TH5 - writing SE

TH5 - Writing SE2

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TH5 - Writing SE2

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Today's objective

Students are made aware and refreshed on formal letter writing. Afterwards students know; what formal letter writing is for, what specific format to use and what language is most suitable.

1. Take notes (this is not shared until morning of 28th)

2. No chit-chat

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When to use which?

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Which is which?

1. I have no intention of leaving
the school.

2. The thing won’t turn on.

3. I will send the files as soon as I can.

4. I don’t want to drop out of school.

5. The device will not turn on.

6. I will send the files asap.

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Common errors

Spelling !

Contractions !

Specific format !

Grammar !

Tenses

Vocabulary (repetition)

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Why formal letter writing?

A formal letter is written with the objective of

respectfully accomplishing a (business) goal.

To the PM (or MPs), to the manager, to future employers, to universities, etc.

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Stipulated format

Sender's address (do not forget the countries)
Date
Receiver's address (do not forget to add white lines)

Salutation / Greeting

- Introduction
- Body

- Closing

Signature

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Dates

May 2nd, 2023

2 May, 2023

2nd May, 2023

2 - 5 - 2023

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Salutation (known)

Mr Black

Mrs Smith

Ms Longtree

Miss Longtree

When Mrs. or Mr. ?

Salutation (unknown)

Dear Sir,
Dear Sir / Madam,

Dear Madam,

Dear Sirs,

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The actual letter

Introduction - should make it clear why you're writing

(to complain, to apply, to enquire .. )

Body - provide details and arguments
(not too personal, do not stray from purpose)

Written in nice paragraphs, separated with white lines

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Closing (unknown)

Yours faithfully,

Closing (known)

Yours sincerely,

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Stipulated format

Sender's address
Date
Receiver's address

Salutation / Greeting

- Introduction
- Body

- Closing

Signature

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How to beautify

Show off your grammar

Use a variation of words

Be polite, respectful and not too personal

Check the internet for tips and tricks

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Chit-Chat break

Small assignment after break

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Assignment

You have a complaint, but neither calling, nor
the chat option nor emailing customer services
has helped ... So, writing it is.

Task:
What is the correct way to write
Amazon's address in London?

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Amazon CO UK LTD

60 Holborn Viaduct

London

EC1A 2FD

England

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Which is informal and wrong?

2 May, 2021

Mrs. Black

didn't receive

Ms Black

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Errors

Beautification

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Word List check (translate to Dutch)

1. After the infectious diseases come the non-infectious once such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease.

2. They weren’t the threat the Army made them out to be.

3. Sometimes I think you’d rather ignore me than talk to me.

4. Apparently, the attack didn’t do too much damage to the heart.

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1. zoals
2. bedreiging

3. liever

4. aanval

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Salut!

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Very useful to know and use!

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