. Common business letter styles are block, semi-block, and modified block.
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Before you go through this presentation, keep it in mind that many people don't consider it important but it is as important as an index of a book.
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2. Definition
A business letter is a letter written in formal language, usually used
when writing from one business organization to another, or for
correspondence between such organizations and their customers,
clients and other external parties. The overall style of letter will
depend on the relationship between the parties concerned.
There are many reasons to write a business letter. It could be to
request direct information or action from another party, to order
supplies from a supplier, to identify a mistake that was committed,
to reply directly to a request, to apologize for a wrong or simply to
convey goodwill. Even today, the business letter is still very useful
because it produces a permanent record, is confidential, formal and
delivers persuasive, well-considered messages.
3. Types
The most important element you need to ensure in any business
letter is accuracy. One of the aspects of writing a business letter
that requires the most accuracy is knowing which type of
business letter you are writing. A number of options are
available for those looking to trade in business correspondence,
and you will significantly increase your odds for getting a reply if
you know the form you need to send.
4. 1. Letter of Complaint
A letter of complaint will almost certainly result in an official
response if you approach it from a businesslike perspective.
Make the complaint brief, to the point and polite. Politeness pays
off regardless of the extent of anger you are actually feeling
while composing this type of business letter.
2. Resume Cover Letter
A cover letter that accompanies a resume should revel in its
brevity. You should take as little time and as few words as
possible to accomplish one task: persuading the reader to
anticipate reading your resume. Mention the title of the job for
which you are applying, as well or one or two of your strongest
selling points.
5. 3. Letter of Recommendation
A recommendation letter allows you to use a few well-chosen
words to the effect of letting someone else know how highly you
value a third party. Resist the temptation to go overboard;
approach your recommendation in a straightforward manner
that still allows you to get the point across.
4. Letter of Resignation
An official letter of resignation is a business letter that should be
fair and tactful. Be wary of burning any bridges that you may
need to cross again in the future. Offer a valid reason for your
resignation and avoid self-praise.
6. 5. Job Applicant Not Hired
In some cases you may be required to write a business
letter that informs a job applicant that he was not
chosen for an open position. Offer an opening note of
thanks for his time, compliment him on his experience
or education and explain that he was just not what the
company is looking for at the present time.
6. Declining Dinner Invitation
Declining a dinner invitation is a topic for a business
letter that, if not done tactfully, may result in a social
disadvantage. Extend your appreciation for the
invitation and mention that you already have an
engagement for that date. Do not go into detail about
what the engagement is.
7. 7. Reception of Gift
It is very polite to return a formal business response letting
someone know that you have received her gift. Extend a
personalized thanks to let her know that you are exactly aware
of the contents of the gift. If possible, it is a good idea to include
a sentiment suggesting that you have put the gift to use.
8. Notification of Error
When sending a business letter that lets the receiving party
know that an error has been corrected, it is good business sense
to include a copy of the error in question if there is paperwork
evidence of it. Make the offer of additional copies of material
involved in the error if necessary.
8. 9. Thanks for Job Recommendation
A letter of thanks for a party that helped you get a job should be
professional and courteous. Above all else, avoid the temptation
to go overboard in offering your thanks. Be aware that your skills
also helped you land the job and it was likely not handed to you
as a result of the third party.
10. Information Request
A business letter that requests information should make the
request specific and perfectly understandable. It is also a good
idea to state the reason for the information request. Extend
advance appreciation for the expected cooperation of the
recipient.
9. Parts
1. Letterhead
Companies usually use printed paper where heading or letterhead is specially designed at
the top of the sheet. It bears all the necessary information about the organisation’s
identity.
2. The date of the letter
Date of writing. The month should be fully spelled out and the year written with all four
digits October 12, 2005 (12 October 2005 – UK style). The date is aligned with the return
address. The number of the date is pronounced as an ordinal figure, though the
endings st, nd, rd, th, are often omitted in writing. The article before the number of the
day is pronounced but not written. In the body of the letter, however, the article is written
when the name of the month is not mentioned with the day.
3. The Inside Address
In a business or formal letter you should give the address of the recipient after your own
address. Include the recipient’s name, company, address and postal code. Add job title if
appropriate. Separate the recipient’s name and title with a comma. Double check that you
have the correct spelling of the recipient ‘s name. The Inside Address is always on the left
margin. If an 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper is folded in thirds to fit in a standard 9″ business envelope,
the inside address can appear through the window in the envelope.
10. 4. The Greeting / Salutation
Also called the salutation. The type of salutation depends on your relationship with
the recipient. It normally begins with the word “Dear” and always includes the
person’s last name. Use every resource possible to address your letter to an actual
person. If you do not know the name or the sex of of your reciever address it to Dear
Madam/Sir (or Dear Sales Manager or Dear Human Resources Director). As a general
rule the greeting in a business letter ends in a colon (US style). It is also acceptable to
use a comma (UK style).
5. The Subject Line (optional)
Its inclusion can help the recipient in dealing successfully with the aims of your letter.
