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unit 46 personal letter

                         Personal Letter

1. A personal letter is a private letter written to family members, friends, or close people to share news, feelings, experiences, or personal messages.

Personal letter adalah surat pribadi yang ditulis untuk keluarga, teman, atau orang terdekat guna berbagi kabar, perasaan, pengalaman, atau pesan pribadi.

2. Tujuan / Purpose

To ask about someone’s condition
Menanyakan kabar
To give information
Memberi informasi
To share experiences
Menceritakan pengalaman
To give support or advice
Memberi dukungan atau nasihat

3. Ciri-ciri / Characteristics
Written to someone we know
Uses informal or semi-formal language
Has a warm and personal tone. 

Ditujukan kepada orang yang dikenal
Menggunakan bahasa santai
Bersifat pribadi dan hangat

4. Structure of Personal Letter
Place & Date
Tempat & Tanggal

Salutation
Salam Pembuka

Opening Paragraph
Paragraf Pembuka

Body Paragraph
Isi Surat

Closing Paragraph
Paragraf Penutup

Closing
Salam Penutup

Signature
Nama Pengirim

1. USEFUL EXPRESSIONS (UPDATED & EXPANDED)

A. Opening (Pembukaan)

  1. How are you? I hope you're doing well.
    Apa kabar? Aku harap kamu baik-baik saja.
  2. I’m writing this letter to tell you about…
    Aku menulis surat ini untuk memberitahumu tentang…
  3. It has been a long time since we last talked.
    Sudah lama sejak kita terakhir berbicara.
  4. I hope everything is fine with you.
    Aku berharap semuanya baik-baik saja denganmu.
  5. I’m so happy to finally write to you.
    Aku senang akhirnya bisa menulis kepadamu.
  6. I hope this letter finds you in good health.
    Aku berharap surat ini menemui kamu dalam keadaan sehat.
  7. I really miss talking to you.
    Aku sangat merindukan berbicara denganmu.
  8. I have something exciting to share with you.
    Aku punya sesuatu yang menyenangkan untuk kubagikan kepadamu.
  9. I hope your days have been great lately.
    Semoga hari-harimu belakangan ini menyenangkan.
  10. Thank you for your last letter.
    Terima kasih atas suratmu yang terakhir.
B. Body (Isi Surat – 7 Contoh)

  1. I want to share something important with you.
    Aku ingin berbagi sesuatu yang penting denganmu.
  2. Recently, I have been busy with my school activities.
    Akhir-akhir ini, aku sibuk dengan kegiatan sekolahku.
  3. Last week, I visited a beautiful place that you would love.
    Minggu lalu, aku mengunjungi tempat indah yang pasti kamu suka.
  4. I have a new hobby that I want to tell you about.
    Aku punya hobi baru yang ingin aku ceritakan kepadamu.
  5. I met some new friends at school and they are really kind.
    Aku bertemu beberapa teman baru di sekolah dan mereka sangat baik.
  6. I want to ask for your advice about something.
    Aku ingin meminta saranmu tentang sesuatu.
  7. I want to invite you to visit me during the holiday.
    Aku ingin mengajakmu mengunjungi aku saat liburan.
C. Closing (Penutup – 7 Contoh)
  1. Please write back soon.
    Tolong balas suratku segera.
  2. Looking forward to hearing from you.
    Aku menunggu kabar darimu.
  3. Take care and stay healthy.
    Jaga diri dan tetap sehat.
  4. Send my regards to your family.
    Sampaikan salamku kepada keluargamu.
  5. Hope to meet you again soon.
    Semoga kita bisa segera bertemu lagi.
  6. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter.
    Terima kasih sudah meluangkan waktu membaca suratku.
  7. Wishing you a wonderful day ahead.
    Semoga harimu menyenangkan.
C. Dialogue. 
Budi :Hi, I want to write a letter to my mom. Can you help me?
Hi, aku ingin menulis surat untuk ibu. Bisa tolong bantu aku?

