Letter writing is an English Writing topic which is one of the hardest Writing topics but this PPT will help you a lot to improve. This PPT includes all the rules and tips to write an enquiry letter.

1. To revisit the formal letter format
To discuss the letter of enquiry with
reference to the expected content
Letter of Enquiry

2. Recall what has been learned
• Start with the address of the Sender.
• Senders address includes:
• House No: / PB No.
• Street or locality
• State or country (pin code also could be mentioned)
• You must leave online space and write the date
• Day Month year (26 May 2020)
• Leave a line.
• Then,, the address of the Receiver
• Address of the receiver must include :
• Designation of the addressee
• Name of the company
• Name of the locality
• State / country (pin code could also be mentioned)
• Leave a line
• The Subject of the letter. Keep it clear and precise, subject should give a clear idea of what you are going to
discuss in the letter
• Add salutation, which is an important part of the letter.
• The main body of the letter.
• Avoid writing long paragraphs, always bifurcate body into 3-4 paragraphs.
• In Para 1, explain yourself also explain the reason behind writing a letter.
• Para 2, explain the inquiry details .
• Para 3 should be a closing one, asking for a response in gentle words. What one would wish the other party to do in the
response letter. This paragraph also should express your gratefulness if they do what you have requested.
• Leave a line - then complementary close - Thanking you
• Subscription – Yours Faithfully
• End by writing your name and designation

3. Topics for Enquiry:
• Asking about the details for taking admission in a
course.
• Inquiring about some welfare schemes launched
by the government.
• Writing to a tourism company to inquire about the
details of some tour package.

4. To be noted
• Letter of enquiry often sent as a response to the
advertisement you have seen in a newspaper or
else where. So you may introduce your letter
mentioning this.

5. Sample letter
A-46
Marine Drive
Mumbai 400200
26 May 2020
The Director
Language institute
Colaba
Mumbai
Subject: Enquiry Regarding German classes
Dear Sir
This is with reference to your advertisement in the Mumbai Voice, dated 15th May 2020. I am a student of class X residing
South Mumbai. While awaiting for my result of All India secondary school Examination , I wish to learn German. I wish to join
your institute and start with the beginner’s course offered by you during the months of June- July.
Kindly send me the detailed information regarding the timing of the course, fees structure, Transport facilities, joining date, and
number of batches available etc. I would also like to have the brochure of your institute. You can sent the information requested
along with the brochure to my e-mail id abs@gmail.com or by post in the above mentioned address.
I request you to furnish all other details not mentioned but necessary in your response letter. I look forward to your early
response.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Sumesh Kumar

6. Now write your Own
As a health conscious person, you noticed an
advertisement in the newspaper on yoga classes
in your neighbourhood. Write a letter in 150-200
words to the organisers enquiring about the
duration of the course and other relevant details.
You are Rajesh/ Rejitha of 4/5, Model Town,
Delhi.