A business letter should contain the date, sender and recipient information, and a few body paragraphs. It should be typed in a common font like Arial or Times New Roman using block formatting. The letter size should be 8.5x11 inches or A4 if outside the US. There are 12 parts to writing a good business letter for beginners: return address, date, recipient address, salutation, opening, focus, action, closing statement, complimentary close, signature, typed name, and enclosure if applicable.

1. How to Write a Good Cover Letter
on Business Letter for Beginners
Arranged by :
Ririn Endah Rahmawanti
40020117060011
English Diploma
Diponegoro University
Semarang

2. A bussiness letter should always contain the
date, information about the sender and
recipient, and a few body paragraphs.
Business letters should be typed and
composed in a common font such as Arial or
Times New Roman. Employ block
paragraphing.

3. The letter also should be printed on 8.5” by
11” (letter size). If you are outside the U.S.,
you might use size A4 paper. Some lengthy
contracts may be printed on 8.5” x 14” (legal
size).
So, there are steps to write a good bussiness
letter for beginners.

4. 1. Beginning the Letter
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6. Part 1
First step is Return Adress
It contains your personal letterhead. You can
add your contact information here like your
name, address, telephone number, fax, and
also your email.

7. Part 2
And then Include the date. Writing out the full
date is the most professional choice. For
example, write either “Mei 18, 2019”. This
should appear left justified a few lines below
the sender's address. That date is the date
when the letter was written.

8. Part 3
Inside addres contains the recipient's
information. Write out the recipient's full
name, title (if applicable), company name, and
address in that order, with each piece of
information on a separate line. If necessary,
include a reference number. The recipient's
information should be left justified a few lines
below the date.

9. Part 4
Add a salutation. The salutation is an
important indicator of respect, and which one
you use will depend on whether you know the
person to whom you're writing, how well you
know them and the level of formality in your
relationship. You may also use the recipient's
title and last name if you don’t know before.

10. Part 5
In the opening, you can tell that you are
applying for a job and the source of your
information. Don’t forget to use formal
pronouns.

11. Part 6
In the focus, tell why you are suited for the job.

12. Part 7
Tell what you plan to do for the job in part
action

13. Part 8
Add closing statement and be positive.

14. Part 9
This is complientary close. like the salutation, is
an indicator of respect and formality. "Yours
sincerely" or "Sincerely" is generally a safe bet;
also consider "Cordially," "Respectfully,"
"Regards" and "Yours Truly." Slightly less formal
but still professional closings include "All the
best,” “Best wishes," "Warm regards," and "Thank
you." Use a comma after your closing.

15. Part 10
Sign the letter with your signature. Leave
about four lines empty for your signature.

16. Part 11
And then, typed your name after you sign the
letter.

17. Part 12
Last, you can add the enclosure if you are
sending something with the letter.