P4 VEILIGHEID letter of application

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

Period 4; 

The letter of application

Goals today;

-I can tell the difference between formal and informal language.

-I know how to write a formal letter.

-I can write a letter of application.

Formal & informal language

Formal writing:

-For writing to people you don't know.

Boss, companies, letter of application

-You have a certain body you need to follow

-No abbreviations (Afkortingen) or streetlanguage

Informal writing:

-For writing to people you know.

Friends, family, reactions on social media

-Abbreviations are allowed, but not advised to use in exams.

The informal letter

Basics & practice

-For writing to people you know.

Friends, family, reactions on social media

-Abbreviations are allowed, but not advised to use in exams.

Whereas in a formal letter you have to write formally (makes sense), you are allowed to use simple and more informal language in a formal writing piece.

Let's practice:

Respond to the letter in about 10 sentences.

-Write about your life now.

-two things that you've done since last meeting Sam.

The formal letter

Basics 

The formal letter needs to be structured in a set way.

You have to follow the 'rules' with this kind of letter.

Look at the structure and see what you MUST include in your letter (both formal or letters of application).

Remember this!

Dear Miss Booij / Dear Mrs Booij (You know the name)

Or Dear sir/madam (you don't know the name)

You always end with: Your faithfully (Don't know name) or your sincerely (You know the name)

The formal letter

Basics (2)

Dear Miss Booij / Dear Mrs Booij (You know the name)

Always start the letter using the correct form of Mr./Mrs./Miss/Ms.!

Remember if the name/gender is unclear, use sir/madam instead.

The formal letter

Time to practice!)

Before we start with the exercises (next slides)

-Have a look at the structure of the formal letter (again).

-Read the last piecs of information about language styles:

You have three language styles, in which it is sometimes okay to use semi-formal language.

In this case you are familiar with someone, but you still have to use a formal writing style. 

Think about; teacher, colleagues

What do you take with you about formal and informal writing (After the previous slides)?

What language style to use with whom?

Informal

Semi-formal

Formal

Government

Complaint

Application

Family

Business relation

Colleagues

Teacher

Friends

Student

Formal language

Informal language

I would like my money back.

I would like a refund.

The products are delayed.

The products are too late.

I regret the mistake we made.

I am sorry for the mistake we made.

Put the parts of a formal letter in the correct order

Steps:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Your address

Date

The address of the person who receives the letter.

Dear sir/madam,

Reason for writing and the main points

Thank you for consideration/I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely/yours faithfully/kind regards

FORMAL

INFORMAL

How to Drop the items in the right category.

Long sentences

Short sentences

Dear sir/madam

Hey Sam,

Address receiver

Application letter

No contractions

The formal letter

Time to practice!)

-have a final look at the structure of a formal letter.

-Write a letter of application for the following job offer.

-Write the letter to Miss Bianca Rozenhart.

-Reply as if you have all the requirements/ are willing to 

do all that are/is stated in the section 'Dit vragen we'.

  Preparation (writing)                  (Peer)Feedback

The formal letter

Feedback

Check the letter of your classmate for;

-Structure 

-Language (grammar)

-Language (vocabulary)

-Usage of capitals (hoofdletters)

-Formal language

Provide feedback to each other.

Want to have more, in detail-feedback?

Send your e-mail to the teacher and ask for feedback.