English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

Course printed page 350 PDF page 356 of 505

For tables, matching columns, IPA and original formatting, open the course PDF above.

Steps

   1. Start with a happy expression

   2. Ask for condition

   3. Show aim of the letter

Illustrative example

My feet scarcely seemed to touch the ground when I heard that you came first in your school

last term. What a performance! Keep it up. How are you doing? I hope you are okay there.

The reason for writing you this letter is to inform you of my preparations for my USA visit to

Uncle Antobam.

We can use some of the expressions below to introduce our informal letter.

   1. I was on cloud nine when you won a scholarship.

   2. My heart sank when I saw your joyful letter stating your visit to the USA.

   3. I was over the moon when I saw my results of the BECE.

   4. I was walking in the air when I heard your USA visit.

Sad moment

We are writing on topics with sad events such as death, accident, sickness, or any bad news.

Steps

   1. Start with a sad expression

   2. Ask condition

   3. Write the aim of writing the letter.