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, I am writing to complain about the poor quality of the items which I received from your company. I have no other alternative but to cancel the order which 1
Glaston Putteries LTD Clayfield, Brunley BB10 1RQ Dear Mr/Ms Merton, I am writing in connection with your advertisement in yesterday's Post. It was about your company looking retailers for your products. At the moment our company is in search for new suppliers, therefore we might be interested in selling some of your products in our shops in France. As the advertisement was rather brief, we have some questions about the possible business arrangement. The main concern is about your price range. We would be very grateful when you could send us the price list. In addition, it would be nice, when you could add the list of products and their qualities. Our company has eight stores in France, so our orders could be quite big. Thus we would appreciate if you could advise us of your terms of payment and any discount available. The last thing we are interested in is your delivery policy. We need to be sure that you can deliver our order in two months time.
a shift would be? As for accommodation, what would the three-month rent be in total? Finally, I was wondering/may I ask how much I could expect to earn/what the offered salary is. Being an 18-year-old school leaver from Estonia, I am eager to improve my English skills as well as gain work experience in catering services abroad. I would therefore appreciate it if you gave me more details about your job offer. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely M.Mets Mari Mets (See the rubric at http://www.ekk.edu.ee/vvfiles/1/inglisek_2009_1vihik.pdf) LETTER OF APPLICATION Make sure it is specific to both the organization and the job. Consider discussing the following topics in your letter of application: How the organization's personality and mission align with your own values. How your background makes you a valuable asset to the role and to the organization.
FORMAL LETTER 120 (+/-10%) words I It is a formal letter. Do not use any contracted forms (don’t, can’t, I’m etc.)! II * Dear Mr. Smith / Dear Ms. Smith (No first name!!!) * Kui teame nime, siis lõpp – Yours sincerely ja ülesandes antud nimi * Kui nime pole öeldud, siis – Dear Sir or Madam * Kui nime ei tea, siis lõpus Yours faithfully ja ülesandes antud nimi Do not use your own name!!! Te olete kas Jürid või Marid, Urved või Urmased jne. Enamasti Mart Mets või Mari Mets TYPES OF LETTERS 1) Asking for advice I am writing to ask if you could help me with … I am writing to ask for your advice … Closing line: I would appreciate if you could give me your advice as soon as possible.
To list points: firstly/to begin with/in the first place, secondly/ furthermore/also/moreover/in addition To add emphasis: especially, in particular, particularly, more importantly To conclude/summarise: taking everything into account, all things considered, to sum up To make recommendations: I would recommend/suggest ..., one solution/recommendation would be to..., it would be a good idea to... To express cause and result: by doing this, we could..., doing this would solve the problem, in order to, so that, this would mean that, as a result, this way General outline for letters: Salutation - Paragraph 1 - Paragraphs 2, 3 - Final paragraph - Name Dear... Reason for writing development closing remarksYours... Ametlik kiri, kui saaja nimi on teada 2nd August, 2011 Dear Mr Smith, ------------------------------------------------ Yours sincerely, Mary Stevens Ametlik kiri, kui saaja nimi ei ole teada 5th September, 2011 Dear Sir/Madam,
In case newspaper's name is not mentioned in the task, it would be good if you could make one up. P1: General information For example: ,,I am writing to you in response to your advertisement in The Times about a flat to let at Finsbury Park, London." This would be the whole first paragraph and totally acceptable. Usually it is quite well said in the task, which information you have to ask. There are about 6-7 questions. It is essential that you put them in a logical order. Some of the questions (at least 3-4 questions) should be indirect questions. NB! Sentence ,,Could you tell me, when will be the flat available" is NOT an INDIRECT QUESTION, because it is a request. Requests are not good to be used in a formal letter. These questions should be used in one paragraph. It would be good if you could give some extra information about one of the questions, why you have to ask that. The extra information in my example is marked with yellow backround. P2: Q1, Q2
