How to Write a Friendly Letter Step by Step Easily

A friendly letter is an informal letter.
It is written to friends, family, or people you know.
It helps you stay in touch and share news.

Parts of a friendly letter:

Heading (address and date)

Salutation (Dear…)

Body (main message)

Closing (polite ending)

Signature (your name)

1. Writing and Presenting:
Friendly Letter
By YAI Siyengo
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2. what is a friendly letter?
A friendly letter is an informal Letter written to people
you know like relatives, friends, peers, or
acquaintances. It's a way to say "Hello", share
memories, send wishes, congratulations, or apologies.
There's no need for a special reason to write one, it's
for staying in touch and keeping a connection with
people you know well. You can use it to talk about
things that please you, confess something, or just
keep in touch.

3. 1.Heading (top right)
2.Salutation (Dear...)
3.Body (main message)
4.Closing (e.g. Yours sincerely)
5.Signature (your name)
Structure of a Friendly Letter

4. •The heading of a letter should start with the sender's return
address.
•This includes the street address on the first line.
•The second line should list the city, state, and postal code.
•The date is placed on the third line.
Heading

5. Salutation
:
The salutation is the opening greeting in a letter. It sets the tone and addresses the
recipient politely.
How to Write the Salutation:
•Start with "Dear,"
•Add the recipient’s name
•Use a comma ( , ) after the name
Example:
Dear Yamkela,
•Place the salutation one line below the date and address.

6. Body
The body is the main part of the letter where you share your
message, requests, or updates.
Structure and Content:
•Comes after the greeting and before the closing.
•Should be clear, concise, and well-organised.
•Can have more than one paragraph, each with a main
idea.

7. Closing
The closing is the final part of a letter. It ends the message
politely and shows goodwill or respect.
Formatting Rules:
•Always start with a capital letter.
•Place a comma after the closing word/phrase.
•Leave space for the sender’s name or signature.
Common Examples:
Your friend, Love, Best wishes,

8. Signature
Your signature is your name at the end of a letter. It shows you are
the author

9. Example OF A
friendly Letter:

10. Summary
•Key features of a friendly letter:
Address
Date
Salutation
Body
Closing
•Friendly letters are personal and informal

11. Referencing
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12. Thank You
For the attention