Emails - Exercises

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Parts of Email

Here are the fields of the Email defined with example texts
Example Subjects
The Subject is more important than the email itself, it should be focused, clear and
informative.
Strong Subjects:

Invitation to the ABC Conference, Nov


2009
Weak Subjects:

Application for Account Manager


Position #413 Jane Smith CV
Agenda for the meeting on Monday,
10am
Party Invitation for John, Sally and
Martin
Updates on the building plans

Meeting scheduled for Oct 15, Thursday


@ 10am

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[blank]

Hi, Hello, How are you?

First line of the email message

Words to avoid: Help, Percent


Off, Reminder, Free

Example Greetings: dont misspell the name!

Dear [name],

Hi [name],

Hi,

Hello [name],

Hello,

To whom it may concern,

Example Opening Sentences

Following our phone conversation, I am sending you

Attached please find the documents you requested regarding

In regards to the upcoming pilot program, I have listed below the tasks and
deadlines that need to be completed.

Further to our last discussion, I would like to bring to your attention the
following issues:

As we agreed, there will not be

Please reconsider our proposal for

In response to your job post for Marketing Director, please find below a brief
overview of my skills. I have also attached my CV for your review.

Example Email Information in Detail: details, information and actions required.

Here is the detailed list:

In addition to the attached agenda, please click on this link http://www...

To register for the online event, please go to...

Example Closing Sentences

I look forward to your reply.

Thank you for the time you have taken to review my candidacy for the position.

Please dont hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may
have.

Thank you, in advance, for your time.

I await receipt of the information we discussed.

Please forward me the exact information.

Example Sign-offs before the Signature: identify yourself, company and contact
information.

Sincerely,

Thank you,

Best Regards,

Thanks,

Signature
Name
Title, company name
Phone/Fax

1. Write an email about yourself (hobbies, likes, dislikes, interests)


Send the message to one person in the class
2. You want to do an English language course. Write an email to Mr. Williams at
the Big Ben Language School asking for the following details:
How many students there will be in the school and in each class
What qualifications the teacher have
What resources the school has
What is included in the price
When the classes start
3. Write an email informing about a meeting.
The meeting has been scheduled for October 15, Thursday at 10 a.m.
Ask the participants to bring reports
There will be a presentation about a new product
4. Write an email to Mr. John Smith
Invite him to the ABC Conference
Date: 20 November, 2011
Place: Madrid
Meet for lunch after conference and to do some things around the town
(see model on page. 66 Ex. 2)
5. Write an email based on the situation on page 82 Ex. 2 - 3

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