Alwi :Sure, what do you want to say to your mom?
Tentu, apa yang ingin kamu katakan kepada ibu?
Budi :I want to thank my mom for supporting me all this time.
Aku ingin mengucapkan terima kasih kepada ibu karena telah mendukung aku selama ini.

Alwi :Great! Start with "Dear Mom".
Bagus! Mulai dengan "Ibu yang tercinta" atau "Dear Ibu".
Budi :Dear Mom,
Alwi : What do you want to say next?
Kemudian, apa yang ingin kamu katakan?
Budi  :I want to thank her for supporting me all this time. I'm very lucky to have a mom like her.
Aku ingin mengucapkan terima kasih karena telah mendukung aku selama ini. Aku sangat beruntung memiliki ibu seperti kamu.

Alwi  :Good! Continue...Bagus! Terus...

Budi :I also want to tell her that I love her very much.
Aku juga ingin memberitahu ibu bahwa aku sangat mencintainya.
Alwi  :Perfect! Now, end with "Best regards" or "Love".
Sempurna! Sekarang, akhiri dengan "Salam sayang" atau "Best regards".

Alwi :Your letter is done! Now, you can send it to your mom.
Suratmu sudah selesai! Sekarang, kamu bisa mengirimkannya kepada ibu

E. Contoh personal letter. 

Dear Mom, How are you? I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I love and appreciate you. You are an amazing mom and I'm so grateful to have you in my life

I wanted to share with you some exciting news. I got a scholarship to study abroad! I'm so thrilled and a little nervous at the same time. I know that this is a big opportunity for me and I'm looking forward to the experience.

I miss you and can't wait to see you soon.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

Ibu tersayang,

Apa kabar? Semoga Ibu baik-baik saja. Aku hanya ingin meluangkan waktu sejenak untuk menyampaikan betapa aku mencintai dan menghargai Ibu. Ibu adalah ibu yang luar biasa dan aku sangat bersyukur memiliki Ibu dalam hidupku.

Aku ingin berbagi kabar gembira. Aku mendapat beasiswa untuk belajar di luar negeri! Aku sangat senang sekaligus sedikit gugup. Aku tahu ini adalah kesempatan besar bagiku dan aku menantikan pengalaman itu.

Aku merindukan Ibu dan tak sabar untuk segera bertemu Ibu.

Salam hangat,

[Nama Anda]

Contoh 2
F. Translate into Indonesia. 

Dear Sarah. 
How are you? I hope you are doing well and everthing is ok with you. 
Do you still remember me ? 
I am Budi who met you in Bogor. Since we met for the first time . 
I can't stop thinking about you  I feel like there's something special about you, and I want to get to know you better. I know this might sound strange, but I feel a strong connection between us. I want to know if you feel the same way.
I want to ask you to continue our relationship to a more serious level, to get to know each other better, and to see where this relationship will take us.
If you feel the same way, I want to hear from you. If not, I still want you to know that I appreciate our meeting and I hope we can remain friends.


G. Jakarta, January 9th, 2026

Dear Ahmad,

How are you? I hope you are always in good health. It has been a long time since we last talked, so I decided to write this letter to you.

I want to tell you about my new school. I am now in class XI Geospatial, and I really enjoy learning new things there. The teachers are kind, and I have made many new friends. Sometimes the lessons are difficult, but I try my best to keep learning.

I hope we can meet again someday and share our stories. Please write back to me when you have time.

Best regards,

Budiman

Best regards,

[Budiman]


H. Permission Letter. 
Subject: Permission to Be Absent from School

Dear Honorable
Homeroom Teacher,
Respectfully,
I, the undersigned:
Name : Budiman
Class : XI Geospatial

Hereby inform you that I am unable to attend school today due to being unwell / sick. Therefore, I kindly ask for permission to be absent from school on this day.

Thank you very much for your understanding and attention.

