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EngelsMBOStudiejaar 2

This lesson contains 19 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 50 min

Items in this lesson

Slide 1 - Slide

Formal
Greeting:
Dear Ms. White, Dear Sir/Madam,

Body:
We are writing to inform you that ... 
With regards to your letter from [date] ... 
How may we help you?
In order to file a complaint you need to  ....

Closing:
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.
Yours sincerely, / Yours faithfully,

Informal
Greeting:
Hi Ben, Dear Ben,

Body:
How are you?
Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter
I was wondering if you’d like to go to the cinema with me?

Closing:
Anyway, I must go and get on with my work! 
Look forward to seeing you again.
Lots of love,

Slide 2 - Slide

Greeting
Don't know the name?  -->  Dear Sir/Madam,
                                                         Dear Madam,
                                                         Dear Sir,
Know the name?             -->  title (Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms, Dr, etc.) and                                                           the family name
Mrs=married / Miss=unmarried / Ms=unknown married or not

Slide 3 - Slide

Closing
Know the name?              -->  Yours sincerely, 
Don't know the name?  -->  Yours faithfully,
Know the person?           -->  Kind regards,

Slide 4 - Slide

Exam exercise
Schrijf een formele brief
Voorbereiding
Zoek op internet naar een opleiding in een Engelstalig land waar je graag een jaar zou willen studeren. Bewaar het webadres van de opleiding die je uitzoekt.
Opdracht
Schrijf een brief aan een instantie die studiebeurzen verstrekt, waarin je:
een studiebeurs aanvraagt
vertelt over welke studierichting je momenteel doet en aan welke buitenlandse vocational school je een jaar zou willen studeren
vertelt wat jou motiveert om deze uitwisseling te doen
Richt je brief aan:
British Educational Exchange Fund
10 Autumn Fields Lane
London, SW2A 1BN
United Kingdom

Slide 5 - Slide

Slide 6 - Slide

To fill in a form
  • Employment, lost items, reservations, etc
  • Little space
  • Give short answers and ...
  • Give clear and relevant answers
  • What is asked? Read the question carefully! 

Slide 7 - Slide

Slide 8 - Slide

How do you write today's date in American and British English?

Slide 9 - Open question

What does AM and PM mean when you talk about time?

Slide 10 - Open question

What does 'applicant' mean?
A
The contact person with the company
B
The person wanting the job
C
A review of your schooling and work experience
D
Diplomas

Slide 11 - Quiz

What is a reference?
A
Someone who can tell a lot about your personality.
B
The personel person at the company.
C
An overview of your schooling and work experience

Slide 12 - Quiz

What does 'surname' mean?
A
First name
B
Last name
C
Family name
D
Second name

Slide 13 - Quiz

Fill in a form
  • Read this application form.
  • Are there words you don't know?
  • Let's go through it together.

Slide 14 - Slide

To write a postcard
Greeting
Body
Information
Short sentences
Closing
Closing sentence 
Don't forget your name

Slide 15 - Slide

Dear Yasmina,

Here is the place where I write some stuff. I make a wish or tell what I've been up to.

I'll see you soon!

Esther
Yasmina 

Number, Street
Postcode
City / Country

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Writing Strategy

When you write a postcard:
1 Use the present continuous to say where you are staying.
2 Use the past simple to describe activities that you did. Use past time expressions where appropriate.
3 Use the present continuous for future arrangements that you have made.




When you write a postcard:

1 Use the present continuous to say where you are staying.
2 Use the past simple to describe activities that you did. Use past time expressions where appropriate.
3 Use the present continuous for future arrangements that you have made.



Text

Slide 17 - Slide

Work time - Imagine you are on an adventure holiday in your country. Plan a postcard for your friend. Include the following information:

– where you are staying
– the weather
– activities you did
– activities you are planning



Slide 18 - Slide

Recap
Letter/email
Formal/informal
Difference in greeting/body/closing
Forms
Little space, short relevant answers
Postcard
Informal, short sentences

Slide 19 - Slide