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Introduction

Sometimes you will need to write a formal letter. It could be to a business colleague or to someone you don't know. Here is a typical example of a formalTask 1 question:

You were watching television and saw a program being shown early in the morning that contained a Lot of violence. You believe the program is unsuitable for that time of day.
Write a Letter to the manager of the television station. In your Letter:
  • Give your reason for writing.
  • Explain what you think the problem is with the program.
  • Say what you would like the station manager to do.

Write at least 150 words. You do not need to write any addresses. Begin your Letter with: Dear Sir or Madam,


As in a casual letter, your writing can be structured according to the points given. The outline of this letter could be:
Dear Sir or Madam,

Paragraph 1 : give your purpose for writing

Paragraph 2: explain the problem with the program

Paragraph 3: say what you would like the station manager to do

Appropriately formal and polite closing remark and sign-off.


It is your responsibility to fill in the details of the letter. Who are you: a parent or just a viewer? When did you see this program? What was the program about? What kind of violence did it have? Do you want the manager to cancel the program or just change the time?

Here is an example of a good answer to the question:

Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to complain about a program that I happened to see on your network a few days ago. I am not sure of the name, but it was being shown at 7am on a Saturday morning, and I believe it was extremely unsuitable for this time.
There was a great deal of violence in the program, which seemed to revolve around a war of some kind. The characters, many of whom looked quite young, fought using weapons such as swords and knives. Moreover, the violence was quite realistic and there was a great deal of blood. I was horrified that such material would be shown at a time when young children usually watch.
I would like to see this program removed from the schedule altogether or moved to a later time-slot. I am sure you must have received other complaints from concerned parents, and I hope that you will take action soon about this disturbing issue.
I look forward to your response,

Yours faithfully,
Wendy Watcher
(173 words)


This letter has many features of formal writing, which have been highlighted.

  • The letter is addressed Dear Sir or Madam
  • The letter immediately states its purpose:
    I am writing to complain ...
  • The passive voice is used:
    was being shown/would be shown
  • Formal linking words are used:
    Moreover
  • Nouns tend to be used instead of verbs:
    a great deal of violence/complaints
  • Fixed phrases are used:
    I hope that you will take action soon I look forward to your response
  • There is a formal sign-off, plus the writer's full name:
    Yours faithfully,Wendy Watcher
- Practice activity 4.1 : Using the passive voice

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