Leidsid 33 sarnast õppematerjali, mis on seotud failiga "LETTERS in English". Need materjalid aitavad sul teemat sügavamalt mõista.
remarks, hope, inform, letter, please, closing, invitation, further, accept, matter, once, look, apologise, again, experience, convenience, forward, attention, action, request, could, offer, grateful, giving, pleased, best, position, reference, date, find, contact, require, available, interview, opportunity, complain, draw, connection, express, feelWRITING LETTERS Letters of invitations Formal Informal Opening We would be honoured if you, I wish to I'm writing to invite you to, Why don't you 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.
considered, in conclusion, as I have said, as was previously stated, to sum up Additional linking words To refer to other sources according to, with reference to To express cause because of, owing to, due to, for this reason To express effect therefore, thus, as a result, consequently, so, as a consequence To emphasize what you say clearly, obviously, of course, needless to say, in particular To express reality in fact, actually, as a matter of fact, in practice, the fact of the matter is that To express difference between appearance and reality on the face of it, at first sight, apparently To express balance while, on the one hand, on the other hand, whereas To give examples for example, for instance To make general statements as a rule, generally, in general, as a general rule, on the whole To make partly correct statements up to a point, to a certain extent, to some extent, in a way, in a sense
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,
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
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
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 Final paragraph + closing sentence Closing remarks: thank the person for considering your application, ask the person to consider you for the job, mention the possibility of further communication. I have enclosed my CV... I am enclosing my curriculum vitae together with two references, I would be happy to provide any further information, if you wish me to attend an interview, I am available at any time, Thank you for considering my application. NB! I look forward to hearing from you. Sign-of
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 I was disappointed with the quality of the kettle that I bought at your store two days ago.
!!!! 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 forward to receiving your advice... 2) Kui peate kirjutama kirja , kus tuleb ise nõustada, siis alustage: I am writing in reply to your letter asking advice about.... Ettepanekuid tehke nii ---- I would suggest that, I would advise you to... If I were you, I would do ( teine tingimuslause. Ja saate plussid veel keerulise konstruktsiooni eest) Ja lõpetage I would very much like to know if this was helpful..; I hope this will be of help... 3) Kui tuleb kirjutada kaebekirja Alustage nii: I am writing to complain about...; Iam writing to draw your attention; I am writing to you in connection with (seoses millegiga)
Writing letters Main rules !!!Always write something on the "Subject" line (university emails: e.g. name or code of the course, then issue, topic etc) If the matter is urgent, you may write so on the "Subject" line Start and end your email properly (also making sure the other person knows who you are) "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:
Writing a formal letter in English An example of a task: You are trying to find accommodation for yourself in London while studying at a college there. You have the task of writing to Mr Sabir Siddique who has put the following advertisement in the newspaper. Read the advertisement and the notes you have made. Then write your letter to Mr. Siddique. Write a letter of 120 words. Do not write any addrsses. Flat to let Finsbury Park how far from central London? 10 minutes from Manor House tube Self-contained ground floor flat big enough for two? Bedroom, living room, study room Fully furnished what furniture? 90 pounds per week any extras to pay like electricity? Ideal for student 36 Stewart Street does it have a phone? available how soon? London N4 2PP 0181 809 7985
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
... I am patient and thorough in my work I feel that my experience in..... makes me well-suited for this position I consider myself to be (enthusiastic / hard-working / reliable / a good communicator) I am able to work independently and as a part of a team I enjoy working in a team I am interested in ... I would like to work for your company as it would give me an opportunity to develop my (English / computer) skills further This job would offer me more experience in.... I believe I will be a valuable asset to the firm In the conclusion I enclose my curriculum vitae for your consideration I enclose a reference from my present employer I am available for interview at any time convenient to you I would be happy to attend an interview at your convenience I can be contacted at the above address or by telephone on (103 24775)
Exiting, Full-filling, Never-ending Funny, Weird, Mad, Painful Trying, Hurting, Haunting Sad, Irrefutable Death 2. Short message a)note Dear Mike, Thank you for that amazing CD you gave me. It has changed my life and I love that band. Thank you! Love, Regina b) invitation Mr. and Mrs. Kelli are pleased to invite you to the engagement party of their son Calvin James at Ammende Villa on Saturday 28 September. RSVP by 15 September. 1 Kirjapraktika Portfoolio 2013 c) postcard Hi Dad Being in Portugal has been amazing so far. Jeremy and I have seen so many wonderful things. We've
