About ESL: Help with Informal and Formal Writing

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ESL ESL Start Learning Continue Learning Teach ESL From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to ESL This week's newsletter focuses on resources that help with both formal and informal writing. Writing paragraphs to persuade are generally used in formal writing such as essays. E-mail, on the other hand, tends to be more informal in nature, even in business settings. Writing to Persuade One of the most important writing tasks for students, as well as professionals is the ability to persuade. Persuading someone means that you should have a strong opinion, but also... Read more Formal / Informal Letters This guide to formal letter structure focuses on the basics of a well-written formal letter. It's also important to know how to write informal letters to friends, family and colleagues. This informal letter writing lesson can be used in class or in on your own, and provides helpful phrases and suggestions to get you started. See More About:  writing skills  business english  business letters Contractions (I'll, We're, isn't, etc.) One of the clearest indications of informal or formal writing is the use of contractions. This guide to contractions provides information on when to use contractions, as well as how to form them in various tenses. See More About:  linking words  auxiliary verbs  pronouns Business Writing Writing for business situations tends towards the formal, but can be more informal when exchanging ideas with colleagues. This guide to writing business documents provides detailed information on writing memos, reports, business plans and e-mails for business situations. English as 2nd Language Ads Business English Writing ESL ESL Speaking Class Games for ESL Featured Articles English for Business, Work and other Specific Purposes English Tests and Quizzes - Practice Materials for Learning English ESL English Learning Resources, Schools, Courses, Software, Products Learning English for Beginners - Beginning ESL EFL Learning English for the Intermediate Level Learning English for the Advanced Level - ESL EFL Advanced English   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. More> This newsletter is written by: Kenneth Beare ESL Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About ESL newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Free English Courses Build Your Vocabulary Do You Need Lesson Plans for Your Class? Do you Know Basic English Grammar? Vocabulary Quizzes Advertisement