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IELTS General Writing: how to start and end letters
It's important to start and end letters in the correct way, depending on who you are writing to. The table below should give you all you need.
Formal, no name:
• Beginning: Dear Sir or Madam;
• Ending: yours faithfully
Formal with surname:
• Beginning: Dear Mr. Smith;
• Ending: yours sincerely
Semi-formal:
• Beginning: Dear John;
• Ending: Best regards
Informal:
• Beginning: Dear John;
• Ending: See you soon. /Best wishes
Note:
You should follow the rules for formal letters, but there are many ways to end an informal letter. The main thing is to avoid mixing formal and informal.
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