Letter/email, forms, postcard

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 3

English Writing

Part B

What elements should your letter contain?

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

Closing:

Thanks for your attention and time.

Yours sincerely,

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,

To fill in a form

• Employment, lost items, reservations, etc
• Little space
• Give short answers and ...
• Give clear and relevant answers
• What is asked? Read the question carefully! 

What does AM and PM mean when you talk about time?

What does 'applicant' mean?

1. The contact person with the company
2. The person wanting the job
3. A review of your schooling and work experience
4. Diplomas

What is a reference?

1. Someone who can tell a lot about your personality.
2. The personel person at the company.
3. An overview of your schooling and work experience

What does 'surname' mean?

1. First name
2. Last name
3. Family name
4. Second name

Fill in a form

• Read the application form.
• Are there words you don't know?
• Let's go through it together.

Recap

Letter/email

Formal/informal

Difference in greeting/body/closing

Forms

Little space, short relevant answers

In class

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