This lesson contains 14 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.
Lesson duration is: 90 min
Items in this lesson
Writing A2 exam preparation
Slide 1 - Slide
Today
Writing A2 exam
preparation
After you have finished the exam
training go to Facet for reading and listening.
Slide 2 - Slide
What is a mistake you often make when writing a letter in English? Example: not checking your text for errors.
Slide 3 - Open question
Drag and drop
Er zijn verschillende manieren om iemand aan te spreken in een brief of mail afhankelijk van wat je van de geadresseerde weet. Sleep de aanhef op de juiste plaats.
Slide 4 - Slide
Dear Sirs,
Dear Sir/Madam,
Dear Miss Smith,
Dear Mrs Smith,
Dear Ms Smith,
Je schrijft een brief aan mevrouw Smith, waarvan je niet weet of ze getrouwd is.
Je schrijft een brief aan mevrouw Smith, waarvan je weet dat ze getrouwd is.
Je schrijft een brief aan Julia Smith, waarvan je zeker weet dat ze ongetrouwd is.
Je schrijft een brief aan de directeur van een bedrijf en je weet niet of het een man of vrouw is.
Je schrijft een brief aan twee mannelijke directeuren van wie je de naam niet kent.
Slide 5 - Drag question
What is the best dating to use in an English letter?
A
The date format: 1 January 2022
B
The date format: 01/01/22
C
The date format: 1st January 2022
D
The date format: January 1, 2022
Slide 6 - Quiz
Which is the correct way to close an informal letter in English?
A
Yours sincerely,
B
Yours faithfully,
C
With love,
D
Best regards,
Slide 7 - Quiz
When addressing an unfamiliar recipient, what is an appropriate formal email closing?
A
Yours sincerely,
B
Yours faithfully,
Slide 8 - Quiz
In a formal English letter, should you use contractions like 'I'm' and 'don't'?
A
Yes, contractions are acceptable.
B
No, contractions should not be used.
C
It depends on the recipient.
D
Contractions can be used sparingly.
Slide 9 - Quiz
Drag and drop
on the next slide are sentences about an unexpected event. Drag and drop them into the correct order to form a correct paragraph.
Slide 10 - Slide
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The dog was scared but unhurt.
The owner was very grateful, and I felt happy to help.
Last weekend, I saw a dog stuck in a bush.
I called the number on the dog's collar and found the owner.
I quickly ran to help the dog and managed to get it out safely.
Slide 11 - Drag question
To summarize
In a formal letter you write:
Naam van de ontvanger
You end the letter with yours sincerely or faithfully and you do not use contractions (I´m, don´t).
In an informal letter, you write:
Naam van de ontvanger, You end the letter with yours sincerely or faithfully, kind regards, best wishes etc.
In both, you may start a sentence with I.
Slide 12 - Slide
Tips for Writing:
Plan Your Writing: Think about what you want to say before you start writing.
Use Simple Sentences: Keep your sentences clear and simple.
Check Your Work: Read your writing again to check for any mistakes.
Stay on Topic: Make sure all your sentences are related to the topic.
Slide 13 - Slide
Go to Moodle schrijven and pick three assignments from the Examentraining
Are you done Go to Facet and practice reading and listening