Informal Letters

Letter to a Friend Describing Your New School

Tell a friend about your new school after moving cities.

203 words~1 min read

[Your Address] [City]

Date: [Date]

Dear [Friend's Name],

I have so much to tell you! We have settled into [new city] at last, and I have completed my first month at my new school, [School Name]. I missed you on the very first day โ€” walking into a school where you know absolutely nobody takes more courage than I expected.

The school itself is wonderful. There is a huge library with a reading corner by the window, a science lab where we actually perform the experiments ourselves, and a playground bigger than our old colony park. My class teacher, [Teacher's Name], is strict about homework but explains everything so clearly that even mathematics has stopped scaring me.

I have made a few friends too โ€” [names] โ€” and we eat lunch together. But no one here knows that I once [shared memory, e.g. scored a goal from the halfway line], and honestly, no new friend can take the place of an old one.

You must visit during the [holidays]. Write back soon and tell me everything about school, the colony, and whether [detail, e.g. the mango tree] has fruited this year.

Convey my regards to uncle and aunty.

Your loving friend, [Your Name]

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โœ๏ธ How to use this format

Informal letters are marked on warmth and structure rather than strict format: your address and date at the top right, a friendly salutation, a body that actually answers the situation in the question, and a personal closing. Examiners look for a natural, conversational tone with correct grammar.

Even in an informal letter, paragraphs matter โ€” one for the greeting and reason for writing, one or two for the main content, and a short closing paragraph that invites a reply.

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๐Ÿ’ก Frequently Asked Questions

What is the format of an informal letter?+

Your address and the date at the top (right side in most Indian boards), a salutation like 'Dear Riya', body paragraphs in a natural tone, and a closing such as 'Yours lovingly' or 'Your friend' with your first name.

How is an informal letter different from a formal one?+

No receiver's address, no subject line, and a conversational tone. You can use contractions and personal anecdotes โ€” but grammar, paragraphing, and coverage of all the points in the question still earn the marks.

How long should an informal letter be for exams?+

Most boards expect 100โ€“150 words for middle school and up to 200 for senior classes. Check the word limit in the question โ€” exceeding it substantially can cost marks.

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