Writing an email - formal and informal
Writing an email
formal and informal
Lesson duration is: 60 minIntroduction
Instructions
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Writing an email
formal and informal
Lesdoel en lesopbouw
Lesdoel: Een formele en informele e-mail in het Engels kunnen schrijven volgens de juiste structuur en met passend taalgebruik.
Uitleg met schrijfopdrachten tussendoor.
Schrijfopdracht korte e-mails afmaken.
Bespreken in tweetallen.
Korte video.
Opdracht.
Email structure
Lesdoel
Salutation : Greeting the person you are writing to.
Opening : Introduction and reason for writing.
Body: The main information, questions or details you want to communicate.
Closing: A final sentence or paragraph to wrap up your message.
Sign-off: Saying goodbye and adding your name.
Salutation
Lesdoel
Dear Sir/Madam
Dear Mr <name> /Mrs <name>. Example: Dear Mrs. Copley.
Dear <full name>. Example: Dear Ann Smith.
Dear <+ titel van de persoon/afdeling die je aanschrijft>. Voorbeeld: Dear Human Resources Manager or Dear Customer Services Department.
Formal
Hi
Hello
Dear
<name>
Examples:
Hi Mary
Dear Mary
Informal
Opening
Introduction and reason for writing
Lesdoel
I hope this email finds you well.
I hope you are well.
I am writing ........
to ask if it is possible to change my appointment. *vragen
to request a refund. * verzoeken
to confirm our appointment on Monday. * bevestigen
to enquire about the job position advertised on your website. * informeren/ navraag doen
Formal
Body
Main information
Lesdoel
Give the necessary information.
Use clear and polite language.
Give reasons or examples when needed.
Organise your ideas into paragraphs when you write a longer email.
Make sure you answer all parts of the task.
Formal
Closing
Lesdoel
Briefly mention your main point again.
Say what you would like the reader to do, if needed. (politely).
Thank the reader, if appropriate.
Formal
Introduction, Body and Closing
Lesdoel
Introduction
Greet the person in a friendly way.
Say why you are writing.
Ask how they are or respond to their previous message.
Body
Give the main information.
Share your experiences, ideas or opinions.
Informal
Ask questions or give advice.
Closing
Briefly return to the main topic.
Say what you hope or expect.
Finish with a friendly goodbye.
Sign-off
Lesdoel
Kind regards,
Best regards,
Sincerely,
<your full name>
Example:
Kind regards,
(witregel)
Harry Evans
Formal
Take Care,
See you (soon),
Speak soon,
<your name>
Example:
Take care,
(witregel)
Ann
Informal
Example: Formal Email
Example: Informal Email
Reduces Apathy
Improves Cognitive Health
Encourages Social Connection
Enhances Physical Vitality
Boosts Emotional Joy
The Power of Purposeful Play
Write an email to your management proposing to acquire a Tovertafel or a similar/different product.
Schrijf een e-mail aan het management team met het voorstel om een Tovertafel of een ander product aan te schaffen.
Google Forms. Link: https://forms.gle/1ZHujTMxUVtAtPmk6
Assignment
Opening paragraph
I am writing to propose the purchase of a Tovertafel for our team.
*explain what a Tovertafel is.
I think it would be a great addition because .............. <main reason>.
Body paragraph
Specific reasons/benefits - Why? For whom?
How does it benefit the organisation? Why is it worth the investment?
Use specific examples from the work field.
Closing paragraph
I believe a Tovertafel would be a valuable addition to our organisation. I hope you will consider my proposal and I look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Structure and useful sentences
