Informal+Letter.

Hello John, Hi Tom! Hi there! Dear Aunt Polly, || How are you doing? How is it going? I hope you are well/fine. I haven't heard from you for ages. It was great/lovely to hear from you again (after such a long time)! I'm always (very) happy to hear from you. It was nice to hear from you. Glad to hear that... I was surprised to hear that...  Sorry I haven't written for so long. It's taken me ages to reply, but... || (1 - 2 paragraphs) || * Reason/s for writing. Giving/Asking for information. || I'm writing to... I have so much to tell you. || I'd better go now, I've got to study much for tomorrow. Well, got to go now. Well, I think that's about it. Well, I'd better finish here. I must go now. Write soon. Do write soon. Write back soon and let me know what you think. Write and tell me... I hope to hear from you soon. Give my love/regards to everyone. Say hello to... Can't wait to see you soon! See you soon! ||
 * Paragraph/s || Content || Set phrases ||
 * Greeting ||  || Dear Sarah,
 * Opening paragraph || * Introduction OR
 * Reference to the previous letter (if required in the task) || * How are things?
 * Thanks (a lot) for the (last) letter.
 * Main part
 * Closing paragraph || * A phrase indicating that the letter is going to end.
 * Asking for reply. || * (Well,) That's all (my news) for now.
 * Write to me soon.
 * Signing off ||  || Love, /Lots of love, /Much love, /All my love, /Best regards, /Regards, /Best wishes, /Take care, /Yours, /All the best, /Cheers, /Bye, /Bye for now, ||