Letter of application Salutation Dear Sir or Madam Dear Sir/Madam Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms Paragraph 1 Reason for writing, name of the available position (+add the source, if available) I am writing to apply for the post advertised in... I am writing in response to your advertisement in... Paragraph 2, 3 What are you doing now, previous experience Qualifications (also personality traits, if necessary) NB! Relevant information I have graduated from... (with honors) My degree is in... I attended a.... course
(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 Informal endings (Best wishes, Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms- when u know name. + full name ) For example_:(the item in question,
14 Angel Street England 12113 25 January 2011 Dear Sir or Madam I am writing to enquire about the Discount Bike advertisment that I recently saw advertised in the latest issue of Mountain Biking magazine. Next month I am going on a cycling holiday in the mountains with some of my friends. The landscape is quite rough there, so could you tell me if your bikes are good for riding on rough terrain? Could you also suggest if I should get a touring bike or an adventurer bike? I am going with 2 friends and we are planning to take a lot of luggage, so could you tell me if
Dear Sir/Madam (,) ----- Yours faithfully (,) (no name) Dear Ms/Mr Smith (,) ---- Yours sincerely (,) (w/ name) Layout My address Name Receiver’s name Address Salutation ( Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr/Ms/Mrs/Miss) Introduction: WHY I am writing Main body of the letter: WHAT I want to say ONE thing at a time; explain Conclusion: Solution, polite closure, reference for future meeting etc. Sign off (Yours faithfully, yours sincerely) Name Letter of Complaint 1. Salutation 2. Reasons for writing I am writing to complain about a kettle … 3. Complaint with justification / explanation
Writing tasks Formal letters 120 words I Tegemist on ametliku kirjastiiliga ja lühivormid (don't, can't, I'm etc.)on keelatud! Kaotate kohe punkte II * Dear Mr. Smith (ja eesnime ei tohi kirjutada!!!) * Kui teame nime, siis lõpp Yours sincerely ja allkiri ja ülesandes antud nimi * Kui nime pole öeldud, siis Dear Sir or Madam * Kui nime ei tea, siis lõpus Yours faithfully ja allkiri ja ülesandes antud nimi Enda nime ei tohi mitte mingil juhul kirjutada!!!!! Te olete kas Jürid või Marid, Urved või Urmased jne. Kirjade tüübid: 1) Kui peate kirjutama kirja , kus tuleb kelleltki nõu küsida, siis alustage: I am writing to ask if you could help me with... I am writing to ask for your advice... Ja lõpetage I would appreciate if you could give me your advice as soon as possible või I look
c) a person The first time I met Kati was in 2010. I first met her on the eve of my university life as she arrived in my dormitory room quite late at night. I wasn't very fond of her at that moment. She has an oval face that is covered with freckles. Her complexion is very fair, she doesn't tan at all. She has blue eyes that match her blonde hair and complexion. She has a narrow nose, everything about her is slim. She is very thin and looks sometimes younger than she is, she's in her mid twenties. She has one of the most peculiar personalities I know. She is sometimes very quiet and completely shuts me out and then she can be very chatty. Her views of the world could be categorized as pessimistic, but I know she secretly harbours a lot of positivity. She often second guesses herself and that makes her kind of a perfectionist. I sometimes feel as if she is slow on purpose, but I know it's just the way she's made.
18th February, 2015 Dear Ms Lake, I am writing to you regarding the advertisement in “Yes! Student magazine”. I would like to apply for the position of Activities Organiser. I am an 18-year-old student from Tallinn, Estonia. This year I am finishing the high school and I am planning to go to Ireland for my university studies. I had previous experience in organising events for children while working in “Vesiroos”, a summer camp in Estonia in July and August 2014. My duties included arranging outdoor games for children aged 7-11. I am confident that I am suitable for the job because I am good at organising different leisure activities. Furthermore, I love working with children and I have plenty of ideas what to do in a summer camp. I would like to enquire about the work in the camp. Could you let me know how many people will take part in one group