term. We would be grateful if you would allow us to hold the party in the main hall on 30th May from 8pm to 11pm. We plan to have a disco and some refreshments. Melanie Clark is making the arrangements for the food and drink and Vicki Brown is organising the decorations. In accordance with the college rules, we will make sure the hall is cleaned immediately after the party. Also, as the party will be over before midnight I can assure that there will not be a problem about the noice. I hope that this meets with your approval. If you have any questions please do not hestitate to ask. Yours sincerely, allkiri Liis Perekonnanimi Application Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the position of information officer which was advertised in ,,The Evening News". I am 19 years old and am studying German at university. I am in my third year and would like the opportunity to practise my language skills with foreigners. I also speak some Spanish. I would
.. . Regarding my academic experience, I am currently ... . I am specialising in (sales and marketing). I am keenly (very) interested in acquiring (having) more theoretical knowledge/practical skills in this area. I have several experiences in ... . I believe my greatest strenghts are ... . In terms of my carreer, I see myself (doing something/as ...). I hope that the above experiences and skills make me convenient for filling this vacancy at your company. I am looking forward that my application can be assessed and approved at your earliest convenience. I am available for interview at your earliest convenience. If you have further details or information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Päris lõppu, pärast „Yours sincerely/faithfully..“, kui sul on midagi manuses saata, nt CV,
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. Long says that Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune from the north of England; that he came down on Monday in a chaise and four to see the place, and was so much delighted with it, that he agreed with Mr. Morris immediately; that he is to take possession before Michaelmas, and some of his servants are to be in the house by the end of next week." "What is his name?" "Bingley." "Is he married or single?" "Oh
haven't, my name's (...). It's very nice to see you all here today. I'm very pleased to be here. I'm glad you could all make it. Thanks for inviting me. Thank you (all) for coming. Title/Subject I'd like to talk (to you) today about ... I'm going to present the recent ... explain our position on ... introduce ... brief you on ... inform you about ... describe ... The subject of my talk focus presentation topic paper (academic) speech (usually to public audience) Purpose/Objective My purpose/objective/aim today is ... What I want to do this morning is ... I'm here today to ... We are here today to decide ... agree ... learn about ...
· Fine, thanks. / On top of the world, thanks. · OK, thanks · Not so bad, thanks. / Can't complain, thanks. · So so, thanks. / So and so, thanks. · Not so good, actually 1 The English alphabet Spelling Work with your partner and spell out first your name and then some names of places. Write down each letter as you hear it, and then say the word. The English alphabet on the phone: You might find the following alphabet (used by international airlines) useful when trying to spell a word on the telephone. A Alpha O Oscar Ä Alpha-Echo Ö Oscar-Echo B Bravo P Papa C Charlie Q Quebec D Delta R Romeo
In addition, I am hard-working and responsible. I passed my high school diploma with a distinction, and have recently passed the University of Tartu, so 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
Formal transactional letter Complaining: I am writing to you about (several problems related to my city break in June). I have been waiting for (two weeks for replay to my letter). To make matters worse, (we were informed that there was no record of our cheque being cashed). I am writing to complain about... I am sorry to inform you that... I was very disappointed with... I have some complaints about... I would be grateful if you could (refund the cost of the holiday as soon as possible.) Requesting: I am writing in response to (your advertisement in The Daily Standard on July 20th) I would be grateful if you could (send me further details about the position) I am writing to enquire whether (you colud let me have further details about the holiday) I would like to know more about (the arrangements for the evening meal)
.. ? Letters of complaint I am writing to complain about ... I am writing to tell you how disappointed/annoyed I feel about ... I was amazed/distressed/horrified to find that ... As you must realise, ... I am sure you know that ... I am sure you can imagine ... I am sure you will appreciate that ... It goes without saying that ... At the very least, I look forward to receiving ... Unless you ... , I am afraid that I will have to take this matter further. Letters of recommendation I am writing to you on behalf of ... I have known X for ... years. She / He has shown herself/himself to be extremely ... X would seem to fit the requirements of this job perfectly. I have no hesitation in recommending X as a ... Letters to the editor I am writing about the article on ... , which appeared (in last night's paper).