Sincerely,

Budiman

Surat Izin (Bahasa Indonesia)
Perihal : Izin Tidak Masuk Sekolah

Kepada Yth.

Bapak/Ibu Guru Wali Kelas di Tempat

Dengan hormat,

Saya yang bertanda tangan di bawah ini:
Nama : Budiman
Kelas : XI Geospatial

Dengan ini saya memberitahukan bahwa pada hari ini saya tidak dapat mengikuti kegiatan belajar di sekolah dikarenakan kondisi badan yang kurang sehat / sakit. Oleh karena itu, saya memohon izin untuk tidak masuk sekolah pada hari tersebut.

Demikian surat izin ini saya sampaikan. Atas perhatian Bapak/Ibu, saya ucapkan terima kasih.

Hormat saya,

Budiman


I. FORMAL PARENTS’ PERMISSION LETTER

Subject: Official Permission for School Absence

Dear Honorable
Homeroom Teacher
Class XI Geospatial

Respectfully,

We, the undersigned, as the parents/guardians of:

Name : Budiman

Class : XI Geospatial

Hereby inform you that our child is unable to attend school today due to an unwell health condition. Therefore, we kindly request permission for him to be absent from school and take adequate rest at home until his condition improves.

Thank you for your attention and understanding.

Sincerely,

Place, January 9th, 2026

Parents/Guardian

(Signature)


J. SURAT IZIN RESMI ORANG TUA

Perihal : Izin Tidak Masuk Sekolah

Kepada Yth.

Bapak/Ibu Guru Wali Kelas

Kelas XI Geospatial

di Tempat

Dengan hormat,

Kami yang bertanda tangan di bawah ini, selaku orang tua/wali dari:

Nama : Budiman

Kelas : XI Geospatial

Dengan ini memberitahukan bahwa anak kami tidak dapat mengikuti kegiatan belajar mengajar pada hari ini dikarenakan kondisi kesehatan yang kurang baik (sakit). Oleh karena itu, kami memohon izin agar yang bersangkutan dapat beristirahat di rumah sampai kondisi kesehatannya membaik.

Demikian surat izin ini kami sampaikan. Atas perhatian dan kebijaksanaan Bapak/Ibu, kami ucapkan terima kasih.

Hormat kami,

Tempat, 9 Januari 2026

Orang Tua/Wali Murid

(tanda tangan)

J. Exercise. 
TRANSLATE INTO INDONESIA 
Terjemahkan ke Bahasa Indonesia:
1. I hope you are doing well.
     .................................................... 
2. It has been a long time since we talked.
      .................................................... 

3. I want to share good news with you.
      .................................................... 
4. Thank you for your last letter.
      .................................................... 
5. Please send my regards to your family.
       .................................................... 
6. I really appreciate your kindness.
      .................................................... 
7. I am writing this letter from my new home.
      .................................................... 
8. I miss the days we spent together.
      .................................................... 
9. I hope we can meet again soon.
      .................................................... 
10. Looking forward to your reply.
        .................................................... 

K. EXERCISE – FILL IN THE BLANKS (10)I
Isi titik-titik dengan kata yang tepat. 
  1. I am ______ this letter to tell you about my holiday.
  2. Please ______ back soon.
  3. It has been a long ______ since we met.
  4. I really ______ our moments together.
  5. I hope you are in good ______.
  6. Yesterday, I ______ a new friend at school.
  7. I want to ______ something important.
  8. Take ______ and stay healthy.
  9. My family ______ to Yogyakarta last month.
  10. I am looking ______ to hearing from you.