I am writing to enquire some details in connection with your trip. You arrive at Larnica airport by the company driver. I would appreciate if you could inform me about your preferences in accommodation. It is a possibility to stay at the Amathus Beach Hotel or in the hostel of the training centre. I also would be very grateful if you could have your presentation about your products as well on handouts and I would be glad to have the latest catalogue of your products with the price list. Please let me know if the arrangements suit you. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Training Manager Elena Theodorou Signature
Genetic modification of food results in increased toxins and diseases as genes from an allergic plant can transfer to target plant. Genetically modified crops can cause serious environmental problems as an engineered gene may prove toxic to wildlife. Another drawback is that increased use of toxins to make insect resistant plant can cause resultant organisms to become resistant to antibiotics. FIND OUT 5 REASONS TO AVOID GM FOOD. If humans continue moving forward in such a harmful way towards the future, then there will be no future to consider. Although it’s true that we cannot physically stop our ozone layer from thinning there are still so many things we can do. Sustainability is the key to prevent or reduce the effect of environmental issues. There is now clear scientific evidence that humanity is living unsustainably, and that an unprecedented collective effort is needed to return human use of natural resources to within sustainable limits
· action set by a timetable or usually schedule Present A: He is speaking. · action taking place in the at the moment, Continuous N: He is not speaking. moment of speaking just now, Q: Is he speaking? Listen!, Look!, · action taking place only for a now, right now limited period of time · action arranged for the future Past Simple A: He spoke. · Finished action in the past yesterday, 2 N: He did not speak. minutes ago, in Q: Did he speak
H-Helen, J - Julia 1.Receiving a money order H: - Hello, I would like to cash a money order. J: - Hello! You should present your identity card. H: - But, you know, I'd like to receive money order for my sister. How do I go about it? J: - Your identity card and letter of attorney, please. H: - Here you are. J: - Well...Unfortunately, I can't cash your money order your signature is not witnessed. H: - Ok. Than, please, I'd like to cash my money order. J: - Take this form and fill it in. May I see your passport? H: - Yes. Please. So...Should I write my full name, my passport number and the sum of money that has been sent to me, right? J: - Certainly. How would you like the money? H: - I prefer one hundred rouble notes, if you don't mind. J: - Here is your money. H: - Thank you Getting a post-restante. H: - Hi, Julia! What are you doing here? J: - I'm getting post restante letter from Boris... H: -Ah, yeah, remember him. What is he saying?
... Closing remarks: Please do not hesitate to contact me if / should you require further information..../ I am available for the interview at your convenience./ I would be available for the interview at any time./ I would be pleased to supply you with any further details. LETTER OF INVITATION Accepting invitation Opening remarks: I am writing to thank you for the kind invitation/ Thank you for the kind invitation which I would be honoured to accept, etc. Closing remarks: I look forward to seeing you /We await the event with great anticipation, etc. Refusing invitation Opening remarks: We thank you for your recent invitation to ... but .... etc. Closing remarks: I am sorry to miss the opportunity of/ Thank you again for the invitation/ I hope we will have the opportunity to meet, etc. LETTER OF COMPLAINT Opening remarks: I am writing to complain about / regarding / on account of/ /because of/ on the subject of / I am
Date:2nd May 2011 The purpose of this report is to comment on conditions in the college and to make recommendations for possible improvements. Although conditions are generally good, there are one or two problems. Firstly, in large classes, there is not much desk space. Secondly, the classrooms tend to be darl, especially in the winter months. Finally, during video lessons, some of us find it difficult to see screen properly. There are number of changes that could be made in order to improve the situation. To begin with, I would strongly suggest that the number of students per class kept to below ten. In this way... To sump up, while most of us are satisfied with the conditions, I feel that above improvements would make things even better. If these suggestions were carried out... Complaint Dear Sir I am writing to complain about the holiday apartment I rented from you on 15th of August. I believe your advertisement was misleading in a number of ways.
