Writing A2 + Good Sites/Tips

• Engels
• MBO
• Studiejaar 2

Yes guys, the first question of this lesson is: What is the difference between a formal and informal letter/mail. 

The difference between a formal and informal mail is:

A letter is said to be informal when it is written in a friendly manner, to someone you are familiar with. Formal letters are written for official or professional communication. On the other hand, informal letters are used for casual or personal communication. There is a manner prescribed for writing formal letters

Letter writing in English

1. Nice, I am good at that!
2. I like it, but I am so so...
3. Mwe, I don't know
4. Oh no, I hate writing!

What is a mistake you always make in English? (writing mistake)

informal letter

Yes oke guys, now we've seen the video. You can tell me a bit more about an informal letter and what needs to be in it. 

Please typ your answer

ABOUT WRITING
Welke standaard zinnetjes kun je op kaarten tegenkomen?
(Answer in ENGLISH)

ABOUT WRTING TOO:
Welke standaard zinnetjes kun je in die emails tegenkomen?
(Answer in ENGLISH)

What kind of mistake do many students make when writing the English address?

What is the English word for
'schrift'?

1. book
2. map
3. writing book
4. notebook

What is 'handtekening' in English?

1. sign
2. hand writing
3. signature
4. hand drawing

Hoe zeg je in het Engels:
Wij zijn niet aan het schrijven.

1. We are not writing.
2. We write not.
3. We are not writeing.
4. We are not write.

What linking words can we use when writing in English?

Wat is de makkelijkste manier om de datum van vandaag te schrijven in het Engels?

Past continuous

was/were verb+ing

Present simple

Present continuous 

He is writing a book.

He writes books.

I am studying English

I usually go to bed by 9 o'clock

She does yoga every Monday.

I am calling my best friend.

He plays Fortnite all the time

present simple:
Every Wednesday I play hockey.

1. Onjuist: play = plays
2. Onjuist: Wednesday = wednesday
3. Juist, maar je mag ook i schrijven i.p.v I
4. Deze zin is juist in het Engels

"I want never gets" is very important in English writing. What does this expression mean? And what should you use instead of 'want'?

Probeer in het Engels op te schrijven: Hij bracht gisteren een bezoek aan de MTV studio in New York

Probeer in het Engels op te schrijven hoe je zegt dat: we maandag samen een film gezien hebben.

Je gaat 6 zinnen schrijven in het Engels.

In de 6 zinnen ga je vertellen hoe je weekend eruit ziet (dit mag ook zijn hoe je weekend eruit zag voor corona).

Wat moet er in je bericht staan? (in het Engels)
- de datum (bijv. 10 januari, maar dan in het Engels)
- een aanhef (zoiets als "beste", maar dan Engels) en afsluiting ("groetjes", of "tot ziens" in het Engels)
- stel jezelf voor (naam, leeftijd) en leg uit waarom je dit NU, op dit moment, aan het schrijven bent
- vertel waar je woont (weten ze waar dat ligt) en vertel iets over je familie
- vertel iets over je favoriete sport of hobby
- stel tenminste twee wh-vragen aan je nieuwe penvriend(in)

5.3 reading (personal letter)

Oke guys today we are going to discuss the different components which are in a personal letter. 

formal letter

Yes oke guys, now we've seen the video. You can tell me a bit more about an informal letter and what needs to be in it. 

Please typ your answer

Almelo, 14 November 2019

I am writing to apply for the vacancy of English teacher at your school. 

I hope to hear from you soon. 

Kind regards, 

Marcus Johansen

Dear Sir/ Madam, 

My skills are highly academic. Torturing students is what I love to do. Having fun is my middle name. Therefore I would be a perfect addition to your team.  

https://test-english.com/

a super site to do everythings: grammar (exercises + explanations) , listening, reading, use of English and writing!

Try level B2 (maybe even C1)!

writing

Your are going to describe yourself using the information on personal qualities.

1. Use your personal qualities.
2. In English!!!!
   
3. 100 words
   

Writing assignment 3

• Look at the assignment on the right. Read the letter I wrote you. You can find this in the appendix (bijlage) in your E-mail as well
  
• Write your letter back in English, including all parts underneath 'Tell me about' and all 5 parts of the personal letter.
• Hand this letter in by E-mail: 'Engels: writing assignment Dear teacher'.