Kunci Jawaban:

  1. writing
  2. write
  3. time
  4. miss
  5. health
  6. met
  7. share
  8. care
  9. went
  10. forward

L. PILIHAN GANDA (15) – A–E
  1. A personal letter is written to a ______.
    A. newspaper B. friend C. company D. hotel E. bank
  2. The purpose of a personal letter is to ______.
    A. complain B. inform formally C. communicate personally D. advertise E. apply
  3. “Please write back soon” is an expression used in the ______.
    A. opening B. closing C. body D. signature E. address
  4. The main part of a letter is called the ______.
    A. header B. introduction C. body D. ending E. signature
  5. “How are you?” is an example of ______.
    A. closing B. greeting C. compliment D. apology E. offering
  6. The person who writes the letter is the ______.
    A. reader B. receiver C. sender D. viewer E. visitor
  7. The address of the writer is usually found at the ______.
    A. top B. bottom C. center D. end E. middle
  8. A personal letter is usually written in a ______ tone.
    A. formal B. rude C. distant D. personal E. angry
  9. “I miss you” expresses ______.
    A. anger B. sadness C. personal feeling D. complaint E. request
  10. Letters are usually ______ at the end.
    A. signed B. erased C. deleted D. copied E. printed
  11. The person who receives the letter is the ______.
    A. sender B. receiver C. watcher D. listener E. reader
  12. “I hope to see you soon” shows ______.
    A. hope B. fear C. anger D. doubt E. warning
  13. Personal letters are often used to talk about ______.
    A. projects B. business C. personal life D. laws E. maps
  14. “Take care” is an expression of ______.
    A. warning B. concern C. threat D. refusal E. command
  15. The closing of a letter comes ______ the signature.
    A. before B. after C. below D. far from E. together with

M. BONUS DIALOGUE (BILINGUAL)

Funny Personal Letter Conversation

A: Did you finish your personal letter assignment?
Apa kamu sudah menyelesaikan tugas surat pribadimu?

B: Not yet. I spent one hour just choosing the right pen!
Belum. Aku menghabiskan satu jam hanya untuk memilih pulpen yang tepat!

A: Seriously?
Serius?

B: Yes. A personal letter must come from the heart… and a good pen!
Ya. Surat pribadi harus datang dari hati… dan dari pulpen yang bagus!


N. 20 PERTANYAAN & JAWABAN (CONCLUSION)

1. Q: What is a personal letter? 
     Apa itu persola letter? 

    A: A letter written to someone personally.
     Surat yang ditulis untuk seseorang secara
      pribadi.

2.Q: Who usually receives a personal letter?
    siapa yg biasanya menerima surat personal
     letter

     A: Friends or family.
    Teman atau keluarga.

3.  Q: Is a personal letter formal?
     A: No, it’s informal.
     Tidak, itu tidak formal.

4. Q: What do we write in the opening?        
    A: Greetings
      Salam pembuka.

5. Q: What do we write in the body?
     A: The main message.
      Pesan utama.

6. Q: Why do people send personal letters?    
     A: To share personal stories or feelings.
     Untuk berbagi cerita atau perasaan pribadi.

7. Q: What expression shows care?
    A: “Take care.”
     “Jaga diri.”

8.  Q: What expression asks for a reply?     
     A: “Please write back soon.”
    Tolong balas segera.

9.  Q: What do we put at the end of the letter?        A: Signature.
      Tanda tangan.

10. Q: Can we talk about daily activities in a
        personal letter?
      A: Yes, of course.
      Ya, tentu saja.

11. Q: Is a personal letter long?
       A: It can be short or long.
       Bisa pendek atau panjang.

12. Q: What tone is used?
       A: Friendly tone.
       Nada ramah.

13.  Q: Can we invite someone in a personal letter?
       A: Yes.
         Ya.

14. Q: Do we need formal language?
       A: No.Tidak.

15. Q: Can we express feelings?
       A: Yes, we can. Ya.

16. Q: What is another word for “reply”?     
      A: Answer. Jawaban.

17. Q: Who is the sender?
       A: The person who writes the letter.
       Orang yang menulis surat.

18. Q: Who is the receiver?
       A: The person who gets the letter.
        Orang yang menerima surat.

19. Q: What does “I miss you” express? 
       A: Feelings of longing.
       Rasa rindu.

20. Q: What should we write at the top of the
        letter?
       A: The date.
        Tanggal.

O..Contoh contoh surat. 

