H5 Letter writing - useful sentences

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Formeel taalgebruik

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Formeel taalgebruik

• Geen verkortte vormen:

"I couldn't ..." -> "I could not ..."

• Indirect taalgebruik: 

"I want ..." -> "I would like ..."

Formeel taalgebruik

Formeel taalgebruik -> 

• Vaker langere woorden
• Vaker gebruik van modale werkwoorden

(could, should, might, etc.)

• Vaak voorkomende constructies

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Put the words in the correct order:

All standard sentences that you could use in your own writing!

writing – enquire – am – I – about – college – your – to – at – courses

connection – am – I – advertisement – your – with – in – writing

Opening a letter:

• I am writing to enquire about courses at your college
• I am writing in connection with your advertisement

would – I – apply – general manager – position – of – to – the – for – like

Applying for a position:

• I would like to apply for the position of general manager.

could – possible – Please – as – you – soon – replace – as – goods – the

company – I – your – would – about – grateful – information – if – you – me – send – could – be

Asking nicely

• Please could you replace the goods as soon as possible
• I would be grateful if you could send me information about your company

hope – any – I – caused – inconvenience – this – that – not – has - you

inform – refund – cannot – offer – a – you – you – regret – I – to – that – we

manager – something – the – unless – to – is – complain – done – to - , - forced – will – be – We

reply – look – I – your – forward – receiving – to

• I am writing to enquire about courses at your college.
• I am writing in connection with your advertisement.
•  I would like to apply for the position of general manager
  
• I am delighted to inform you that you have passed your examinations.
•  I regret to inform you that we cannot offer you a refund.
• Please allow me to apologise for the problems you have had.
• Please could you replace the goods as soon as possible.
• I would be grateful if you could send me information about your company.
• Unless something is done, we will be forced to complain to the manager.
• I look forward to receiving your reply.

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