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Types of Formal Letters and Formal Letter Format

A. Letter of Enquiry

As the name suggests this type of letter is the source of collecting information. People usually use a letter of inquiry as one of the most used business letter or formal letter. A letter of inquiry helps a person to have information like some course or job inquiry, prices of services and products, terms and orders or working agreements etc. One must always keep in mind

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  Give a brief introduction about yourself
  
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  Include the name of the organization (if possible)
  
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  Provide clear details about the area of inquiry
  
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  Present your queries and doubt in a clear and understandable form
  
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  Mention the deadlines by which you need the information
  

The format of this letter is the same as the formal letter format.

Sample

16 Ring Road
Nagpur – 01
November 30, 20xx
The Director
ABC Classes
35 Patel Street
Delhi − 18
Dear Sir,
Sub.: Enquiry about CAT Coaching Classes.
This is with reference to your advertisement in the ‘The Times of India’ for CAT Coaching classes. I have passes the B.Sc. degree examination with Statistics as the main subject. I am keen on joining your institute for the coaching classes.
Chapter 2. ENGLISH TEACHING METHODS.
II.1 Teaching methods of formal letter writing to English EFL formal letter learners
Letters which are written but not pronounced is one of the trickiest points in English pronunciation and a common cause of mistakes, confusion and even frustration in students. However, silent letters are much easier to teach and learn than other pronunciation points like sounds that don’t exist in L1 and intonation. In fact, time spent on silent letters is probably the most efficient way to quickly improve pronunciation, and helps with spelling too. It also links in well with other pronunciation points such as homophones and minimal pairs. This article gives tips on explaining and practising silent letters, including silent letters games. There are also lists of the most useful words with silent letters on this site.