Module 5: Formal vs. Informal Correspondence

Module 5: Formal vs. Informal Correspondence Welcome to your B1 intermediate writing framework. At this level, constructing grammatically correct sentences is no longer enough; you must tailor your language strictly to your audience. This concept is known as 'Register.' Core Writing Frameworks: Register Alignment: Determining when to use formal (professional) vs. informal (casual) language. Salutations & Sign-offs: Using "Dear Sir/Madam" versus "Hi", and "Yours sincerely" versus "Best". Contraction Rules: Expanding "I'm" and "Can't" into "I am" and "Cannot" for formal submissions. Vocabulary Elevation: Swapping phrasal verbs (e.g., "ask for") for professional terminology (e.g., "inquire"). Syntactic Trap: The Mixed Register A fatal error in professional writing is mixing tones. Starting an email with "Dear Hiring Manager" but ending it with "Catch you later!&q…