- Recently a cyclone has hit some of the areas in your town. Write a letter to your friend in Mumbai stating him/her about the damage made by the impact of the cyclone.
- Write a letter to your friend inviting him/her to come to your place during summer vacation and spend a few days with you.
- You have been to an excursion in the mountain areas of Garwal. Write a letter to your cousin in Bangalore stating him/her about the scenic beauty of the area and your experience during the excursion.
- You have undertaken a railway journey from Delhi to Nander. Write a letter to your friend stating him/her about the experience of the journey.
- Write a letter to the Editor of a leading newspaper stating about the irregular supply of drinking water in your area.
- You have booked a railway ticket through internet, and on the next day you have cancelled it. It is more than a month and in spite of your repeated calls, the money has not been returned to your account by the IRCTC. Write a letter to the IRCTC requesting them to return the money to your account at the earliest.
- Ten days before commencing of the examination, you had been attacked by dengue and so you are not in a position to sit in the examination. Write a letter to the Principal requesting him to sanction you a privilege by allowing you to write the papers from the hospital bed.
- The city government has decided to campaign to teach all the illiterates. Being interested on the proposal, write a letter to the Principal of your school describing your views on this noble campaign.
- There is no clinic or dispensary within the distance of 10 kilometers in your area. Write a letter to the Ward Commissioner of your area requesting him/her to open a dispensary or clinic in his ward/block.
- You have understood the importance of English in the modern days and have joined a vocational course recently. Write a letter to your friend telling him why you find English such an amusing and intriguing language.
While writing a formal letter
- Write your full name, address and date before you begin the letter.
- Address the person you are writing the letter to with correct name and designation.
- Your letter should be very crisp giving out only that information which is required.
- You letter should state action/information required/supplied or requesting actiontobe taken.
While writing an informal letter
- Since you are writing to your friends and family, you are free to choose your toneand content.
- Write your full name and address even if it is an informal letter.
- Divide your letter in small paragraphs.
- Keep your writing simple.
- 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.
- Always start the letter with 'Respected Sir/Madam' or 'Dear Sir/Madam' and then mention the name and the address.
- Before beginning to write the letter you must state the purpose of the letter in one line titled 'Subject'.
- Remember not to forget your letter politely by using phrases like 'thanking you' and undersigning your letter using 'Yours faithfully/sincerely'.
- Most people close the letter with phrases like 'Yours affectionately/With love/AII the best/Take care', etc.
- Even though letters have transformed into e-mails and SMSs, the art still remains, only the medium has changed.
- You can modify a letter according to the purpose for which it is written and the person to whom it is addressed.
- For example, if you are writing a letter for job application, then you may need to attach your resume along with the letter and also mention the same in it.
- Informal letters do not have many rules.
- Letter writing embarks you on a journey of words.
