✉️ Writing: Personal Letter
1ère Bac Sciences et Technologies Mécaniques STM
📌 Introduction
A personal letter is an informal way to share news, feelings, and experiences with a friend or family member. In exams, you may be asked to write one about school, hobbies, or daily life.
Science Tip: “You might write: ‘We did a great experiment in Biology this week. I’ll tell you all about it!'”
📄 Structure of a Personal Letter
6 Essential Parts
- Your Address (top right, optional)
- Date (below address)
- Greeting: “Dear Sara,”
- Body: 3–4 paragraphs (news, questions, plans)
- Ending: “Best wishes,” “Love,”
- Your Name: “Youssef” (without “Mr.”)
Tip: Keep the tone friendly and natural, like speaking to a friend.
📬 Model Personal Letter
Casablanca
15 May 2025
15 May 2025
Dear Karim,
How are you? I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to tell you about my new school year. It’s very busy, but I enjoy it!
We started a great Biology project. We’re studying plant growth under different lights. I used to hate Science, but now I love doing experiments! We were observing the plants yesterday when they changed color. It was amazing!
How is your school? Did you use to play football after class? Do you still? I’d love to hear your news.
Write back soon!
Best wishes,
Youssef
Notes: The letter includes past tenses, personal questions, and a friendly tone – perfect for exams.
💬 Useful Phrases
Opening
- How are you?
- I hope you’re well.
- Thanks for your letter!
- Sorry I didn’t write earlier.
Closing
- Write back soon!
- Give my love to your family.
- Take care!
- Can’t wait to hear from you.
Sharing News
- I’m writing to tell you…
- Guess what happened!
- You won’t believe…
- I’ve got some news!
Asking Questions
- How is your…?
- Did you…?
- Are you still…?
- What do you think about…?
✅ Exercise 1: Order the Letter Parts
Put the parts in the correct order:
Best wishes,
Dear Samira,
Rabat
10 May 2025
10 May 2025
Ali
I hope you’re fine. We started a new project in Physics…
✍️ Exercise 2: Write Your Own Letter
Write a personal letter (150–200 words) to a friend about your school life. Include:
- Greeting & closing
- News about your studies (use past tenses)
- A question for your friend
- Your name
📌 Summary
- Use a friendly tone – like talking to a friend
- Include: address (optional), date, greeting, body, closing, name
- Body: 3–4 paragraphs (news, questions, plans)
- Use past tenses for recent events
- Ask questions to continue the conversation