I believe that I would be suitable for this post In the main body I am an 18-year-old student.../ I am 18 years old.... I am currently in the final year of ..... I am currently studying for my Secondary School Certificate / High School Diploma / University Degree – BA or BSc I have been studying ...... for ....years I have just finished secondary school I hold a full driving licence / I have a clean driving licence I believe I am suitable for this post as I already have experience .... I am quite good at .... I also have qualifications in (first aid) I have the language skills needed for this job I have a working knowledge of (German) I have the basic knowledge of (French) I have a good command of (the English language) I am able to carry out most day-to-day tasks in (English)
Chapter 21 Chapter 42 Chapter 1 It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered the rightful property of some one or other of their daughters. "My dear Mr. Bennet," said his lady to him one day, "have you heard that Netherfield Park is let at last?" Mr. Bennet replied that he had not. "But it is," returned she; "for Mrs. Long has just been here, and she told me all about it." Mr. Bennet made no answer. "Do you not want to know who has taken it?" cried his wife impatiently. "You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it." This was invitation enough. "Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs
I would like to attend the TV talent show. I am 19 years old, have graduated from Viljandi Gymnasium and finished Viljandi Music School. I like to sing very much and I play the piano. I would like to come to the show to get some performance experience and I would like to sing in the TV talent show as an individual. I would like to come on Saturnday December 3rd if possible but I do not understand what is happening in September? Could you clarify this for me, please? I am looking forward to hearing for you. Yours faithfully Mari Mets. 14 February, 2014 Dear Mr Murphy I am writing in response to your advertisement in the last week's edition of ,,Sakala" for the summer job. I would like to apply for this job. I am 20 years old, lively and cheerful and I would like to work at your see-front cafe. However, I also have some questions. For example how many hours is my work day long? Do I
By the 1889s other applications for rockets were being developed. They were used for signalling, for whaling, and even for rescuing people from sinking ships. If a boat got into trouble near to the shore, a rocket with a thin rope tied to it would be fired out over the boat; survivors in lifeboats could use the ropes to pull themselves ashore. These traditional rockets are still used as distress signals on boats and planes. However, in the 1920s and 30s a great leap forward in the use of rockets took place with the introduction of liquid fuel. This made rockets much more powerful. The new rockets were so impressive that for the first time people began to seriously think about using rockets to take people to space. The development of the space rockets took place during World War II. It was the Germans who built the first really big rockets, as a way of bombing Britain without needing to use aircraft. First the V1 was
"you" is spelled with a capital letter only at the beginning of a sentence, NEVER in the middle In official emails do not abbreviate (e.g., "I am" instead of "I'm", "do not" instead of "don't", "cannot" instead of "can't" etc). Also, do not use colloquial expressions such as "fyi" etc. Pay attention to punctuation and spelling use spell check. Specifics beginning a letter If you don't know the name of the recipient: Dear Sir/Madam, To whom it may concern, If you know the name of the recipient: Dear Mr/Ms Jones, If you know the name and it's informal (or you have been writing emails to each other back and forth quite a lot already): Hello! Hello, Mary, Dear Mary, Specifics ending a letter If you begin with "Dear Sir/Madam,", end with "Yours faithfully," If you begin with "Dear Mr/Ms Smith,", end with "Yours sincerely,"
The first thing I would like to know is whether we can take our dog with us, or are there extra conditions? As we usually travel by car and it is said in your advertisement that it is possible to park a car, but I wonder if we have to pay extra for it. I hope you can also let me know about the holiday house which has 2 bedrooms and a kitchen. However, if I want to buy some food, is there a fridge I could use? As the advert states one week costs € 252. Could you also inform me if the price includes bed linen and towels too or I have to bring my own? Finally, I am interested whether you have the Internet access where I can find out more details. I look forward to hearing from you. Your faithfully, Mari Mets
remarks cordially invite you to, Your presence is come and spend some time, Please come required at, You are invited to attend, etc. to, I'd love it if you could come to, etc. Closing We should be grateful if you could inform I love to see you again, I hope you'll be remarks us, We hope to see you, Please indicate able to make it, Please let me know as whether you will be able to attend, etc. soon as possible, I'm looking forward to, etc. Accepting an invitation Formal Informal Opening I would be delighted to, I would be I'd love to come, Thanks for the kind remarks honoured to, I am writing to accept you kind invitation, The party you invited me to invitation, etc
I can dispense with your polite attentions. ELMIRE We're only paying what is due you, mother. Why must you go away in such a hurry? MADAME PERNELLE Because I can't endure your carryings-on, And no one takes the slightest pains to please me. I leave your house, I tell you, quite disgusted; You do the opposite of my instructions; You've no respect for anything; each one Must have his say; it's perfect pandemonium. DORINE If . . . MADAME PERNELLE You're a servant wench, my girl, and much Too full of gab, and too impertinent And free with your advice on all occasions. DAMIS But . . . MADAME PERNELLE You're a fool, my boy--f, o, o, l Just spells your name. Let grandma tell you that I've said a hundred times to my poor son, Your father, that you'd never come to good Or give him anything but plague and torment. MARIANE I think . . . MADAME PERNELLE O dearie me, his little sister! You're all demureness, butter wouldn't melt In your mouth, one would think to look at you.
