Do or Don't Writing

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

writing 

Do's and Dont's 

Use an informative subject line,
which says what the email is about.

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Write ‘hello’ as your subject line.

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Write short sentences to keep your mail clear and easy to understand.

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Use abbreviations like coz, gonna, wanna, btw and uni.

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Make sure you use the correct tense.

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To be on the safe side start off with “Dear”.

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Keep the introduction paragraph long.

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Make sure that there is a space between the core and the closing sentence.

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If you do not know the marital status of a female recipient, then use "Ms."

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If you know the name of the recipient, choose "Yours faithfully, " as your closing.

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Choose one version of your possible exams and practice. 

Teams- Proefexamen Schrijven A & B

Have a look at Examenversies

Good luck! 

Assignment(letter of application = sollicitatiebrief) 

Write a letter of application to Centre Forest Inc.They are a large company that protect forests around the world. Their job openings/ vacancies are posted on their website and the newspapers. They are looking for volunteers to help around in teams in South America.

Talk about:

Your good points / characteristics;

Your previous experiences;

Why you should be considered as a great candidate for such a mission.

• Make your letter as formal as possible.