Formal Writing: Letter writing practice

Practice makes perfect...
WRITING A FORMAL/COVER LETTER


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Practice makes perfect...
WRITING A FORMAL/COVER LETTER


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Agenda


- Identifying common mistakes - 10 minutes
- Finish yoor letter, use useful phrases
- hand in in teams


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Today's goals
- I can practice writing the content of a formal letter.
- I can identify common mistakes.
- I know how I will be graded on my formal letter.


At the end of class:

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FORMAL
INFORMAL
Dear Mrs. Brown,
Hi Molly,
Jenny,
Dear Sir or Madam,
Hey you,
To whom it may concern,
Dear colleagues:

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FORMAL
INFORMAL
Yours sincerely,
Cheers,
Love,
Yours faithfully,
See ya,
Best regards,
Yours faithfully,

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When do yo use ''Dear Sir or Madam''?
A
When you don't know the person you're writing to
B
When you do know who you're writing to
C
You can always use it
D
Never

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How do you end a formal letter?
A
Greetings,
B
Yours sincerely,
C
Sincerely,
D
Yours faithfully,

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Structure the application letter 

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Formal Expressions
I am writing to you to apply to the post of part-time job assistant.
My responsibilities there included serving customers as well as shelf-filling.
I consider myself to be a trustworthy, hardworking and enthusiastic person.
If necessary, I can supply you with references.
I would be grateful for the opportunity to visit your shop.
I will be available to start work from 22 July.
I am enclosing my CV.

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Write down 5 mistakes in this letter 

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