Formal Letter

• English
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Writing - Formal Letter

Lesson Aim

At the end of the lesson:

-you have a better grasp of what a formal letter is

- understand common mistakes and how to avoid them

Formal / informal: What's the difference?

How do you start a letter to 'de heer' Roberts?

1. Dear Mr Roberts,
2. Dear Mr. Roberts,
3. Yo dude
4. Dear Ms. Roberts,

Which is the correct form in a formal letter?

1. I can't
2. I cannot
3. I can not
4. I am unable to can

The first paragraph of formal letters is for

1. asking questions
2. getting straight to the point
3. explaining the reason that you're writing
4. asking the reader how they are

The body of a formal letter is for:

1. Explaining why you are writing
2. giving arguments and examples
3. Ending your letter
4. telling your story

Which phrase is the most appropriate in a formal letter:

1. I'm sending my CV.
2. Here is my CV.
3. Please accept my CV.
4. I am enclosing my CV.

Should you use paragraphs in a formal letter?

1. No
2. Yes

Can you start a formal letter with 'I'?

1. No
2. Yes

How do you end a formal letter to Mr Roberts?

1. Yours faithfuly,
2. Kind regards,
3. Yours sincerely,
4. Love,

Pitfalls

The next slides address some common mistakes? Do you

make them?

A Classic

It is _______ dangerous to get any closer.

1. to
2. too

Two - too- to/ of - off

Two = the number 2

Too = too much of something

to - everything else

of = belongs to something

0ff = to go away/opposite of "on"

They say they are better _______ you.

1. Than
2. Then

They worked hard on _______ exercises.

1. their
2. there
3. they're

The dog wagged _______ tail.

1. it's
2. its

We _______ just looking for you.

1. where
2. we're
3. were

I don't want to _______ my wallet.

1. lose
2. loose

_______ option do you prefer?

1. which
2. with
3. witch
4. wich

Formal vs Informal

I appreciate your help!

1. Informal
2. Formal

How are your parents doing?

1. Informal
2. Formal

I appreciate your help.

1. Informal
2. Formal

Do you need any help?

1. Informal
2. Formal

It's a cold one today, innit?

1. Informal
2. Formal

Do you need any assistance?

1. Informal
2. Formal

What questions do you still have?