Just how to write letters, essays, reports, reviews, articles.

1. INFORMAL LETTERS

  • 2. INFORMAL LETTER IN 7 STEPS 1. SALUTATION, (Comma & Hey!) 2. START A LETTER Thank when it comes to letter that is previous apologize for not writing before, a couple of questions regarding family or friends. (1 paragraph that is short — Informal letters to strangers: Reason why you are writing — 3. BODY Answer the knowledge which you have been told, express your interest to understand more about what was earlier mentioned. Make positive comments, respond 1 by 1 & use imagination. (2 paragraphs) 4. END YOUR LETTER with some questions so the receiver feels, motivated to reply. Give news, be emotional, plan a date, leave contact details (1 short pragraph ) 5. CLOSING LINE (1 line 10 – 15 words) 6. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE (one or two words) You might use contractions or phrasal verbs ?
  • 3. INFORMAL LETTER 1. Dear Martin, 2. TO BEGIN A LETTER • Thank you for your letter. It was great to know from you. How’s your new baby? • thank you for your letter and sorry for not replying sooner. • Sorry I haven’t written for so long. I’ve been really busy lately. Which means you bought a new house! How could it be?
  • 4. 6. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE • Love, • Lots of love, • Cheers! Take it easy! • Best wishes, • most of the best, Marking Code: Capitalization, Organisation, Punctuation, Register/Formality, Sentence Structure, Spelling, Wrong form, Word order, Wrong tense, Wrong word, Word(s) missing, Omit word. INFORMAL LETTER 5. TO FINISH A LETTER • Give my love to… • Ok, i have surely got to go now, so see you soon! • That’s about all. Do write soon and inform me that which you’ve been doing. • I look ahead to seeing you soon. Many thanks in advance for the help.
  • 5. “Task letter”
  • 6. 1. Hello Simon, 2. I’m glad you find attractive my country. As the friend said, i want us to email each other to assist me boost your English. 3. i want to start by telling you a bit about myself and my loved ones. My name’s Ivo and I also live in Kutna Hora, which can be about 45 minutes from Prague by car. I used to your workplace for a medical company but now I am understanding how to be a salesperson. As time goes on I want a working job where i could travel for my work. I have already been to a couple places in Europe but I have never been to an country that is english-speaking. I live aware of my parents, which will be convenient, as I do not have to do housework that is much my meals are cooked for me personally. My younger brother is studying at university. Than me, we get on quite well although he is four years younger. We both enjoy snowboarding and music. 4. What about you? Perhaps you have gone to the Czech Republic? It could be great in the event that you could come over one day so we could fix up a gathering. Why not inform me your plans? 5. Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! Getting excited about hearing away from you soon. 6. Best wishes, 7. Siore (180-190 words)

    • 7. FORMAL LETTERS

  • 8. FORMAL LETTER IN 7 STEPS 1. SALUTATION, To strangers: To whom it could concern, 2. START A LETTER State the Reason why you are writing. (1 paragraph that is short 3. BODY Answer the details which you have already been told. Give information regarding the issue you might be currently talking about. Respond the duty references 1 by 1 & use imagination. (2 paragraphs) 4. END YOUR LETTER by expressing what do you wish to get as a result or answer. (Offer solutions, ask for something in return). Leave contact details (1 pragraph that is short 5. CLOSING LINE (look ahead to ______ing ….) 6. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE (2 words) may very well not use contractions NOR phrasal verbs ?
  • 9. FORMAL LETTER ORGANISING THE INFORMATION Firstly Secondly In addition Lastly / last but most certainly not least 5. TO END A LETTER I am looking forward to hearing from you soon. Don’t use contractions. Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr. / Mrs. Smith Yours faithfully Yours sincerely 6. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE yours sincerely, yours faithfully,
  • 10. 1. Dear Mr. Smith, 2. I am writing to try to get the career of . which I saw advertised in “The Guardian” newspaper. 3. I am 23 yrs . old as well as as soon as I am studying … at …. .Having studied English for more than seven years I do my assignment online am a speaker that is fluent of language. My qualifications also include Proficiency certificates in both French and German. So far as experience is worried, I have worked as . for . In terms of my personality, people tell me I am . 4. I feel I would personally be suited to this job because I. . This can give me the opportunity to ….. . I might also just like the possiblity to. 5. I look forward to hearing yours sincerely, 7. Siorella Gonzales from you. 6
  • 11. FCE ESSAY PRIOR TO STARTING think about a response to the Essay question! Plan your essay. (Brainstorm for 5-10 minutes) Manage some time. (Aprox. 40 minutes) WHEN YOU FINISH Make sure you have expressed yourself clearly. Check your writing for grammar & spelling mistakes. TIPS NO contractions, colloquial expressions or ‘chatty’ style. Use complex grammar structures and vocabulary that is sophisticated conditional sentences and all PRESENT,PAST, FUTURE tenses. Give your OPINION AT THE END, NOT at the beginning.
  • 12. The introduction should: • Start general and go til specific • be 3 to 4 sentences long. • have a sentence or 2 concerning the topic generally speaking. • have a sentence telling the reader perhaps the essay will glance at once or both sides of the issue. • have a question/idea that you will answer in your essay. (Paragraph 4) the final outcome should: • Start with :: In closing” ,“In the end”, “To sum up” etc… • be 2 to 3 sentences long. • Include a summary of your points that are main. • have a reference to your question that is originalmake an effort to rephrase it). • have your opinion: “I believe…” I think” “I reckon” • don’t have any new information.
  • 13. STRUCTURING YOUR ESSAY Mathematics! • Most people write about 10-12 words per line. • You have to write a total of 190 words, so you should write on 18 lines as a whole. INTRODUCTION: (general thought) 3 lines (30-40 words) Paragraph 1/ Idea 1 4 lines (40 words) Paragraph 2 / Idea 2 4 lines (40 words) Paragraph 3 / Idea 3 4 lines (40 words) in summary, 3 lines (30-40 words)
  • 14. OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION II. CONTRAST OF ARGUMENTS A. ADVANTAGES B. DISADVANTAGES (ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES). C. GIVING OPINIONS OR SUGGESTIONS ON THE TITLE. III. CONCLUSION
  • 15. MEETING THE MARK
  • 16. TASK 3: a. Write the first draft of one’s essay in a bit of paper. (10 min) b. Check your partner’s First draft.
  • 17. ESSAY LINKS http://teacher.sch olastic.com/activiti es/writing/persuas iveflash/transition alwords.htm http://www.flo- joe.co.uk/fce/stud ents/writing/linkin g/ Example question In class you’ve been technology that is discussing. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all of the notes and provide reasons behind your point of view. You must write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style. Nowadays, technology is everywhere. Has technology made people’s lives better or worse? Notes come up with: 1.medical science 2.the internet 3.your idea that is own