Writing and prepositions

• Engels
• ISK

Writing and prepositions

Planning

• Presentation (6)
• Writing an email
• Reading
• Log into Holmwoods (for real)

OUR AIM AT THE END OF CLASS

1. I CAN WRITE AN EMAIL AND SEND IT TO MY TEACHER
2. Ik ken het verschil tussen formeel en informeel

Basics email

Opening and closing

Subject

Message: intro-body-conclusion

What is the correct greeting of an email?

1. dear
2. Dear,
3. dear,
4. Dear

Closing formal letter/email

Know the name?              -->  Yours sincerely, 

Don't know the name?  -->  Yours faithfully,

Know the person?           -->  Kind regards,

What is the difference between formal and informal?

Formal

Greeting:

Dear Ms. White, Dear Sir/Madam,

Body:

We are writing to inform you that ... 

In regards to your letter from [date] ... 

How may we help you?

In order to make the necessary  repairs we ask you to send the item to ....

Closing:

Thanks for your attention and time.

Yours sincerely, or

Yours faithfully,

Informal

Greeting:

Hi Ben, Dear Ben,

Body:

How are you?

Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter

I was wondering if you’d like to go to the theatre with me?

Closing:

Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! 

Look forward to seeing you again.

Lots of love,

Dear Ben,

We must try and meet up soon. 

Best wishes,

I’m writing to ask for your help / you (if you could do me) a favour. 

Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter

I thought you might be interested to hear about / know that … 

Greeting

Body opening

giving news

request

closing

What is a formal greeting?

1. Dear Sir/Madam,
2. Hi Sir/Madam,
3. Hello Ben,
4. Dear Ben,

Which of these sentences can you use in a formal email/letter?

1. I’d be glad to join you and your friends on the trip.
2. Please give my love to Grandma.
3. How are the kids?
4. We are writing to inform you that ...

Assignment 

• Write me a formal email:
• You want to discuss your grades
• Requesting more difficult material
• You want to invite me to a party
• The email should be between 150-250 words

Assignment 

• Introduction: Briefly introduce yourself, including your name and the class you are in.
• Body: Clearly explain the purpose of your email. Be polite and provide necessary details.
• Closing: End your email with a polite closing statement (e.g., "Thank you for your time and understanding") and your full name.

What is the difference between formal and informal?