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Modern communications mean that it’s no longer necessary to write letters. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.

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In the current era of globalisation, our world is becoming more and more advanced, thanks to state-of-the-art technology.
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, some people are convinced that it is easy to establish the connection between individuals and groups with the
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 of the latest devices
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 of using traditional ways
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, paper and pen and I certainly agree with them. With the
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 of the current communication technology and devices, it is easier to establish a connection and express ourselves. After the availability of the internet, there have been plenty of ways to communicate
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 as electronic mail, social media, mobile devices, messaging and so on.
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, my friends always have too many applications on their mobile and are always available to respond. While the
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 will take many days to arrive and
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 the response to that letter would be consuming additional time.
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 the above, expressing someone’s emotions is
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 taken care of, by the invention of Video calling and makes life easier than earlier. With the
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 of video calling and conferencing the distance is really shortened and the communication can be real-time.
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, my parents while being at far place communicate on video calling daily and it makes them satisfy. In conclusion, with the
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 of the internet and modern ways of communication, connecting is easy, fast, confirmed, and secure.
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, I would emphasize, that it is not only convenient but quick
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 to use modern technology to converse
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 of sharing
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. Due to all these reasons, it can be considered that
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 are slowly getting obsolete as well.

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The Greeting

Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.

Always start an informal letter in the ways:

  • Dear + name
  • Hi / Hello + name

‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.

For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:

  • Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
  • Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • modern communications
  • instant messaging
  • efficient
  • personal touch
  • convey emotion
  • cyber security
  • privacy
  • sensitive information
  • essential means
  • handwritten letters
  • digital communication
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