It's important to start and end letters in the correct way, depending on who you are writing to. The table below should give you all you need.
Note:
You should follow the rules for formal letters, but there are many ways to end an informal letter. The main thing is to avoid mixing formal and informal.
ِDear simon
I don't need to know how to write a letter for academic Ielts,but I was really interested to know it.Thank u so much for ur best teaching style.
You are the best teacher.I wish I were in Manchester!!
zahra
Posted by: zahra | June 03, 2012 at 18:29
informative! thank u Simon! I've been following your lessons... please wish me luck on my exam next saturday... :D
Posted by: gelaine | June 03, 2012 at 18:50
Hi Simon,
My boss, who is Australian and a native speaker, often signs off his emails with "Kind regards" or "Thanks and regards". Are these considered acceptable on the IELTS or is it best to stick to the "proper" types of endings?
Posted by: Jean-Luc | June 04, 2012 at 01:08
hi Simon
first i would like to thank you for doing general training preparation.
i've seen that you write a name at the end of the letter, so do we have to mention the name ???
eg.yours faithfully
bhavini bhatt
OR
yours faithfully
XYZ
pls answer my question....
Posted by: bhavini bhatt | June 04, 2012 at 22:34
Hi Bhavini,
It's good etiquette to sign off with your full name in a formal letter or e-mail. In an informal letter to a friend or relative, you can just sign off with your given name.
Posted by: Jean-Luc | June 05, 2012 at 10:30
Good luck Gelaine!
...
Hi Jean-Luc,
Those endings are perfect for "semi-formal" letters and emails (between neighbours, colleagues etc.)
...
Hi Bhavini,
Please read Jean-Luc's answer above.
Posted by: Simon | June 05, 2012 at 11:12
Thank you simon!... :)
Posted by: gelaine | June 05, 2012 at 13:24
Thank you so much for answering my question.
Thank you Simon & Jean Luc...
Posted by: bhavini | June 07, 2012 at 21:52
Hi Simon,
Is a letter to colleague another form of semi-formal letter?
Could you give more example of semi-formal letters?
Posted by: Amy Liew | February 28, 2014 at 06:06
Hi Simon,
I am just new here trying to discover your huge knowledge. I have been working as a customer support and I am not a native speaker. I also get used to using "Best regards" at the end of letter sent to client. After reading this post, I am going to change my habit and use "Yours sincerely".
Please tell me what you do think. I hope to get your advice.
Best wishes,
Ariane
Posted by: Ariane | February 13, 2015 at 17:29
Magnificent simon
Posted by: Sujit kumar biswas | February 08, 2017 at 21:40