Tt lesson6 2nbatx
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This document provides information and examples about email openings and closings, both informal and formal. It also discusses the use of contractions in emails, key phrases to use in emails about previous contact, good news, bad news, requests, and endings. Sample letters of complaint and request are also included. The document defines journey, travel, and trip and provides examples of their correct usage.
Tt lesson6 2nbatx
- 3. Email opening and closing • Informal • Hi Frost, • Dear Frost, • Hugs, • See you, • Love, • Thanks, • Take care, • Formal • Dear Sir / Madam, • Dear Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. Jones, • Dear Dr. Lee,
- 4. Email opening and closing • Informal • Hi Frost, • Dear Frost, • H_____, • S_____ y____, • Love, • Thanks, • T____ c_____, • Formal • Dear Sir / Madam, • Dear Mr. / Mrs. / Ms. Jones, • Dear Dr. Lee,
- 5. True or false We normally use contractions in emails to friends. We can use contractions in formal emails, too. When we start an email with “Hi Mary” the comma goes after “Hi”. When you finish a paragraph, you need a double space. “Ms” is the way to address to married women. “For” is the preposition that goes after “I apologise / thanks / sorry
- 6. Some key phrases I PREVIOUS CONTACT • Thank you for your email. • Sorry, I haven’t written for ages, but I’ve been really busy. • I’m writing to inform you that… • I’m writing about… • Just a short note to tell you that… • I’m writing about… GOOD NEWS • You will be pleased to hear that… • I am able to confirm that… • Good news!
- 7. Some key phrases I PREVIOUS CONTACT • Th____ you for y____ e_____. • S_____, I haven’t written for a_____, but I’___ b___ r____ b____. • I’m w____ to i____ you that… • I’m w____ about… PURPOSE FOR WRITING • J____ a s____ n____ to t___ you t____… • I’m w____ a____… GOOD NEWS • You will be pleased to hear that… • I am able to confirm that… • Good news!
- 8. SOME KEY PHRASES II BAD NEWS • I apologize for… • Sorry for… • Unfortunately, … REQUESTS • Please, could you… • Could you… • Can I have… ENDING • I Hope to hear from you soon. • I’m looking forward to seeing you soon.
- 9. SOME KEY PHRASES II BAD NEWS • I a________ for… • S_____ for… • U_________, … REQUESTS • P_____, c_____ y___…? • C____ I h____… ENDING • I h____ to h___ f____ y____ s____. • I’m l_______ f______ to s_____ y___ s____.
- 10. Letter of complain • Purpose: Complaining about something • First paragraph: specify the reason for writing • I am writing to protest / complain about… Goal: the reader must understand the problem • It is important that you suggest what action you expect from your reader: • An alternative arrangement • A refund • An apology • Some ideas: • I look forward to your reply and a resolution to my complaint. • I look forward to receiving an apology and a correction of the facts. • I look forward to your early reply. Should you require any further information, please contact me. • I look forward to your response.
- 11. Sample letter of complaint Reason for complaining clearly specified Justificat ion Two things demanded.
- 12. Letter of Request • Purpose: To obtain additional information on goods, services, facilities, jobs, courses, etc. • First Paragraph: Specify the reason for writing • I am writing to enquire about… • Body: If you use too many questions, your letter will not read as a coherent piece of writing. You should alternated direct and indirect questions with statements. • Closing sentence: Repeat the request and thank the reader for her help. • I would be grateful if you could send me a catalogue. • Thank you in anticipation for your help. • I would be grateful if you could clarify whether I can apply for the position.
- 13. Letter of request In a paper you found the following advertisement for school leavers. Learn English at a State College DO NOT MISS: SCHOOL LEAVERS’ LANGUAGE COURSE • Big or small groups • Modern or traditional methods • Accommodation with families or in hotels • Sports activities or sightseeing • One or two week courses • Affordable prices • If interested contact: Ms Mary J. Smith, 3 Oak Lane, London W1N4AP You would like to attend this course.
- 14. Informal Letter 1 • You met Joanna, a Polish girl, in a London summer school where you practiced English. She is visiting you next month. Write her a letter about. • your trip home from London • a good time you had recently • what you will show her in Barcelona • a Catalan custom Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write any dates or addresses.
- 15. Opinion essay • In an opinion essay you say what you think about a given topic. It is essential that you give reasons for your opinions. Do not forget that in an opinion essay there are no right or wrong answers! • First paragraph: Introduce the topic and state your opinion • Middle paragraph(s): Give reasons for your opinion and examples. Each opinion should use a different paragraph • Final paragraph: Summarise your argument and give your conclusions • Do not forget to think of a title! • Useful linkers: first of all, In addition, In my opinion, some people think, I believe that, in conclusion, to sum up.
- 16. Articles • Need a semi-formal register (depending on who will be reading it you need to make it more or less formal) • Direct questions, admiration marks and or dots are usually allowed. • Must be informative and interesting, and clearly addressed to the audience it is aimed at. • You need a short introductory paragraph that makes your reader want to go on reading • Discuss the topics addressed in the introduction in the body of the article • Round up your article giving your opinion, reaction or final summarizing comment • You need a title that attracts the readers’ attention
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- 18. Some mistakes in your articles and informal letters • Sometimes is quite difficult to find places like this but nothing is impossible! • The 2nd Batx A class goes to do a travel… • We hope you have a real good time following our advices! • I am sending you this letter to advise you that I get in marriage. • Two weeks ago, while I was shopping, I met Robert, the boy that was my sweetheart when we were at school. • I would be grateful if you could answer me sooner
- 19. Corrections • Sometimes IT is quite difficult to find places like this, but nothing is impossible! • The 2nd Batx A class IS GOING ON A SCHOOL TRIP… • We hope you have a realLY good time following our advice! • I am sending you this letter to inform you that I’m getting married. • SIX MONTHS ago, while I was shopping, I met Robert, the boy that was my sweetheart when we were at school. • I would be grateful if you could answer me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
- 20. Journey, travel and trip • A journey and a trip are both nouns. • A journey is "a piece of travelling", while trip is a return journey together with the activity that is the reason for the journey • Compare: • How was your journey? The train broke down • How was your trip? Successful • We do not use trip for expeditions which have a very serious purpose, are very hard and/or take a long time: i.e. Amundsen made his journey to the South Pole in 1911 • Travel can also be a noun, but is more often used as a verb. As a noun, travel means "travelling in general" "My interests are music and travel" • He travelled across Europe last year