formal letter + standaard zinnen

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• MBO
• Studiejaar 1

How to write a formal letter

Planning

- Look back on last week

- Goals of this week

- Formal letter -> structure and useful phrases

- Assignment

- Closing off

Goals

- At the end of the lesson I know the structure of a formal letter

- At the end of the lesson I know some useful phrases for a formal letter

- I have practised writing a formal letter

When do you write a formal letter?

Structure

Introduction

Opening

Body

Ending

What can you write to open your letter?

What can you write as an introduction?

What can you write as a conclusion?

What can you write as an ending?

Useful phrases

• "Dear sir/madam, Dear Mr McKenzie,"
• "The reason (why) I am writing this letter is because...."
• “I am looking forward to hearing from you (soon)” 
  
• “I am looking forward to your reply”  
•  "Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely,”

Assignment:

Write a short covering letter. Think of the discussed structure.

Write a short covering letter to a potential employer to accompany your CV. Include:

1. an introduction: introduce yourself and say where you saw the job advert.

2. a summary of your qualifications

3. a summary of your experience in the construction industry.

Next week: comparing letters in groups, so please save your result.