- Be able to write
o Formal email
o Short article
o Summary
- Vocabulary
- Aantekeningen uit alle colleges
- Presentaties van alle colleges
, Writing: Formal Email
- Greeting
UK US Usage
Dear Sir Dear Sir Formal - Addressed to an unknown person at a
or Madam or company
Madam,
Mr Mr. Addressed to a man
Ms Ms. Professional woman– For business purposes always
use “Ms” unless directed otherwise.
Mrs Mrs. Married woman
Miss Miss Young girl / unmarried woman (usually under the
age of 25) Generally isn’t used in professional
circumstances.
Dr Dr. Doctor
- Introduction (reason for writing)
I am writing to...
... inquire about
... apologize for
... confirm
... comment on
... apply for
- Details (what would you like to accomplish)
Requesting
Could you possibly…..?
I would be grateful if you could…
Agreeing to Requests
I would be delighted to… help you / lend you my car / join you..
Giving Bad News
Unfortunately…
I am afraid that…
I’m sorry, but…
- Conclusion / next step (what you would like to happen in the future)
- Close
Attaching Documents
I am attaching…. my CV / the documents / a PDF..
Please find the attached… document / CV / resume / request form
Attached you will find…