Formal language is characterized by the use of standard English, more complex sentence structures, infrequent use of personal pronouns, and lack of colloquial or slang terms. Informal language allows the use of nonstandard English forms, colloquial vocabulary and typically shorter sentence structures.

Formal English is used in “serious” texts and situations — for example, in official documents, books, news reports, articles, business letters or official speeches. Informal English is used in everyday conversations and in personal letters.

Informal: They’ll attend the meeting tomorrow. We also use different words to convey the same meaning. For example, if we’re saying sorry: Formal: I would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Formal language does not use colloquialisms, contractions or first person pronouns such as ‘I’ or ‘We’. Informal language is more casual and spontaneous. It is used when communicating with friends or family either in writing or in conversation.

Formal letter is usually written for official reasons. A formal letter, also known as a business letter, and it is written in a formal language with a specific structure and layout. An informal letter is a personal letter, you may want to ask for something, or communicate with a friend far away.

A formal letter is one written in a formal and ceremonious language and follows a certain stipulated format. Such letters are written for official purposes to authorities, dignitaries, colleagues, seniors, etc and not to personal contacts, friends or family.

The following options are all good ways to close a formal letter:

1. All the best.
2. Best regards.
3. Best wishes.
4. Best.
5. My best.
6. Regards.
7. Respectfully.
8. Respectfully yours.

Structure of a Formal Letter (and Informal) An introduction clearly stating the reason you are writing. A main body in which the subject is developed. Begin a new paragraph for each main point. A final paragraph in which you sum up the topic or express your wish for something to be done.

What are the steps to write a short story?

1. Find your key emotion. The revelation, the heart of the matter, the core meaning — all the same thing when it comes to short story writing.
2. Start with a hook.
3. Write the story.
4. Write a strong ending.
5. Reread your story.
6. Edit yourself.
7. Ask others for editing help.