unit 46 personal letter

                         Personal Letter

A personal letter is a letter written to a friend, family member, or someone you know well. It is a way to communicate with someone you care about and share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with them.

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,

What do you want to say next?

Kemudian, apa yang ingin kamu katakan?

Alwi :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.

Budi :Good! Continue...Bagus! Terus...

Alwi :I also want to tell her that I love her very much.

Aku juga ingin memberitahu ibu bahwa aku sangat mencintainya.

Budi :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

D. Format:

- Date

- Greeting (Dear [Name])

- Body

- Closing (Best regards, Sincerely, etc.)

- Signature

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

I can't stop thinking about you since we met for the first time. 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.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

Aku tidak bisa berhenti memikirkan tentang kamu sejak kita bertemu pertama kali. Aku merasa ada sesuatu yang spesial tentang kamu, dan aku ingin mengenal kamu lebih baik.

Aku tahu ini mungkin terdengar aneh, tapi aku merasa ada koneksi yang kuat antara kita. Aku ingin tahu apakah kamu juga merasakan hal yang sama.

Aku ingin mengajak kamu untuk melanjutkan hubungan yang lebih serius, untuk mengenal kamu lebih baik, dan untuk melihat ke mana arah hubungan ini akan membawa kita.

Jika kamu juga merasakan hal yang sama, aku ingin mendengar dari kamu. Jika tidak, aku tetap ingin kamu tahu bahwa aku sangat menghargai pertemuan kita dan aku berharap kita bisa tetap berteman.

Salam,

[Nama Kamu]

Exercise. 

TRANSLATE INTO INDONESIA (10)

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.

EXERCISE – FILL IN THE BLANKS (10)

Isi titik-titik dengan kata yang tepat. Kunci jawaban ada di bawah.

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

44. 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

BlBONUS 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!

20 PERTANYAAN & JAWABAN (CONCLUSION)

(Bilingual)

1. Q: What is a personal letter?
   A: A letter written to someone personally.
   Surat yang ditulis untuk seseorang secara pribadi.

2. Q: Who usually receives a 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.

Lesson 2

*Language Features:*

- Use informal language (e.g. contractions, colloquial expressions)

- Use personal pronouns (e.g. I, you, me)

- Use emotive language (e.g. love, grateful, thrilled)

- Use descriptive language (e.g. amazing, exciting)

*Task:*

Write a personal letter to a friend or family member. Share some news or updates about your life and express your feelings.

*Tips:*

- Use a conversational tone

- Be sincere and genuine

- Use proper grammar and spelling

- Keep it concise and to the point

*Surat Personal Letter*

*Indonesia:*

[Tanggal]

[Deklarasi Perasaan]

*English Translation:*

[Date]

[Declaration of Feelings]

*Catatan:*

- Pastikan kamu untuk mengganti [Tanggal] dengan tanggal penulisan surat.

- Ganti [Deklarasi Perasaan] dengan kalimat yang lebih sesuai dengan perasaan kamu.

- Ganti [Nama Kamu] dengan nama kamu sendiri.

- Surat ini hanya sebagai contoh, kamu bisa menyesuaikan dengan perasaan dan situasi kamu sendiri.

*Conversation Contoh*

*Kamu:* Hai, aku ingin menulis surat untuk seseorang yang aku suka.

*Aku:* Oh, siapa orangnya? Apa yang ingin kamu katakan kepadanya?

*Kamu:* Aku ingin mengatakan bahwa aku suka padanya dan ingin melanjutkan hubungan yang lebih serius.

*Aku:* Wow, itu sangat berani! Apa yang membuat kamu merasa seperti itu?

*Kamu:* Aku tidak tahu, aku hanya merasa ada sesuatu yang spesial tentang dia. Aku ingin mengenalnya lebih baik.

*Aku:* Bagus! Mulai dengan menulis suratnya. Apa yang ingin kamu katakan pertama kali?

*Kamu:* Aku ingin mengatakan bahwa aku tidak bisa berhenti memikirkan tentang dia sejak kita bertemu pertama kali.

