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  Definition: A personal letter is a type of letter (or informal composition) that usually concerns personal matters (rather than professional concerns) and is sent from one individual to another. It's longer than a dashed-off note or invitation and is often handwritten and sent through the mail. There is 8 Structures of Personal Letter: date, address, salutation & name, introduction, body, closure, complimentary close, signature  There is 2 Linguistic Features of Personal Letter: sentence structures & style  There is 9 Types of Personal Letter: family letter, pen friend letter, fan mails, farewell letter, holiday letter, get well letter, love letter, congratulations letter There is 4 Expression of Personal Letter: salutation, starting the letter, closing, conclusion MY VIDEO EXPLANATION

  VI. Types of Personal Letter • Family letter written to a family members to share recent news • Pen friend letter written to a pen friend • Fan mails: written to someone you idolize or admire. • Farewell letter written to say goodbye to someone • Holiday/celebration letter: written to celebrate holiday or special day. • Get well letter: written to wish someone a speedy recovery from illness • Love letter • Thank you letter • Congratulations letter VII. Expression of Personal Letter  • Salutation Dear, Dearest, Sweetheart, Darling.. My Dear, My Love, etc (Salutation choice depends on how well you know the person you are writing to) • Starting the letter - How are you? - Hope this letter finds you.... - Thank you for your last letter. - It was so good to hear from you - Sorry for answering late - I am sorry I should have written earlier. - Haven't heard from you in a while so I thought - I am sorry to inform you that.... • Closing Yours, with love, sincerely yours, all the love, al

  I. Definition A personal letter is a type of letter (or informal composition) that usually concerns personal matters (rather than professional concerns) and is sent from one individual to another. It's longer than a dashed-off note or invitation and is often handwritten and sent through the mail. II. Structures of Personal Letter Date: the date indicates when the letter was written  Address: shows the address of the sender  Salutation & name: contains grooting and the recipient's name  Introduction: usually a response to the previous letters or self-introductions Body: tells about all of the things you want to say to the recipient Closure: to close the conversation Complimentary close: a short closing expression  Signature: add your signature or your initials III. The Linguistic Features of Personal Letter Sentence structure - Accuracy of grammar is important - Complete sentences are expected - Slang can be used - Use the contractions such as I'll, I'm, We'll