Ik weet wat ik wel en niet mag gebruiken qua taalgebruik in een sollicitatiebrief.
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Formal writing Remember the following rules while writing an application letter:
Only use 'you' when you are actually addressing the person you are writing to.
Could you answer a couple of questions?
Do not use 'you' in broad statements.
You can understand that this can be difficult.
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Formal writing Remember the following rules while writing an application letter:
Avoid using contractions, such as I'm, they're, haven't, can't, etc. Instead, write out the complete words:
This cannot be the case. Making this statement does not have the correct effect.
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Formal writing Remember the following rules while writing an application letter:
Avoid using slang expressions. Slang expressions are used in spoken language; however, they should not appear in a formal piece of writing.
Yeah, you could say that. You guys understand what I'm saying. Stufflike that seem interesting.
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Formal writing Remember the following rules while writing an application letter:
Avoid using non-standard language, i.e. words that are not actually words.
This ain't right. I wanna talk about that. Anyways, ...
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Formal writing Remember the following rules while writing an application letter:
Avoid using informal linking words at the start of your sentence. But this is not the case here. Because I believe something different. And now let's talk about something else.
Instead, use: However, this is not the case here. As I believe something different. Moreover, introducing a new point of discussion.
Lesson duration is: 45 min