LETTERS OF COMPLAINT MILD COMPLAINT: · I am writing to complain about/regarding (puutuvalt)/ on account of/ because of/ on the subject of.. I am writing to draw your attention to../I am writing to you in connection with.. I am writing to complain about a damaged videotape I bought at your shop. · I hope you will deal with this matter/resolve this matter quickly. I assume you will replace.. I trust the situation will improve I hope the matter will be resolved I hope we can sort this matter out amicably (heatahtlikult) I trust this matter will receive your immediate attention. STRONG COMPLAINT: · I am writing to express my disgust at (the appalling treatment I received while staying at your hotel) I was appalled at (kohkunud) I want to express my strong dissatisfaction with I feel I must protest/complain about · I insist you replace the item at once I demand a full refund
Dear John Price Thank you for tour letter of December 15. This was very unpleasent to read about your problem durning tour flight to Atlanta, Georgia. I would like to apopogize on behalf of airline for the annoyance and inconvenience you suffered. I have looked into the matter and talked to the airline staff. They didint know nothing about your lost luggage. However, they said that airline staff didnt found your luggage and they need these receipts. I showed them your letter and explained how upset you were. They now regeret that they did not take the control the situation. They had found your lost luggage and they want to offer you their sincere apologies. I am sure that they will learn from the inicident and know how to deal with such behavior in future. I hope that that the unpleasant memories will soon disspear. To compensate for the inconveniece caused to you, I would like to offer you one free night in our hotel. Please let me know when you want to come
When I tried to turn the computer on at home, it did not work. The screen was black and the computer made an odd noise. I performed in the manner as the user manual wrote. Since the computer was guaranteed for 2 years, I took it back to your store but the shop assistant did not help me. She was impolite and arrogant and she said that she could do nothing. I am most disappointed and require my money back or a new product. I hope that this problem will find a solution in a week. Yours faithfully Mari Mets (117) January 21, 2014 Dear Sir/Madam I am writing in response to your advertisement in the last week edition of "The Job-Hunter". 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.
SCENE I MADAME PERNELLE and FLIPOTTE, her servant; ELMIRE, MARIANE, CLEANTE, DAMIS, DORINE MADAME PERNELLE Come, come, Flipotte, and let me get away. ELMIRE You hurry so, I hardly can attend you. MADAME PERNELLE Then don't, my daughter-in law. Stay where you are. 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,
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...
statement is indeed a very bad essay. Start with describing your thesis statement in detail, then go on to provide evidence supporting the claim made in your thesis. Describe how your perception and behavior was changed by what you are writing about and how it influenced you. While writing the first draft, you do not need to worry about the order you'll be providing the evidence in: just make sure you know what you'll be writing about. Conclusion: Finally, the closing paragraph of your essay is known as the conclusion. The conclusion of your essay provides a link between the thesis statement and the body. Keep in mind that you should never summarize your essay in your conclusion; try to introduce a new idea in the conclusion an idea that will leave your readers thinking. How to decide what to write in the conclusion? 5
Other more serious genetic diseases, for instance neuropathies, spinocerebellar degenerations, and certain metabolic disorders, cannot be treated by prevention and need to be treated medically. In conclusion, although many illnesses are preventable, in some cases, however, it may already be too late for any prevention efforts; and the money could be spent on research and on developing cures for people with chronic disorders. Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing in the hope that you can help me with a problem regarding a camera that I have bought recently. On 24 April, I purchased a Canon digital SLR camera from a duty-free shop at Freetown Airport on my way from Freetown to Wondercity. The camera cost $599, and I paid for it by credit card. When I arrived at my hotel in Wondercity almost 24 hours later, I discovered that the box which contained the camera did not include the battery, and the space in the box for the charger was empty.
