CAE Extra : Lesson 3: Formal letters -reference

1.3 Other happiness idioms?
Idiom: 
Jump for joy

Meaning
Be very happy and excited about something that has happened

Example:
Rowena jumped for joy when she heard she had won first prize
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1.3 Other happiness idioms?
Idiom: 
Jump for joy

Meaning
Be very happy and excited about something that has happened

Example:
Rowena jumped for joy when she heard she had won first prize

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

How to write a character reference: Would  Donald make a good English teacher for CAE 1?


Slide 2 - Tekstslide

A character reference: 220-260 words
Donald Trump has applied for a job teaching English at Werenfridus. The job involves teaching pupils aged 15-17 and to prepare them for the CAE.  You have been asked to provide a character reference for your acquaintance, Donald. 

You should say how long you have known him and include a detailed description of his character. You should also give reasons why he would be suitable for the job.

Write your reference in 220-260 words in an appropriate style. 

Slide 3 - Tekstslide

Slide 4 - Link

Extra help for the writing assignment
Start with a formal opening convention:
If you do not know the name of the person you are writing to, then use
Dear Sir or Madam,
To whom it may concern,

If you do know the name of the person you are writing to, then use
Dear Mr. Skywalker,
Dear Mrs. Corrigan,

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

organise your paragraphs
  1. How long have you known Donald for?
  2. Mention his previous experience relevant to the job.
  3. Mention his good points, use descriptive adjectives to describe his character: 
  4. include other information RELEVANT to his application

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

To conclude
Use concluding sentences:
In my opinion Donald would make an excellent English teacher for CAE 1 
I have no hesitation in recommending Donald to the Werenfridus School.
I highly recommend Donald as the new teacher for CAE 1

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

Closing Conventions
Yours faithfully - If you started your letter with- Dear Sir or Madam / To whom it may concern.
Yours sincerely - If you know the name of the person you are writing to.
Yours truly - can be used in both situations

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

How to make your language sound more formal

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

Slide 10 - Link

Slide 11 - Link

Informal>Formal (understatement)
The room was absolutely freezing

Slide 12 - Open vraag

Informal>Formal
If there's a problem call me (inversion)

Slide 13 - Open vraag

Informal>Formal
I'll pick you up from the station (non idiomatic language)

Slide 14 - Open vraag

Informal>Formal
The waiter hadn't cleared the tables (passive)

Slide 15 - Open vraag