How old is he? 19. Mul on teile midagi erilist. I've got smth special for you. 20. Kuidas sellega oleks, kas see ei oleks How about this, wouldn't it be nice? kena? 21. Mul on just see (õige asi) teile. I have right thing for you. 22. Las ma vaatan kas ma leian teile midagi. Let me see if I can find you smth. 23. Kas see ei näe kena välja? Doesn't it look nice? 24. Kas see sobib? (õige suurus). Does it fit? 25. Kas see pole liiga kitsas/väike? Isn't it too tight/small? 26. Las ma näitan teile seda. Let me show you this one. 27. See on tõesti ideaalne teile. This is really perfect for you. 28. See on just see mida te otsite. This is just the thing you are looking for. 29. Ma võin teile näidata kahte head
William Shakespeare (baptised 26 April 1564 – died 23 April 1616) was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "The Bard"). His surviv- ing works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been trans- lated into every major living language, and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon. At the age of 18 he married Anne Hathaway, who bore him three children: Susanna, and twins Hamnet and Judith. Between 1585 and 1592 he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part owner of the playing company the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. He ap- pears to have retired to Stratford around 1613, where he died three years later
Books are expensive. (NOT The books are expensive.) I love music. (NOT I love the music.) 10. Use had better, not have better. I think you'd better see the doctor. (NOT I think you have better see the doctor.) We'd better ask John to help us. 11. Use the present progressive am playing, is raining etc to talk about things that are continuing at the time of speaking. I'm playing very badly today. (NOT I play very badly today.) Look! It's raining! (NOT Look! It rains!) 12. Use for with a period of time. Use since with the beginning of the period. for the last two hours = since 9 o'clock for three days = since Monday for five years = since I left school I've been learning English for five years. (NOT I've been learning English since three years.) We've been waiting for ages, since eight o'clock. 13. Don't separate the verb from the object. VERB OBJECT She speaks English very well . (NOT She speaks very well English.)
jagama esimesi muljeid - to shre first impressions 9 millist iseloomustust te vajate - what kind of characteristic would you need usaldusväärne kirurg - a trustworthy surgeon üsna tugev ja terve - pretty strong and fit täpne ja heade kommetega sekretär - a punctual and well-mannered secretary tundma kohalikke olusid - to know local matters leplik inimene - an agreeable person selle töö eelised ja pahed - the advantages and the disadvantages of the job pane järjekorda - to put in the order ( put them in the order) küsige kordamööda - to act in turn tähelepanelik kelner - an attentive waiter hoolikas lendur - a careful pilot järjekindel ja töökas õpetaja - a persistent and hardworking teacher vaimukas ja tähelepanelik ülemus - a witty and attentive boss tegelema raskete inimestega - to deal with difficult people kannatlik ja väljendusrikas mees - a tolerant and expressive man suure toiduainete kaupluse turvamees - a store detective in a supermarket
18 February 2012 Dear Mr Janssen Thank you for your letter 15th of February 2012 in which you requested information about our touring bikes. We would like to point out that the terms of trade are following: · quantity discounts are offered on orders over £ 10,000; · delivery time is usually 3 months after receipt of order; · credit will be given for facilities only after trading for at least 1-year with the company. We enclose our price list and catalog as a pdf file. Thank you for taking interest in our company. Do not hesitate to contact us again if you require any further information. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours sincerely, (Signature) Robert Morris Sales Director UK Cycles
PR office to journalist. But the key to making the right decision, says Lees, is to bring your dream back down to life with a hard thump. "I always say to people, 'Find out what you will actually be doing in the job of your dreams. What does the nitty-gritty day-to- day work involve?'" Conversely, he says, people should not be put off by their dreams. "If you did a straw poll of the number of peoplewho think about changing career and those who actually do it, you'd be looking at less than 5 per cent. And yet it's never been easier. Portfolio careers are becoming normal and it's increasingly possible to make the change gradually by training part-time. One question I ask people is, 'What will happen if you don't do it?' The answer inevitably is that they will wish they had." There are plenty of organisations able to help people embark on their journey of career change. SMP Solutions is among them. Steve Preston, the director, says that while some
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