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Difference between Formal & Informal English for IELTS letter writing

IELTS letter writing is for economic class or an immigration visa for which the test is General Training. Letters are to be written in a specific manner, formal or informal English depending on the question asked and to whom it's addressed.
Formal English
It is used when the letter is written to an authoritative figure or a person at a managerial post.

  • Direct & precise language is used

  • Academic vocabulary

  • Contractions are not used

  • Formal & polite tone
Formal English Characterstics
Informal English
Used when the letter is being written to a family member or a friend.

  • Elaborative & detailed language

  • General language

  • Contractions are used

  • Casual tone
Informal English Characterstics
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