Write a formal email: part 3

Welcome M3A
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Put your phone and earbuds in your bag.

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This lesson contains 11 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

time-iconLesson duration is: 40 min

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Welcome M3A
Please take your seat.
Put your phone and earbuds in your bag.

Done? Half-close your laptop and
don't spoil it!
timer
5:00

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Class expectations
Everyone tries to speak English - mistakes? No problem
Be active and participate in class.
Laptops are half-closed when not in use - NO gaming!
Listen to the person who's speaking and raise your hand
No homework, but you'll need to study at home
Respect!

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Today you will...
... prepare yourself for the writing test
... correct your own and mistakes of others

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What are the first two things you must write down?

Slide 4 - Open question

How do you open your email?

Slide 5 - Open question

How do you end your email?

Slide 6 - Open question

Name at least two things you should pay attention to when writing.

Slide 7 - Open question

Email additions
Complete the email by filling 
the gaps. 

The email is incomplete and you need to make it makes sense.

TO DO: write down one or two words at each blank space.
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Answers
1. Dear                  6. costs OR is
2. in                        7. grateful
3. to                        8. forward
4. if OR whether 9. hearing
5. would               10. sincerely

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Chain editing
Read the email on the left carefully.

The writer made quite a few mistakes. It's your job to find them and change it for te better. 

TO DO: rewrite the email in pairs and make it formal.
How to write a formal email
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Feedback
Now it's time to look at your own email and pay attention to the colored remarks. 

I've checked your emails and I want you to change your mistakes and figure out why it was wrong. 

Let me know if you have questions.
How to write a formal email
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Do you...
... know the writing steps?
... know how to write a formal email in English?

To do: study unit 5
Want extra writing practice? Go to British Council and write!





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