I – Letter Writing :
1- Formal Letter :
Formal letter is written for business or professional purposes with a specific objective in mind. It uses simple language, that can be easy to read and interpret.
a- Planning of a Formal Letter :
- 1- Sender’s address
- 2- Date
- 3- Recepient’s address
- 4- Formal salutation
- 5- Body of the letter
- 6- signature
2- Informal letter:
letter which is written to a friend or a relative. A letter should include a heading, an opening, the body, conclusion, and closing.
Example :
Hay Sandi, N 33
Rabat, Morocco
April 8, 2012
Dear John ,
I hope you’re doing great. Thank you very much for your letter. I was interested in learning about some aspects of American culture. Well, I thought I’d write to tell you a little bit about Morocco and its culture.
Morocoo is a north African country. It’s home to a variety of ethnicities that live now together in peace. These include the Arabs , the Amazigh, people of Andalusian origin, and people of sub-suharian descent. Islam is the predominant religion here. Also, the country is home to a considerably large Jewish community, and a minority of Christians, as well. Generally, Moroccans are friendly, easy-going, nice people, who are yet mostly known for their good sense of humor and hospitality.
The influences of tradition and history reflect on the clothes that Moroccans wear. The “jellaba” is a full-sleeved robe that is commonly worn by Moroccan women. The “gandora”, which is another popular robe worn by men, is a short-sleeved male version of the women’s jellaba. Moroccan people are a heterogeneous group par excellence. They owe such diversity to the many cultures that have influenced them.
Moroccan cuisine is a mix of Arab-Amazigh and Mediterranean influences. The two main dishes the country is best-known for are tajine and couscous. Other popular dishes include “pastila”, “ ttanjia”, and meat balls. Drinking mint tea is an important ritual that is performed with family and friends.
I hope this gives you an idea about Moroccan culture. Please write to me soon, and give my best wishes to your family.
Best wishes ,
Karim
II- E-mail Writing :
Email is a typed message (or mail) distributed by an electronic means (computer, smartphone …) to a person via network. An e-mail should include : a salutation /greeting , an opening , the body, conclusion , and closing
Example of en Email :
Dear Helen,
Thanks Helen a lot for your last E-mail. I hope you are doing well. I’m writing to tell you a little about the culture of Morocco.
Morocco’s cultural heritage is very rich. Each area of the country has its special traditions. Morocco has different traditional dresses like Caftan. It’s now worn worldwide. Concerning the food, Moroccan cuisine is famous for its typical like Tagine and Couscous, and drinks like mint tea . Finally, Morocco has wonderful monuments which attract millions of tourists every year.
I hope this gives you an idea about Morocco’s culture. Please write me back soon.
Best wishes.
Amine.
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