Personal letter

 Definition of Personal Letters

is a type of letter made for personal or personal purposes addressed to other parties, both to someone
and to the organization / company.

In terms of its contents, personal letters can be divided into 2 types, namely:

• Unofficial personal letters, namely personal letters made and sent by someone to relatives and
family.

• Personal letters that are semi-official in nature, namely letters made and sent by someone
personally to an official or an organization / agency.

 Characteristics of Personal Letters

• Personal letters are not equipped with a letterhead (letterhead).

• Personal letters do not have a letter number.

• Opening and closing greetings in personal letters are non-formal and relaxed.

• The language used is adjusted to the purpose of the personal letter. Use standard language if it's
official, and use language is not standard if it's not official.

• The format of private letters is generally freer.

 Personal Letter Function

What is the function of a private letter? In general, here are some functions and benefits of personal
letters:

1. To express feelings
Personal letters are usually used for personal purposes so they are often used to express one's
feelings.

2. Become a Deputy Writer

Personal letters also function as representatives or ambassadors of letter writers. In other words,
personal letters represent the letter writer to communicate with other parties.

3. Means of Submitting Ideas and Ideas

 Submission of ideas and ideas can be done through personal letters to others. In this way the author
can express his ideas and ideas freely.

4. Develop Language Ability

Writing a personal letter can help develop one's language skills. The more often make personal letters,
the grammar ability of a person will develop.

 Types of Personal Letters

The following are some of the types of personal letters:

1. Private Family Letter

This type of personal letter is intended for the purpose of communicating with family, relatives, or
loved ones.

Family personal letters usually use non-standard language. This type of letter is generally made in
handwriting.

2. Official Half Private Letters

The definition of a semi-official personal letter is one personal letter that is used for the purpose of
communicating with an agency or organization. Half-official personal letters can be divided into two,
namely:

• Job Application Letter, which is a letter made and submitted to another party for the purpose of
applying for a job. A job application letter using standard language is good, polite, and easy to
understand.

• Application letter, namely a letter made and submitted to another party, both personal and agency /
organization, to submit an application.

 Private Letter Structure

In making a personal letter, there are several complementary parts. The parts of the personal letter
include:

1. Address and Date of Letter Writing

In this section the letter maker writes the address briefly and also the date the letter was made.

2. Greetings

The opening greeting is the way the letter writer starts communication by personal letter. Some words
are often used as opening greetings, for example:

• Om Swastyastu

• Best wishes

• Dear ...
• And others

3. Opening Paragraph

The sentence in the opening paragram is usually a question about the news of the recipient of the
letter.

4. Content Paragraph

In this section is the place where the author of the letter conveys the core or purpose of the letter. A
personal letter must also have clear objectives and be delivered in a language that is easy to understand.

5. Closing Paragraph

This paragraph is used to close or end personal letters. Frequently used words are hope, excuse
yourself, apologies, etc.

 Personal Letter Examples

Dearest, my family

In place

Om Swastyastu

My father, mother and brother all, how about you guys? I hope that I will always be
protected by Ida Sang Hyang Widhi Wasa. I hope everything is in good health. Father and
Mother are not tired right? Don't overpower your energy so that it stays healthy.

Indeed, my purpose in writing this letter is the reason for wanting to share the good news
with all of you. And I don't think it will be complete if the father, mother and family all don't
hear this good news. Father, mother and all that is at home, Astunkara, now my study is over.
Soon you will take the final exam if there are no obstacles. That is, in the next few months I
will graduate. I can't wait to be able to meet and be with you all, especially with mom. Please
pray that I can graduate with a good title and we can gather together.

So many letters from me,

Your child

Agus.A.