*Aku:* Bagus! Terus...

*Kamu:* Aku merasa ada koneksi yang kuat antara kita. Aku ingin tahu apakah dia juga merasakan hal yang sama.

*Aku:* Sempurna! Sekarang, akhiri dengan mengajaknya untuk melanjutkan hubungan yang lebih serius.

*Kamu:* Aku ingin mengajak kamu untuk melanjutkan hubungan yang lebih serius, untuk mengenal kamu lebih baik, dan untuk melihat ke mana arah hubungan ini akan membawa kita.

*Aku:* Suratmu sudah selesai! Sekarang, kamu bisa mengirimkannya kepadanya.

*Contoh Surat:*

[Tanggal]

[

*English Translation:*

*You:* Hi, I want to write a letter to someone I like.

*Aku:* Oh, who is it? What do you want to say to her?

*You:* I want to say that I like her and want to continue our relationship to a more serious level.

*Aku:* Wow, that's very brave! What makes you feel that way?

*You:* I don't know, I just feel like there's something special about her. I want to get to know her better.

*Aku:* Great! Start writing the letter. What do you want to say first?

*You:* I want to say that I can't stop thinking about her since we met for the first time.

*Aku:* Good! Continue...

*You:* I feel a strong connection between us. I want to know if she feels the same way.

*Aku:* Perfect! Now, end with asking her to continue the relationship to a more serious level.

*You:* 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.

*Aku:* Your letter is done! Now, you can send it to her.

Unit 56

                    Letter writing

A. Study the foolowing. 

I am just writing to thank you for.. 

It was very kind of you to.. 

I am very grateful for.. 

B. Dialogue.

Alwi :

Who wrote the letter to you?

Siapa yang menulis surat untuk mu? 

Budi :

My dad wrote the letter to me when he was on a business trip.

Alwi :

Did you keep the letter?

Apa kamu menyimpan suratnya? 

Budi :

Yes, I put it in a folder. Whenever I’m down, reading his letter would be a good way to cheer me up.

Alwi :

What was the letter about?

Mengenai apa surat nya? 

Budi :

He told me about his new workplace and how things were there.

Alwi :

How did you feel about the letter?

Bagqimana perasaanmu mengenai surat itu? 

Budi :

I was glad to know that he was fine in another city.

Alwi :

Do you have a letter collection?

Apa kamu punya koleksi surat? 

Budi :

Yes. I collect all the letters from family and friends. It’s one of my hobbies.

Alwi :

Do you like writing letters or emails?

Apa kamu suka menulis surat atau Email? 

Budi :

I prefer writing paper letters.

Alwi :

Do people in your country usually write letters?

Budi :

Years ago they did. Now people prefer emails.

Alwi :

What’s the difference between emails and hand-written letters?

Budi :

Emails are much more convenient than letters because they’re free to send and they get there instantly. However, letters are much more special.

Alwi :

Why should we write letters to friends or relatives?

Budi :

It’s a good way to show love to people you care about.

 

22. DIALOGUE (BILINGUAL)

Personal Letter Conversation

A: I just wrote a personal letter to my best friend in Bandung.
Aku baru saja menulis surat pribadi untuk sahabatku di Bandung.

B: Really? What did you write about?
Serius? Tentang apa isi suratnya?

A: I told him about my new school and my daily activities.
Aku menceritakan tentang sekolah baruku dan aktivitas harianku.

B: That sounds nice. Did you also invite him to visit you?
Kedengarannya bagus. Apa kamu juga mengundangnya untuk mengunjungimu?

A: Yes, I wrote that I miss him and hope we can meet soon.
Ya, aku menulis bahwa aku merindukannya dan berharap kami bisa segera bertemu.

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PERSONAL LETTER – 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

ROMANTIC PERSONAL LETTER – Expressing Deep Longing

(Versi Romantis & Halus)

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

TERJEMAHAN INDONESIA

Jakarta, 23 November 2025

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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