English 2.4 lesson 6 write an email

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English 2

Term 4 | 2021

Lesson 3: Write a business English E-mail

What we will do today

• FEEDBACK
• Brainstorm
• Learn tips + phrases needed for writing a business E-mail
• Complete practice exercises
• Check in on our progress/look at where we are going
• Work on the next writing assignment

Group task

Break up into your project groups now and brainstorm who each member can write their business English Email to. It must be in English, so try to find appropriate international businesses or professionals to contact in your destination city/begin writing your Email. 

Come back to the general room at ___.

Which ideas did you come up with?

SANDWICH TIME

Video - business English email

Tip 1: keep it short

Why is it important to keep your E-mail short/to the point?

Video - business English email

Tip 2 : be specific

Why is it important to be specific & how can you be specific?

Video - business English email

Tip 3: mind your words

What should you keep in mind when "minding" your words?

Informal vs formal

Match the informal phrase to the formal phrase on the next slide

Go to Joinmyquiz

https:

1. What do you need?	Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the meeting.
2. Sorry, I can't make it.	Please accept my apologies for...
3. I promise.	I would be grateful...
4. I'm really sorry about.	Please let us know your requirements.
5. Please...	With reference to...
6. Don't forget...	I can assure you that...
7. Re	We would like to remind you...

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Beginnings & Endings

Match the beginning to the right ending

I am writing with regard to your recent email. We regret to inform you that there are no double rooms available for the nights you require.	Should you need any further information about room availability, we will be happy to assist you.
I've just heard about the Paris contract. It's fantastic news - you worked really hard and deserve this success.	I think this is just the beginning of our work in the French market.

A. 

B

I am writing with regard to your recent email. We regret to inform you that there are no double rooms available for the nights you require. Should you need any further information about room availability, we will be happy to assist you.

1. This is a formal mail
2. This is an informal mail

I've just heard about the Paris contract. It's fantastic news - you worked really hard and deserve this success. I think this is just the beginning of our work in the French market.

1. This is a formal mail
2. This is an informal mail

Sentence building

Simple sentence order follows subject + verb + object

This report will analyze our current marketing strategy.

Practice

Rewrite the following sentences in the right order.

I am writing / your offices in Moscow / to let you know / next month / I am coming to visit / that

to consult with you / I will take the opportunity / about our strategic plan / for Eastern Europe, / which / for some time / we have been working on

Review

Review

What you have completed already:

1. blog

2. travel article

3. introduction to research proposal

What you still need to do:

1. business Email (due before the next lesson on Teams)

2. advice chapter (summative)

3. vlog (summative)

Have a lovely May break!