Informal (Personal) Letters

The correct format for writing a letter to family or friends, in about 80 words.

Informal (Personal) Letters

Informal Letter या Personal Letter वह पत्र है जो हम अपने friends, parents, brothers, sisters, relatives या किसी करीबी व्यक्ति को personal matters (व्यक्तिगत बातों) के लिए लिखते हैं।

Easy Concept: Informal Letter में हम अपने किसी करीबी व्यक्ति से सामान्य बातचीत की तरह अपनी बात लिखते हैं। इसमें language simple, natural, friendly और personal होनी चाहिए।

1. Informal Letter कब लिखा जाता है?

Informal Letter निम्न situations में लिखा जा सकता है:

  • Friend को birthday की शुभकामना देने के लिए।
  • किसी relative को अपने school या studies के बारे में बताने के लिए।
  • Friend को किसी function में invite करने के लिए।
  • किसी उपलब्धि (achievement) की जानकारी देने के लिए।
  • किसी समस्या या personal experience को share करने के लिए।
  • किसी friend को advice (सलाह) देने के लिए।
  • किसी के success पर congratulate करने के लिए।
  • किसी दुखद घटना पर sympathy (सहानुभूति) व्यक्त करने के लिए।

2. Informal Letter का Basic Format

Informal Letter लिखते समय उसके parts (भागों) का सही order बहुत important है।

  1. Sender's Address — भेजने वाले का पता
  2. Date — तारीख
  3. Salutation — संबोधन
  4. Opening / Introduction — शुरुआत
  5. Body of the Letter — मुख्य विषय
  6. Closing / Conclusion — समाप्ति
  7. Subscription — अंतिम अभिवादन
  8. Sender's Name — नाम
Remember the Order:

Address → Date → Salutation → Introduction → Body → Conclusion → Subscription → Name

3. Sender's Address

Letter की शुरुआत में ऊपर की ओर sender का address लिखा जाता है। Address में unnecessary details नहीं लिखनी चाहिए।

Example:

12, Gandhi Nagar,
Patna, Bihar

Common Mistake: Sender's address में अपना पूरा unnecessary personal information लिखने की जरूरत नहीं है। सामान्यतः city/state तक पर्याप्त होता है।

4. Date लिखने का तरीका

Date address के नीचे लिखी जाती है।

Example:

8 September 2026

Date लिखते समय 8th September, 2026 या September 8, 2026 जैसे forms भी देखे जा सकते हैं, लेकिन exam में एक clear और consistent format रखें।

5. Salutation क्या होता है?

जिस व्यक्ति को letter लिखा जा रहा है, उसे संबोधित करने के लिए salutation लिखा जाता है।

Person Suitable Salutation
Friend Dear Rahul,
Brother Dear Brother,
Sister Dear Sister,
Parents Dear Father / Dear Mother,
Uncle Dear Uncle,
Close Relative Dear Uncle / Dear Aunt,

6. Letter की शुरुआत कैसे करें?

Informal letter में शुरुआत सीधे main topic से करना अच्छा नहीं लगता। पहले एक छोटा personal opening लिखें।

Useful Opening Sentences:

  • I hope you are fine and doing well.
  • I am fine here and hope the same for you.
  • How are you? I hope everything is going well.
  • It has been a long time since I heard from you.
  • I was very happy to receive your letter.
  • I am writing this letter to tell you about...
Tip: Opening बहुत लंबी न करें। 1–3 sentences पर्याप्त हैं। इसके बाद सीधे topic पर आएँ।

7. Body of the Letter कैसे लिखें?

Body letter का सबसे important part है। इसमें question में दिए गए सभी points को cover करना चाहिए।

Body लिखने की Simple Strategy

  1. Question को ध्यान से पढ़ें।
  2. Question में दिए गए सभी points underline करें।
  3. हर point को एक या दो sentences में explain करें।
  4. Ideas को logical order में रखें।
  5. Simple English का प्रयोग करें।

Question के सभी Points → एक भी Point न छूटे

8. Informal Letter की Language कैसी होनी चाहिए?

Informal letter में language friendly और natural होनी चाहिए। लेकिन इसका अर्थ यह नहीं है कि grammar गलत लिखी जाए।