Normally the subject sentence is preceded with the word Subject: orRe: Subject line
may be emphasized by underlining, using bold font, or all captial letters. It is usually
placed one line below the greeting but alternatively can be located directly after the
“inside address,” before the “greeting.”
6. The Body Paragraphs
The body is where you explain why you’re writing. It’s the main part of the business
letter. Make sure the receiver knows who you are and why you are writing but try to
avoid starting with “I”. Use a new paragraph when you wish to introduce a new idea or
element into your letter. Depending on the letter style you choose, paragraphs may be
indented. Regardless of format, skip a line between paragraphs.
11. 7. The Complimentary Close
This short, polite closing ends always with a comma. It is either at the left margin
or its left edge is in the center, depending on the Business Letter Style that you
use. It begins at the same column the heading does. The traditional rule of
etiquette in Britain is that a formal letter starting “Dear Sir or Madam” must end
“Yours faithfully”, while a letter starting “Dear ” must end “Yours
sincerely”. (Note: the second word of the closing is NOT capitalized).
8. Signature and Writer’s identification
The signature is the last part of the letter. You should sign your first and last
names. The signature line may include a second line for a title, if appropriate. The
signature should start directly above the first letter of the signature line in the
space between the close and the signature line. Use blue or black ink.
9. Initials, Enclosures, Copies
Initials are to be included if someone other than the writer types the letter. If you
include other material in the letter, put ‘Enclosure’, ‘Enc.’, or ‘ Encs. ‘, as
appropriate, two lines below the last entry. cc means a copy or copies are sent to
someone else.
12.
13. General Format
Margins
Side, top and bottom margins should be 1 to 1 1/4 inches (the general
default settings in programs such as Microsoft Word). One-page letters
and memos should be vertically centered.
Font formatting
No special character or font formatting is used, except for the subject
line, which is usually underlined.
Punctuation
The salutation/greeting is generally followed by a comma in British
style, whereas in the United States a colon is used.
Thevalediction/closing is followed by a comma.
Form
The following is the general format, excluding indentation used in
various formats:
15. BUSINESS ENGLISH VOCABULARY
Writing Business Letters
Useful phrases and vocabulary for writing business letters.
To Whom It May
Concern:
Use only when you do not know to
whom you must address the letter,
for example, when writing to an
institution.
Dear
Sir/Madam,
Use when writing to a position
without having a named contact.
Dear Mr Smith, Use when you have a named male
contact.
Dear Ms Smith, Use when you have a named
female contact; do not use the old-
fashioned Mrs.
Dear Dr Smith, Use when writing to a named
doctor.
Dear Prof Smith, Use when writing to a named
professor.
Dear Xu Li, Type the whole name when you are
unsure of the recipient’s gender.
Salutation
16. Starting
• We are writing
- to inform you that ...
- to confirm ...
- to request ...
- to enquire about ...
• I am contacting you for the following reason...
• I recently read/heard about ..... and would like to know ....
• Having seen your advertisement in ..., I would like to ...
• I would be interested in (obtaining / receiving) ...
• I received your address from ----- and would like to ...
Referring to previous
contact
• Thank you for your letter of March 15.
• Thank you for contacting us.
• In reply to your request, ...
• Thank you for your letter regarding ...
• With reference to our telephone conversation yesterday...
• Further to our meeting last week ...
• It was a pleasure meeting you in London last month.
• I enjoyed having lunch with you last week in Tokyo.
• I would just like to confirm the main points we discussed
on Tuesday.
17. Making a request
• We would appreciate it if you would ...
• I would be grateful if you could ...
• Could you please send me ...
• Could you possibly tell us / let us have ...
• In addition, I would like to receive ...
• It would be helpful if you could send us ...
• I am interested in (obtaining / receiving) ...
• I would appreciate your immediate
attention to this matter.
• Please let me know what action you
propose to take.
Offering help
• Would you like us to ...?
• We would be happy to ...
• We are quite willing to ...
• Our company would be pleased to ...
18. Giving good news
• We are pleased to announce that ...
• I am delighted to inform you that ..
• You will be pleased to learn that ...
Giving bad news
• We regret to inform you that ...
• I'm afraid it would not be possible to ...
• Unfortunately we cannot / we are unable to ...
• After careful consideration we have decided (not) to ...
Complaining
• I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with ...
• I am writing to complain about ...
• Please note that the goods we ordered on ( date )
have not yet arrived.
• We regret to inform you that our order n° ----- is now
considerably overdue.
• I would like to query the transport charges which seem
unusually high.
19. Ending Your Letter
Your sincerely,
Sincerely yours,
Respectfully,
Use when you’ve started with Dear
Sir/Madam or To Whom It May
Concern.
Sincerely, Use when you’ve started with Dear
+ name.
Enclosures
Please find enclosed (for letters)
Please find attached (for emails)
Offering future assistance
If you require more information, please let us know.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need any further assistance.
Referring to future contact
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
We are looking forward to meeting you on 21 January/in Tromsø.
We would appreciate your reply at your earliest convenience.
Closing
The closing salutation must match the opening salutation and the overall tone of the letter.
Choose one of the following closing lines depending on the formality of the salutation.