Informal Letter Sample

The most common salutation used in letters to one’s family members is ‘My Dear (name)’. Note that in informal letters, we address people by their first names. Surnames are not used. Here is a sample informal letter.

Task

Your brother was caught cheating on a test. The news has caused a lot of distress to you. Write a letter to him expressing your concerns and explaining why such malpractices will ultimately ruin his life.

Here is a sample response.