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TH5 - Writing SE2

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Today's objective
Students are made aware and refreshed on formal letter writing. Afterwards students know; what formal letter writing is for, what specific format to use and what language is most suitable. 


1. Take notes        (this is not shared until morning of 28th)
2. No chit-chat    

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When to use which?

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Which is which?

1. I have no intention of leaving
the school.
2. The thing won’t turn on.
3. I will send the files as soon as I can.
4. I don’t want to drop out of school.
5. The device will not turn on.
6. I will send the files asap.

Slide 4 - Slide

Common errors
Spelling ! 
Contractions ! 
Specific format !
Grammar ! 
Tenses 
Vocabulary (repetition)


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Why formal letter writing?
A formal letter is written with the objective of 
respectfully accomplishing a (business) goal. 

To the PM (or MPs), to the manager, to future employers, to universities, etc. 

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Stipulated format
Sender's address                                         (do not forget the countries)
Date
Receiver's address                                      (do not forget to add white lines)
Salutation / Greeting 
 - Introduction 
 - Body 
 - Closing 
Signature 

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Dates
May 2nd, 2023 
2 May, 2023 
2nd May, 2023 
2 - 5 - 2023

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Salutation         (known) 

Mr Black
Mrs Smith
Ms Longtree
Miss Longtree

When Mrs. or Mr.  ?  
Salutation        (unknown)

Dear Sir,
Dear Sir / Madam, 
Dear Madam, 
Dear Sirs, 

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The actual letter
Introduction - should make it clear why you're writing 
                           (to complain, to apply, to enquire .. ) 
Body - provide details and arguments
                           (not too personal, do not stray from purpose)

Written in nice paragraphs, separated with white lines 

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Closing  (unknown)

Yours faithfully, 
Closing  (known)

Yours sincerely, 

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Stipulated format
Sender's address                                         
Date
Receiver's address                                      
Salutation / Greeting 
 - Introduction 
 - Body 
 - Closing 
Signature 

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How to beautify 
Show off your grammar 
Use a variation of words 
Be polite, respectful and not too personal 


Check the internet for tips and tricks 

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Chit-Chat break
Small assignment after break

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Assignment
You have a complaint, but neither calling, nor
the chat option nor emailing customer services
has helped ... So, writing it is. 

Task:
What is the correct way to write 
Amazon's address in London? 

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Amazon CO UK LTD
60 Holborn Viaduct
London
EC1A 2FD
England 

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Which is informal and wrong?
A
2 May, 2021
B
Mrs. Black
C
didn't receive
D
Ms Black

Slide 17 - Quiz

Errors
Beautification

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Word List check (translate to Dutch) 
1. After the infectious diseases come the non-infectious once such as cancer, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease.
2. They weren’t the threat the Army made them out to be.
3. Sometimes I think you’d rather ignore me than talk to me.
4. Apparently, the attack didn’t do too much damage to the heart.

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1. zoals 
2. bedreiging
3. liever 
4. aanval

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Salut!

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Very useful to know and use!

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