                   Expressing Missing Someone

Bandung, 23 November 2025

Dear Aisyah,

How are you? I hope you are always healthy and happy. It has been a long time since we last met, and honestly, I really miss you.

Lately, I often remember the moments we spent together—our conversations, our laughter, and the peaceful feeling I always had when you were around. Everything feels different without you here.

I’m writing this letter because I want to tell you something from the heart.
I miss you deeply, and I really want to see you again. If you have free time, I hope we can meet, even just for a short moment. There are many things I want to talk about with you.

Please let me know when you are available.
Take care, and may Allah always protect you wherever you are.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Warm regards,
Rafi

TERJEMAHAN INDONESIA

Bandung, 23 November 2025

Aisyah yang baik,

Apa kabar? Aku berharap kamu selalu sehat dan bahagia. Sudah lama sekali sejak terakhir kali kita bertemu, dan jujur saja, aku benar-benar merindukanmu.

Akhir-akhir ini, aku sering mengingat momen-momen yang kita lalui bersama—obrolan kita, tawa kita, dan perasaan tenang yang selalu ada saat kamu di dekatku. Semuanya terasa berbeda tanpamu di sini.

Aku menulis surat ini karena ingin menyampaikan sesuatu dari hati.
Aku sangat merindukanmu, dan aku benar-benar ingin bertemu denganmu lagi. Jika kamu punya waktu luang, aku berharap kita bisa bertemu, meskipun sebentar saja. Ada banyak hal yang ingin kubicarakan denganmu.

Tolong beritahu aku kapan kamu punya waktu.
Jaga diri, dan semoga Allah selalu melindungimu di mana pun kamu berada.

Aku sangat menantikan untuk segera bertemu denganmu.

Salam hangat,
Rafi




P. ROMANTIC PERSONAL LETTER – 

                 Expressing Deep Longing

Jakarta, 23 November 2025

Dear Aisyah,

I hope this letter finds you in peace and happiness.
There is something I have been keeping in my heart for days, and today I finally decided to write it down.

Aisyah…
I miss you.
Not just a little, but in a way that stays with me from morning until night.

Every place I go, every quiet moment I have, somehow reminds me of you.
I miss your voice, your smile, and the warmth of your presence.
It feels like there is a space in my days that only you can fill.

I truly hope we can meet again soon.
Even a short moment with you would mean so much to me.
If you have time, please let me know. I would be more than happy just to sit and talk with you, like we used to.

Take care, Aisyah.
May Allah always protect your steps and keep your heart at peace.

I look forward to the day our paths cross again.

With warmest feelings,
Rafi. 

Aisyah yang baik,

Aku berharap surat ini menemui kamu dalam keadaan damai dan bahagia.
Ada sesuatu yang sudah berhari-hari kusimpan dalam hati, dan hari ini aku akhirnya memutuskan untuk menuliskannya.

Aisyah…
Aku merindukanmu.
Bukan sekadar rindu biasa, tapi rindu yang menetap dari pagi hingga malam.

Setiap tempat yang kudatangi, setiap momen hening yang kulewati, entah bagaimana selalu mengingatkanku padamu.
Aku merindukan suaramu, senyummu, dan kehangatan kehadiranmu.
Rasanya ada ruang dalam hariku yang hanya bisa terisi oleh dirimu.

Aku sungguh berharap kita bisa bertemu lagi.
Bertemu sebentar saja pun sudah sangat berarti bagiku.
Jika kamu punya waktu, tolong beritahu aku. Aku akan sangat senang hanya duduk dan berbicara denganmu, seperti dulu.

Jaga diri baik-baik, Aisyah.
Semoga Allah selalu melindungi langkahmu dan menenangkan hatimu.

Aku menantikan hari di mana kita bisa bertemu kembali.

Dengan perasaan paling hangat,
Rafi

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