WRITING YOUR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION ESSAYS 1. Keep it simple · Don't use unnecessary words (i.e. don't use three words when one will do) · Don't include unnecessary information just to "fill the page" 2. Keep it neat · Type ALL your application materials (refer to the scholarship application form for specifics i.e.: double spacing, margins, font, etc. · SPELL CHECK your essay make sure words are used correctly (i.e.: two, to too, there their, they're, its it's, etc.) · Have someone else read your essay for clarity 3. Talk about your accomplishments · Be clear and to the point · Don't brag or over market yourself 4. State your need · What is your financial situation? Do you work? Do you receive support from your family? Do you receive financial aid? 5. Plan ahead · Don't procrastinate! · Give yourself plenty of time to review and edit your essay · Be aware
GRAMMAR 1 and 2. Helpful marginal notes throughout the books have been provided to reinforce existing skills and call attention to common problem areas. We wish you every success in your pursuit of English proficiency. 1 What is Grammar? 5 The Simple Past Tense 98 Regular and Irregular Verbs 99 Was and Were 104 2 The Capital Letter 6 The Past Progressive Tense 106 The Future Tense 108 Can and Could 112 May and Might 113 3 Nouns8 Do, Does and Did 115 Common Nouns 8 Would and Should 120 Proper Nouns 13
adults in this circle. One day I summoned up my courage and went there and it was so interesting! Currently, it is my third year there and belivably I am still the youngest participant. My interest about the subject has not disappeared, just the opposite, it has become stronger! When I consider which are the things that I am most proud of at the moment, then it is pretty hard to point out something special, because I think that they are not really mighty achievements. One thing I hope is that I have been a son my mother is proud of because I have tried to listen to what elderly people say and have stayed out of trouble. Still, when I should bring something out, then I am glad that I have been honoured to represent Estonia in some international events. In 2007 I was a member of Estonian delegation in a youth summit in Rome, which was called „Your Europe- your future“ and it was the first of its kind. There we discussed Europe’s future and expressed our
The people in this town are very friendly. (NOT The people in this town is very friendly.) Who are those people? (NOT Who is that people?) 60. Use although or but, but not both together. Although it was late, she went out. It was late, but she went out. (BUT NOT Although it was late, but she went out.) 61. With if, we normally use the present to talk about the future. If I have time, I'll phone you. (NOT If I'll have time, I'll phone you.) I'll be surprised if she answers my letter. (NOT I'll be surprised if she'll answer my letter.) 62. Use almost, not nearly, to say that one thing is very like another. She is almost a sister to me. (NOT She is nearly a sister to me.) I almost wish I had stayed at home. (NOT I nearly wish I had stayed at home.) 63. If you don't do something any more, you stop doing it. The doctor told me to stop smoking. (NOT The doctor told me to stop to smoke.) I'm going to stop working so hard. (NOT I'm going to stop to work so hard.) 64
In the end, when we had nearly reached our home, he suddenly stopped and called us to a ball! Can you imagine?! A ball with Sir Thom! What an honour... I bet Emily Woodcut will be envious. What about you, Mary? Have you made plans for the summer? I'd really like to introduce you to him after all, you are the governor's daughter. Then his opinion of me will raise even higher, right? So what do you think? Would you like to pay a visit to Cherry village this summer? Can't wait to your letter! Best wishes, Anne C. Questions: a) Under what branch of literacy the given text goes to? ...................................................................................................... ............................................................ b) Who is the storyteller? ...................................................................................................... .............................................................