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Formal Letter

When you write a letter, you are presenting yourself on paper. If you’re writing to someone you already know well, like a friend or relative, then you can be informal. If you are writing to apply for a job, to complain, or to present a case, then it’s likely that you will be writing to someone who has never heard of you before. Your letter is your one opportunity to make the best possible impression on them and there are rules to help you succeed.

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