How do you begin letters in English? How do you end a letter to a close friend? How do you end a letter to a stranger? Name the main parts of a letter?

How to start a letter:

1. Include your address on upper right side of the letter.
2. Provide the date after your address.
3. Address your recipient.
4. Ask a question.
5. Express your interest in something the recipient said or did.

There are lots of ways to end a letter, depending on the type of letter you are writing.

If you're writing to a stranger you might close a letter with a friendly goodbye, like these: Cheers, Take care, Until next time, Later, Peace, Warmly, Thanks, Regards, Best wishes.

If you're writing to a close friend consider a more personal closing, like: Yours, Hugs and kisses, Till soon, Write soon, Love, All my love, Eternally yours, See you.

The main parts of a letter: heading, salutation, body, closing, and signature.