Use Avoid
Simple English बहुत कठिन words का unnecessary use
Friendly tone बहुत formal language
Short and clear sentences बहुत लंबे और confusing sentences
Personal expressions Office-style expressions

9. Conclusion कैसे लिखें?

Letter के अंत में main topic को conclude करके future communication या good wishes लिख सकते हैं।

Useful Closing Sentences:

  • Please give my regards to your parents.
  • Do write back soon.
  • I am waiting for your reply.
  • Take care of yourself.
  • Hope to meet you soon.
  • Convey my best wishes to everyone at home.

10. Subscription कैसे लिखें?

Subscription letter के अंत में लिखा जाने वाला closing expression है।

Examples:

  • Yours lovingly,
  • Yours affectionately,
  • Yours sincerely,
  • With love,

Friend या close relative के लिए Yours lovingly या Yours affectionately जैसे expressions suitable हैं।

11. Complete Format Example

Suppose the question is:

Write a letter to your friend describing how you spent your summer vacation.

सोचने का तरीका:

  • किसे लिखना है? → Friend
  • क्या लिखना है? → Summer vacation
  • क्या-क्या बताना है? → Where you went, what you did, what you enjoyed

Letter:

12, Gandhi Nagar,
Patna, Bihar
8 September 2026

Dear Rahul,

I hope you are fine and doing well. I am also fine here. I am writing this letter to tell you about my summer vacation.

During my summer vacation, I visited my grandparents in Bhagalpur. I spent many happy days with my grandparents and cousins. We visited some beautiful places and enjoyed delicious food together. I also helped my grandfather in his garden. It was a wonderful experience for me.

I wish you could have joined me. I hope we will enjoy our next vacation together. Please give my regards to your parents.

Yours lovingly,
Amit

12. Example – Birthday Invitation

Question: Write a letter to your friend inviting him to your birthday party.

सोचिए:

  • Who? → Friend
  • Why? → Birthday invitation
  • Important information → Date, time, place
  • Feeling → Excitement and invitation

Answer:

24, Ashok Nagar,
Patna, Bihar
8 September 2026

Dear Rohan,

I hope you are fine. I am very excited to tell you that my birthday is going to be celebrated on 15 September. I am organising a small birthday party at my home at 6 p.m.

I would be very happy if you could come to the party. Some of our close friends will also be there. We will have dinner and enjoy the evening together.

Please do come. I am eagerly waiting for you.

Yours lovingly,
Amit

13. Example – Congratulating a Friend

Question: Write a letter to your friend congratulating him on his success in the examination.

Answer:

15, Station Road,
Gaya, Bihar
8 September 2026

Dear Ravi,

I was extremely happy to hear about your excellent result in the examination. Please accept my heartiest congratulations on your success.

You worked very hard throughout the year, and your success is the result of your dedication and regular study. I am proud of you and hope that you will achieve even greater success in the future.

Give my regards to your parents. Please write to me soon.

Yours affectionately,
Suresh

14. Example – Giving Advice to a Friend

Question: Write a letter to your friend advising him to avoid wasting time on mobile phones.

Answer:

10, Rajendra Nagar,
Patna, Bihar
8 September 2026

Dear Mohan,

I hope you are fine. I came to know that you spend many hours using your mobile phone every day. I am writing this letter because I am concerned about your studies.

Mobile phones are useful, but excessive use can waste valuable time and affect our concentration. You should make a proper timetable and limit your screen time. Try to spend more time studying, reading books and playing outdoor games.

I hope you will take my advice seriously and use your time wisely.

Yours lovingly,
Raj

15. Example – Describing a School Function

Question: Write a letter to your friend describing the Annual Function of your school.

Answer:

8, Gandhi Road,
Bhagalpur, Bihar
8 September 2026

Dear Ankit,

How are you? I hope everything is fine with you. I want to tell you about the Annual Function of our school which was held last week.

