12.3 Writing messages

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English Writing

12.3 Writing messages

Goals

- You know what you need to write a short email.

- You know when to use ''some, any, every, no''

12.3 Writing messages

What are the requirements of an email?

Writing messages

Email requirements:

- Subject (usually one)

- The message is short and clear.

- Make sure all the relevant information is there.

- Think about the goal of your message.

Writing messages phrases

The pur­pose of this email is to in­form you about ...

I’m happy to in­form you that ...

I can con­firm that ...

I have a few ques­tions about the at­tach­ment.

Could you please cla­ri­fy why we ...?

What are your thoughts con­cern­ing this is­sue?

I can ima­gine, how­ever, that ...

Could you please for­ward those guidelines to me as well?

Un­for­tu­nately, I haven’t been able to re­spond to your re­quest earli­er.

Writing messages example

Work time

Finish Chapter 12.3 Ex 2

Grammar

Some, any, every, no

Grammar: some

Some gebruik je in bevestigende zinnen:

 - We received some complaints yesterday.

Vragen waarop je denkt dat het antwoord ja is:

 - Could you give me some advice?

Grammar: some

Wanneer je iemand iets aanbiedt:

 - Would you like some coffee?

Grammar: any

Any gebruik je bij ontkennende zinnen:

 - We haven’t got any coffee left.

Bij de meeste vragen:

 - Do you have any more coffee?

 - Are there any questions?

Grammar: any & every

Het verschil tussen any en every:

Any: iedere / willekeurige:

 - You can come any day of the week.

Every: letterlijk alle:

 - I see her every day of the week.

Grammar: no

No kun je gebruiken als afgekorte vorm van ''not any''.

- There isn't any coffee in the kitchen.

- There's no coffee in the kitchen.

Exercise: some & any

Do you use some or any in the following sentences?

I'm thirsty. Can I have………. water, please?

1. any
2. some

They didn't make………. mistakes.

1. any
2. some

We haven't got………. bread. I'm going out to buy………. .

1. any - some
2. some - any

During our holidays we visited………. very interesting places.

1. any
2. some

Work time 

Finish Ch 12.3 ex 3

Homework

Finish Ch 12.3