H5 Letter writing - useful sentences

H5 - Schrijfvaardigheid
Formeel taalgebruik
Handige zinnen

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This lesson contains 17 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 45 min

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H5 - Schrijfvaardigheid
Formeel taalgebruik
Handige zinnen

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Formeel taalgebruik
  • Geen verkortte vormen:
"I couldn't ..." -> "I could not ..."

  • Indirect taalgebruik: 
"I want ..." -> "I would like ..."

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Formeel taalgebruik
Formeel taalgebruik -> 
  • Vaker langere woorden
  • Vaker gebruik van modale werkwoorden
(could, should, might, etc.)

  • Vaak voorkomende constructies
Standaard zinnen, makkelijk aanpasbaar!

Slide 3 - Slide

Put the words in the correct order:
All standard sentences that you could use in your own writing!

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writing – enquire – am – I – about – college – your – to – at – courses

Slide 5 - Open question

connection – am – I – advertisement – your – with – in – writing

Slide 6 - Open question

Opening a letter:
  • I am writing to enquire about courses at your college
  • I am writing in connection with your advertisement

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would – I – apply – general manager – position – of – to – the – for – like

Slide 8 - Open question

Applying for a position:
  • I would like to apply for the position of general manager.

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could – possible – Please – as – you – soon – replace – as – goods – the

Slide 10 - Open question

company – I – your – would – about – grateful – information – if – you – me – send – could – be

Slide 11 - Open question

Asking nicely
  • Please could you replace the goods as soon as possible
  • I would be grateful if you could send me information about your company

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hope – any – I – caused – inconvenience – this – that – not – has - you

Slide 13 - Open question

inform – refund – cannot – offer – a – you – you – regret – I – to – that – we

Slide 14 - Open question

manager – something – the – unless – to – is – complain – done – to - , - forced – will – be – We

Slide 15 - Open question

reply – look – I – your – forward – receiving – to

Slide 16 - Open question

  • I am writing to enquire about courses at your college.
  • I am writing in connection with your advertisement.
  •  I would like to apply for the position of general manager
  • I am delighted to inform you that you have passed your examinations.
  •  I regret to inform you that we cannot offer you a refund.
  • Please allow me to apologise for the problems you have had.
  • Please could you replace the goods as soon as possible.
  • I would be grateful if you could send me information about your company.
  • Unless something is done, we will be forced to complain to the manager.
  • I look forward to receiving your reply.
Expressing a wish - We hope that this has not caused you any inconvenience

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