1. How to Mail A
LetterStepping through the Process

2. How To Mail a Letter
The Mailing Process
How to Address an Envelope
Where to Mail your Letter From
Buying Stamps and more

3. Introduction
The purpose of this discussion is to
give instructions on how to mail a
letter
The objective is the learner will be
able to correctly fill out and mail a
letter at the end of this workshop

4. How to address an
envelope:
Start by dividing the envelope into
three sections where you place:
Your name and address
The addressee's name and
address
A stamp
Learning how to address an
envelope will provide the ability to
send information around the world

5. How to address an
envelope:

6. Where to Mail your
Letter or Packages
A Mail Box
A Blue Box
The Post Office
Retail Mailing Center

7. Buying Stamps
Cost
Stamps are sold individually, or in
booklets of 10 ($3.90) or 20
($7.80) or in rolls of 100 ($39.00)
Where you may buy stamps
At your local post office
Online
At some ATM (automated teller)
machines

8. Buying Stamps
(continued)
By mail
At Some pharmacies and
supermarkets
Retail mailing stores

9. Postal Rates and Fees
Postal rates and fees are based
on:
The weight of the item being
mailed
The zip code of the item’s origin
and destination
For online calculator go to
http://postcalc.ups.gov

11. Success! You can mail!
You are now empowered with a
skill which allows you to become
great communicators. Here are a
few helpful articles:
www.wendy.com/letterwriting/
www.usingenglish.com/articles/lett
er-writing.html
Here are some key points you
should remember!

12. Key Points to Remember
Divide your envelope into three
sections
Always add your return address
Place the stamp on last
Check the blue mailbox chute to
make sure your mail goes down
without getting stuck