Lesson theme: Writing Skills – Rules of Writing and Structure of English Formal презентация

  Lesson theme: Writing Skills – Rules of Writing and Structure of English Formal Letters/ emails

Types of formal letters/emails: A letter giving or requesting information A letter of apology A letter accepting invitation A thank-you letter A letter of complaint A letter applying for a job An email congratulating a colleague on a promotion etc.

Who are the formal letters/emails written to? To people in official position, for example, a manager, a director or another official person who you do not know well or who you haven’t met before.

Who are the formal letters/emails written to? So, the style of official letters is formal (advanced vocabulary, factual, impersonal language, full verb forms, passive voice, formal linking words/phrases etc), usually using present tenses. Compare: …about your taking part - … with regard to your participation in I really liked… - I was impressed by… It’ll be great if you can… - I would appreciate it if you could… Can you send me a bit more info about… - Could you please send me more details about…

Structure of English formal letters/emails:

Home work: 1. You are a young doctor applying for a job. Write a formal email to hospital manager (Mr Brigs). You have certain working experience (enclosed resume) Write 50-70 words, remember rules of formal letter writing 2. You are a young architect applying for a job. Write a formal email to the building company manager (Mr Brigs). You have certain working experience (enclosed resume) Write 50-70 words, remember rules of formal letter writing