How to Write a Letter: Informal and Formal English 如何寫一封信:非正式英語和正式英語
Writing style is the manner of expressing thought in language characteristic of an individual, period, school, or nation... 寫作風格是一個人、一個時代、一個學校或一個民族用其特有的語言表達思想的方式...
Informal Letter 非正式的信
Rules for writing Informal letters: 書寫非正式信函的規則:
Write your full name and address even if it is an informal letter. 即使是一封非正式的信，也要寫上你的全名和地址。Divide your letter in small paragraphs. 把你的信分成小段落。Keep your writing simple. 保持你的寫作簡潔。Make a good choice of words especially if you are writing an apology letter or a letter to express your condolences in case of a death. 選擇合適的措辭，尤其是當你在寫一封道歉信或在死亡的情況下表達你的哀悼時。Most people close the letter with phrases like 『Yours affectionately/With love/All the best/Take care』 etc. 大多數人在信的結尾都用「你的愛/用愛/一切都好/保重」這樣的話來結尾。
Formal Letter 正式的信
Rules for writing Formal letters: 書寫正式信函的規則:
Let us understand a few ground rules while writing formal letters: 讓我們在寫正式信函時了解一些基本規則:
You need to write your full name, address and date before you begin the letter 在開始寫信之前，您需要寫下您的全名，地址和日期Address the person you are writing the letter to with correct name and designation. 用正確的姓名和名稱向正在寫信的人發表講話。It is always advisable to start the letter with 『Respected Sir/Madam』 or 『Dear Sir/Madam』 and then mention the name and the address. 始終建議以「尊敬的先生/女士」或「親愛的先生/女士」開頭，然後提及姓名和地址。Before beginning to write the letter you must state the purpose of the letter in one line titled 『Subject』. 在開始寫這封信之前，你必須在一行標題為'主題'中說明這封信的目的。Your letter should be very crisp giving out only that information which is required. 你的信應該非常清晰，只提供所需的信息。
Informal vs. Formal letters 非正式與正式的信件