MATERI PERSONAL LETTER

Personal Letter

Definition:
A type of letter (or informal composition) that usually concerns personal matters and it is sent from one individual to another such as family members, relatives and friends, and love letters. People write and send personal letters for only a small number of people to read — usually one or two. Writers can send personal letters for lots of different reasons: short memos for business strategies, love letters between long-distance sweethearts or even pen pal messages to foreign exchange students. Senders usually handwrite personal letters, which emphasizes the personal nature of the note.
Form of a Personal Letter

1. Date – This is the date when the letter is written.
2. Name, Address, City and Zip Code – these are name, address, city and zip code of the sender.
3. Salutation and Name of Recipient – The greeting usually starts with the word ‘Dear’ followed by the given name of the recipient or relationship and it ends with a comma. Two examples are shown: ‘Dear Ronald,’ ‘Dear Uncle,’
4. Introduction– This is the opening of a letter. It may include greetings like ‘How are you?’ Sometimes, you may refer to a previous letter.
5. Body– This is the main part of the letter. It includes the message that the writer wants to tell the recipient. It is often divided into paragraphs.
6. Closure– This part indicates the letter is going to end. The writer may ask the recipient to reply here.
7. Complimentary Close– This short expression includes a few words on one line. It ends with a comma. Some examples are shown below. ‘Yours sincerely,’ ‘Best regards,’ ‘Love,’
8. Signature– the signature of the writer

Example of personal letter
October,10^th 2013
From : Anissa Trimahayanti
Jl. Kenanga, gang Asri II, no 4 Denpasar 29055
My Dearest Friend Lisa,

Lisa, how are you? I hope that you and your family are all right. How about your study? You are my best friend ever. You always understand me though others won’t. When you decided to study in java, I was so confused and sad because a person who always next to me would leave me. I remember the last time we met, you said to me that it would be OK and our friendship would be still good.
During months, I attempted to adapt myself to my new class in Mahasaraswati University. Yeah, finally I could. I found a girl who could support me as well as you. Her name is Dahlia. I felt that I was happy to be her friend because she reminds me with the girl next to me last three months in Senior High School. Yes, she is as the best friend of mine as you. Of course I will introduce her to you.Even though we are now many miles away, I do believe the time when we can get together will come soon, doesn’t it? You should reply “YES”. So that Dahlia, you and me will be three best girls ever in the world. The sooner the better!!!! I miss you so much. I am always longing to see you; moreover, I want to share anything that usually I tell to you like when we were in Senior high school.
Lisa, I do promise to introduce Hendra, the person you admire… :) So, when will you come back?
Please replay my letter as soon as you can because I’m really interested to know about your life here. J

Your old friend,
Anissa




Analysis

Date: October,10^th 2013
Name and Address of sender: Anissa Trimahayanti , Jl. Kenanga, gang Asri II, no 4 Denpasar
Salutation and Name of Recipient: My Dearest Friend Lisa,

Introduction: Lisa, how are you? I hope that you and your family are all right. How about your study? You are my best friend ever. You always understand me though others won’t. When you decided to study in java, I was so confused and sad because a person who always next to me would leave me. I remember the last time we met, you said to me that it would be OK and our friendship would be still good.
Body : During months, I attempted to adapt myself to my new class in Mahasaraswati University. Yeah, finally I could. I found a girl who could support me as well as you. Her name is Dahlia. I felt that I was happy to be her friend because she reminds me with the girl next to me last three months in Senior High School. Yes, she is as the best friend of mine as you. Of course I will introduce her to you.Even though we are now many miles away, I do believe the time when we can get together will come soon, doesn’t it? You should reply “YES”. So that Dahlia, you and me will be three best girls ever in the world. The sooner the better!!!! I miss you so much. I am always longing to see you; moreover, I want to share anything that usually I tell to you like when we were in Senior high school.
Closure :Lisa, I do promise to introduce Hendra, the person you admire… :) So, when will you come back? Please replay my letter as soon as you can because I’m really interested to know about your life here. J

Complimentary Close :Your old friend,
Anissa