Letters Letters FORMAL, INFORMAL, TRANSACTIONAL TASK 1 Read the extracts and answer the questions. · Where are the extracts from? · What is the purpose of each letter? · How do they differ? · Which extracts are examples of formal letters? · How is the reader addressed in a formal letter? · What are the closing remarks for formal letters? · What is the salutation in a friendly letter? · How would you end extracts 1,2,3 ? · How would you begin the extracts 4 and 5? 1. Dear Mr Miller, I received your kind invitation to the reception. Unfortunately, owing to other commitments. I will be unable to attend ... 2. Dear Ralph, l just got your invitation to the company's event. l `m afraid I can't make it because I've a/ready made plans which l can "t change ... 3. Dear Sirs,
CURRICULUM VITAE Personal Information Name: Sinu Nimi Date of Birth: 18.12.1092 Nationality: Estonian Address: Võidu Street 10-23, Tallinn Education and Qualifications Secondary School: Kiviõli First Secondary School Experience 2009 summer: assistant in Erra gardening and babysitter for three months Other Skills First Aid Certificate Interests sport, cars, cooking,reading,fishing 10 February 2010-02-10 Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of farm worker in France which I saw advertised in The Guardian last week. I would be interested in picking grapes. I enclose a copy of my CV. I would like to work for you because I am very interested in farm work. I would also like to learn about a different culture as I feel that intercultural understanding is very important. I am a hard-working and ve
Useful Vocabulary for Letters of Application In the introduction I am writing to apply for the post/ position of .....as advertised / which was advertised ( in the Times on 13 May 2010 / in the local newspaper/ on the noticeboard in my school) I am writing in response to the job which I saw advertised in (the Daily Herald) With reference to your advertisement in the Guardian (of 25 January 2003), I would like to apply for the post of ...... I saw your advertisement in.....
you can see that I have the programming skills needed for this job. I speak English fluently and have a good working knowledge of Estonian. I have a clean driving licence and have always been interested in IT-Programming. I would like to work for your company as it would give me an opportunity to develop my English and programming skills further, and I am sure that it will be very enjoyable job for me. I am enclosing a copy of my CV with this letter. I would be available for an interview here in Estonia at any time convenient to you. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Your name
IdaVirumaa 20608 18 November 2008 Mrs J. Lo Personnel Officer AUDI AG City Road London EC3 4HJ Dear Mrs Lo I would like to apply for the position advertised in The Murzilka on 10 November for a Sales Manager. As you will see from my curriculum vitae, the work I did in my last position is practically the same as in position offered. I dealt with all sales manager's duties: dealing with customers, presentations at work meetings, the organization of goods delivering, working with computer application Microsoft Office XP, etc. Your advertisement asked for a knowledge of languages. I can speak both good English and Estonian. My mother tonque is Russian. Now as a hobby, I am learning Italian. I am particularly interested in the position you are offering, as I would like to become a part of AUDI AG. I like cars very much, especially AUDI models. I read a lot of technical information about cars construction and I have some experience in repairing my AUDI A4.
These letters are often written in response to an advertisement. 1. What is the intended purpose of the inquiry that I intend to write? 2. Who is the intended recipient? 3. How can I let my recipient know that I am seriously interested in their product/service/job offer? General Rules to Follow: Be polite. Be clear and organized about what you want/need to know. Express thankfulness for time and effort. The K.I.S.S. principle keep it short and simple SAMPLE LETTER Dear Ms Smith I am writing in response to your advertisement to enquire about the pub and restaurant placement in England. /I am writing to enquire about the pub and restaurant placement in England, as advertised by you. To start with, where in England/in which area of England is the workplace located? Could you also tell me which positions are available/you are seeking to fill, and how long a workday/how many hours a shift would be
Writing Letter/Email [ greeting- PH1 Opening remarks, reason for writing-PH2,3 developments(arengud)-PH4 closing remarks- sign off] Informal- are sent to people you know well. Semi-formal- to your friend parents Formal-are normally sent to people an (friends, relatives) ect.. official position or to people u dont know well An informal greeting (Dear Formal greetings (Dear Mr and Formal greetings: Dear Sir/Madam-when u dont know the Lucy, Uncle Bill,Mum) Mrs Jones, ) name. Friendly, relaxed style (How
...for.... I am very interested in applying for this position, I am writing with regard to your advertisement for.., I am writing with reference to your advertisement in..., I would like to apply for the post/job/position of... which I saw advertised in... Closing: I hope you will consider me for the job, I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible, I would be available for an interview at any time, I attach my CV and a reference letter from..., I look forward to meeting you to discuss the possibility of employment, thanking you in advance Letter of inquiry (Asking for information) Opening: I am writing to inquire about, could you possibly send me further details about, may I request information about, I would like to enquire exactly Closing: I would appreciate it if you could inform me as soon as possible, I look forward to receiving your answer, it would be of great help if you could send me the details Giving information
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