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    The summary provides a concise overview of the key points about writing formal letters in 3 sentences: Formal letters should begin with a greeting that includes "Dear" followed by the recipient's full name or title if the name is unknown. They are closed using expressions like "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely" depending on whether the recipient's name is known. The body of the letter should introduce the writer, state the purpose or reason for writing, and provide any important details in separate paragraphs.

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    The summary provides a concise overview of the key points about writing formal letters in 3 sentences: Formal letters should begin with a greeting that includes "Dear" followed by the recipient's full name or title if the name is unknown. They are closed using expressions like "Yours faithfully" or "Yours sincerely" depending on whether the recipient's name is known. The body of the letter should introduce the writer, state the purpose or reason for writing, and provide any important details in separate paragraphs.

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    Vocabulary to write letters

    Letter structure

    How to start and end the letter?

    A. Formal letter

    When you don't know the recipient’s name:

    o Dear Sir … Yours faithfully

    o Dear Madam … Yours faithfully

    o Dear Sir or Madam … Yours faithfully

    When the recipient’s name is known:

    o Dear Mr Green … Yours sincerely

    o Dear Mrs Green … Yours sincerely

    o Dear Miss Green … Yours sincerely

    o Dear Ms Green … Yours sincerely

    B. Semi-formal letter

    When you are writing to a good friend or colleague:

    o Dear Jonh … Best wishes/ Best regards

    o Dear Jonh ... Many thanks

    C. Informal letter

    When you are writing to a good friend or colleague:

    o Hello Jonh … Best wishes/ Best

    o Hi Jonh … See you/ Missing you/ Love

    When you are writing to someone you love:

    o Dear Mary … Yours always/ Lots of love


    Letter openings

    The letter's first paragraph is letter opening. In your first paragraph you should:

    1. introduce yourself

    2. state the purpose of the letter.

    Examples of formal letter openings:

     I am writing to enquire about … .

     I am writing to request ... .

     I am writing to explain why ... .

     I am writing to express interest in ... .

     I am writing to inform you that/about… .

     I am writing to complain about (the fact that I)… .

     After having seen your advertisement in … , I would like to… .

     After having received your address from … , I … .

     Thank you for your letter regarding/about … .

     In reply to your letter of 18 June, … .

    Examples of informal letter openings:

     Hi! My name is Noah and I've been assigned your drama coach… .

     Hello, My name is Julia and I'm volunteer conducting student excursions… .

     Hi there, I hope you're enjoying your holidays/ trip/ college year/ honeymoon… .

     Hello, thanks very much for asking me to visit you ... .


    Letter closings

    You may need a letter closing to express gratitude, to repeat an apology, to offer help etc.

    Examples of formal letter closings:

     If you require any further information, feel free to contact me.

     I look forward to your reply.

     I look forward to hearing from you.

     Once again, I apologise for any inconvenience.

     I would appreciate your immediate attention to this matter.

     I would deeply appreciate it if you could ... .

     Thank you in advance!

     Thanking you for your assistance in advance, I look forward to hearing from you.

    Examples of informal letter closings:

     Anyway, I‛ve got to go now. Write again if you need any more information.

     Well, let me finish here. I am eagerly waiting for your reply to this letter.
    Listing Giving examples Generalising

    firstly, secondly, thirdly for example in general

    first, furthermore, finally for instance generally

    to begin, to conclude as follows: on the whole

    next that is as a rule

    Reinforcement in this case for the most part

    also namely in most cases

    furthermore in other words usually

    moreover Result/consequence Highlighting

    what is more so in particular

    in addition therefore particularly

    besides as a result/consequence especially

    above all accordingly mainly

    as well (as) consequently Reformulation

    in the same way because of this/that in other words

    not only ... but also thus rather

    Similarity hence to put it more simply

    equally for this/that reason Expressing an alternative

    likewise so that alternatively

    similarly in that case rather

    correspondingly under these circumstances on the other hand

    in the same way Deduction the alternative is


    Transition to new point then another possibility would be

    now, in other words Contrast

    as far as x is concerned in that case instead

    with regard/reference to otherwise conversely

    as for ... this implies that ... on the contrary

    it follows that if so/not in contrast

    turning to Stating the obvious in comparison

    Summary obviously Concession (smth unexpected)

    in conclusion clearly even though

    to conclude naturally however

    in brief of course however much

    to summarise as can be expected nevertheless

    overall surely still

    therefore after all yet


    You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

    You are a current student of Loren Brusque University, studying Business Administration. You want to
    apply for the post of Quality Assurance Manager you have recently seen on the university's notice
    board.

    Write a letter to Mr. Walker, and

     Give your reason for writing

     Tell about your education

     Describe your work experience and explain why you would be suitable for the job.

    Write at least 150 words.

    How to answer this task?

    1. Introduce yourself and state your reason for writing.

    Start letter in a formal style (it's a job application letter!) and dedicate first paragraph to the letter
    opening.

    2. Write body paragraphs.

    Tell about your education and work experience in separate paragraphs. Make some details if you need
    and use linking structures.

    3. Write a polite letter closing.

    Thank your future employer for his consideration and mention that you are ready for the interview.

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