FD3A2 Job application letter 27 oktober

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• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

English

Letter writing: Job application

Today

Writing: Job application letter

Explanation

Give each other feedback

Speaking 

Goals

You know what you should and shouldn't use in a formal letter.

You can write a job application letter using formal language. 

What is informal language
when writing a letter?
(Give an example)

What is formal language
when writing a letter?
(Give an example)

Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?

1. We are sorry to inform you that....
2. We regret to inform you that ....
3. We are sorry to say that....

Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?

1. I can't come to your party tomorrow.
2. I won't be able to come to your party tomorrow.
3. I will be unable to attend your party tomorrow.

Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?

1. I am extremely dissatisfied with the service I received.
2. I am unhappy about the service they gave me.
3. I am not happy with the service I received.

Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?

1. I appreciate you bringing this matter to my attention.
2. Thanks a lot for telling me about this.
3. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

Which of the following sentences is most formal in style?

1. Cool!
2. Awesome!
3. Wonderful!

Writing

You either start writing the formal letter

Or 

You first have to follow the explanation 

Time: 20 min

Do's and don'ts

Geen samenvoegingen:  I'm, can't, won't, gonna

Schrijf het altijd voluit -->  I am, I cannot, I will not, going to

'I' altijd met een hoofdletter (Ook informele brieven!)

Probeer veel gebruik van 'you' te voorkomen:

You have said that..... --> There has been said that

Speaking

Speaking

What: Make pairs. Look at the question on the board and talk to each other for about 2 minutes.

Goal: After those 2 minutes you have to share with the class what your partner has told you.

Total time: 10 min

Question 1

Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? And why (not)?

Question 2

If you could follow free lessons in any sport you would like, which sport would it be? And why?

Question 3

When was the last time you went out for dinner? Describe it.

Question 4

If you had to eat the same meal for the rest of your life, which meal would it be? And why?

Goals

You know what you should and shouldn't use in a formal letter.

You can write a formal job application letter. 

Next lesson

Feedback letter

Listening