1. Types of Letter
1.
Formal Letters
Written to a business,
to college or any professional that are not considered friends or family. And
complete part of letters.
2.
Informal Letters
A letter you would
write to a friend or family member. It does not need a format, but there is a
standard.
2. Samples of Letter
1.
Welcome Letter
The feeling of
happiness and gratitude to the recipient for becoming a member of an
institution or group. The employer writes a welcome letter to a newly hired
employee. A student may receive a welcome letter from a college that he passed.
Store owners may also send letters to their customers welcoming them to try their
latest products and promos.
2.
Appreciation Letter
A written expression of
gratitude. It contains notes of appreciation for the kind deed of the
recipient.
3.
Apology Letter
A sorry letter, often
with a supporting explanation. Verbal apologis are usually more difficult that
people resort to letters instead. Such letters are a good way to reach out and
extend to the other party.
4.
Collection Letter
A business reminder of
outstanding credits due, or overdue credits that must be paid immediately. It
is a written reminder of your obligation to settle necessary payments.
5.
Invoice Letter
A written request for
the invoice number of a sales transaction.
6.
Invitation Letter
A formal written
request for the presence of the recipient on an occasion. It may be informal
gatherings like a birthday or Christmas party. It can also be a business
invitation to a meeting. The important details of the occasion are included in
the letter like the name of host, date, time and venue.
7.
Marketing Letter
Sells products to
customers. These are usually mass-produced and distributed to many. This is a
good way to disseminate information about new products being sold.
8.
Rejection Letter
A certain requested has
been denied. A supporting explanation usually follows. As an example, a
university sends rejection letters to students who failed their entrance exams.
The student will not be allowed to enroll in their school.
9.
Application Letter
A letter of
application, also known as a cover letter, is a document sent with your resume
to provide additional information on your skills and experience.
3. Parts of Formal Letter
1.
Sent Date
Ex. : 11th February,
2008 or February 11th 2008
2.
Sender Addres
Ex :
DEFRION
Jl. Pemuda No. 30 A,
Padang
081166 0000
E-mail :
your_email@yahoo.com
3.
Recipient Addres
Ex:
Manager Personalia
Tri Media, CV
Jl. H. Agis Salim No.
26 Padang
Telp./Fax. 0751 700000
E-mail :
personalia@trimedia.com
Website : TriMedia.com
4.
The Greeting or Salutation
Ex : Dear Sir, or Dear
Mr. Defrion,
5.
Paragraph
Ex :
I am writing to apply
for the programmer position advertised in the Times Union. As requested, I am
enclosing a completed job application, my certification, my resume and three
references.
The opportunity
presented in this listing is very interesting, and I believe that my strong
technical experience and education will make me a very competitive candidate
for this position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this
position.
I have successfully
designed, developed, and supported live use applications.
I strive for continued
excellence.
I provide exceptional
contributions to customer service for all customers.
With a BS degree in
Computer Programming, I have a full understanding of the full life cycle of a
software development project. I also have experience in learning and excelling
at new technologies as needed.
Please see my resume
for additional information on my experience.
I can be reached
anytime via email at dion@gmail.com or my cell phone, 081166 0000.
Thank you for your time
and consideration. I look forward to speaking with you about this employment
opportunity.
6.
Sender Signature
The signature is the
last part of the letter. You should sign your first and last names. The
signature line may include a second line for a title, if appropriate. The
signature should start directly above the first letter of the signature line in
the space between the close and the signature line. Use blue or black ink.
source : http://ibrahmu.blogspot.co.id/2012/06/belajar-bahasa-inggris-letters.html
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