Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing in response to your advertisement in this
week’s paper for a junior secretary. I am very
interested in applying for this position.
Dear Aunt Sue,
Hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to you
because I need your advice about something.
Dear Mr Grant,
I am writing to you because I am not at all satisfied with
the changes that have been made at the gym. In the past
I really used to look forward to coming to the gym every
afternoon. Unfortunately, this is no longer the case.
So, Auntie, now you know about my problem. I really
hope you can help me out. Hope to hear from you soon.
Love you,
Jonie
So, as I said before, I’m really sorry I couldn’t come but
you know how it is … sometimes things just come up
out of the blue. Anyway, take care and keep in touch.
Kisses,
Annie
B
C
D
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3
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I trust that you will take my complaints seriously. I expect
that you will investigate the problems that I have described
and take action to improve the situation. I look forward to
hearing from you in the near future.
Yours sincerely,
Trent Phelps
Hey Jenny,
Just wanted to let you know how sorry I am that I
couldn’t come to your brother’s wedding. You know
that I really wanted to come.
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I hope that you will consider me for the job. I have
included a copy of my CV as well as several letters of
reference. I look forward to hearing from you in the near
future. Thanking you in advance,
Yours faithfully,
Kevin Murdock
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• Beginnings and endings of letters/emails
2
Match the beginnings to the endings, saying whether the beginnings and endings are formal or informal
and identifying which style elements have been used.
1
What type of letter/email is each sentence (1‒20) from? Which sentences are formal? Which are
informal? Put an
F
for formal and an
I
for informal language. Give reasons for your answers.
1
In reply to your complaint about ...
2
I trust that this will answer your query.
3
Sure hope you can come.
4
I would like to inform you that you
have been chosen ...
5
I hate to say it but I think I’ll have to miss ...
6
Why don’t you come and visit us ...
7
I look forward to our meeting.
8
Can’t wait to see you. ...
9
I am writing with regard to the advertisement ...
10
How about getting together next Sunday? ...
11
Drop in whenever you get the chance.
12
You have been very helpful and I thank
you for ...
13
I’m so happy you passed your exams.
14
By the way, I forgot all about ...
15
I am writing in response to your request ...
16
It is with great pleasure that we offer you ...
17
Please accept our sincere congratulations on ...
18
Drop me a line when you can.
19
You are cordially invited to attend ...
20
We regret to tell you that ...
3
Write the first and the last paragraph for the following:
1
You are writing a letter to invite your friend to spend a weekend at your house.
2
You are sending an email to congratulate your English pen‒friend on his success in his exams.
3
You are writing a letter to thank your English pen‒friend’s parents for their hospitality while you stayed with
them.
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