The school was beautifully decorated with flowers and colourful lights. The programme began with a welcome speech by our Principal. Students presented songs, dances, dramas and other cultural programmes. Prizes were also given to students who performed well in academics and sports.

Everyone enjoyed the programme very much. I wished you were also there. I will tell you more when we meet.

Yours lovingly,
Ravi

16. Example – Sympathy Letter

Question: Write a letter to your friend expressing sympathy on the death of his grandfather.

Answer:

18, Shastri Nagar,
Patna, Bihar
8 September 2026

Dear Rahul,

I was deeply saddened to hear about the sad demise of your grandfather. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

I know that this is a very difficult time for you and your family. Your grandfather must have been a great source of love and guidance for you. May you and your family have the strength to face this difficult situation.

Please take care of yourself. I am always with you in this difficult time.

Yours affectionately,
Amit

17. Question से Letter कैसे बनाएं?

Exam में सबसे बड़ी problem यह होती है कि student को topic पता होता है, लेकिन समझ नहीं आता कि letter में क्या-क्या लिखना है। इसलिए question को points में break करना सीखिए।

Example

Question:

Write a letter to your friend telling him about your preparation for the board examination and asking him about his preparation.

Question को ऐसे तोड़ें:

Question Point Letter में क्या लिखना है?
Your preparation आप कैसे पढ़ रहे हैं?
Study routine आपका daily timetable
Weak subjects किस subject पर ज्यादा ध्यान दे रहे हैं?
Ask your friend उसकी preparation के बारे में पूछना

18. Useful Sentences for Different Situations

Congratulations

  • Heartiest congratulations on your success.
  • I am very happy to hear about your achievement.
  • You truly deserve this success.

Invitation

  • I would be very happy if you could join us.
  • Please do come and make the occasion special.
  • I am eagerly waiting for you.

Advice

  • You should take proper care of your health.
  • I advise you to manage your time properly.
  • Try to avoid wasting your valuable time.

Thanking

  • Thank you very much for your kind help.
  • I am really grateful to you.
  • I can never forget your kindness.

Sympathy

  • I was deeply saddened to hear the news.
  • Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
  • May you and your family have the strength to face this difficult time.

19. Common Mistakes

  • Address और date भूल जाना।
  • Salutation गलत लिखना।
  • Question के सभी points को cover न करना।
  • Informal letter में बहुत formal language का प्रयोग करना।
  • बहुत कठिन English लिखने की कोशिश करना।
  • Grammar और spelling mistakes करना।
  • एक ही बात को बार-बार लिखना।
  • Letter को बिना proper conclusion के समाप्त कर देना।
  • Closing expression और name लिखना भूल जाना।
  • Question में दिए गए situation से बाहर की बातें लिखना।

20. Exam में Letter लिखने की Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Read: Question को ध्यान से पढ़ें।
  2. Identify: किसे letter लिखना है और क्यों लिखना है, पहचानें।
  3. Break: Question को 3–4 points में divide करें।
  4. Format: Address, Date, Salutation सही क्रम में लिखें।
  5. Opening: 1–3 friendly sentences लिखें।
  6. Body: Question के सभी points को logically explain करें।
  7. Closing: Good wishes या reply की request करें।
  8. Check: Grammar, spelling, format और सभी points check करें।
Exam Mantra:

FORMAT + ALL POINTS + SIMPLE ENGLISH + FRIENDLY TONE + CORRECT GRAMMAR

21. Quick Revision

  • Informal Letter = Friend या relative को लिखा जाने वाला personal letter.
  • Language simple, friendly और natural होनी चाहिए।
  • Sender's Address सबसे ऊपर लिखा जाता है।
  • Address के बाद Date लिखी जाती है।
  • Friend के लिए Dear + Name लिख सकते हैं।
  • Body में question के सभी points cover करें।
  • Letter को proper closing और sender's name के साथ समाप्त करें।
  • Grammar और spelling पर विशेष ध्यान दें।

22. One-Line Revision

Informal Letter में किसी अपने व्यक्ति से friendly और personal तरीके से अपनी बात कहनी होती है, लेकिन format, grammar और question के सभी points को सही रखना जरूरी है।

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