Principles of Email Writing EN1

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EnglishVocational Education

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Slide 1 - Video

Mention three reasons why correct grammar, spelling and punctuation are important in business correspondence.

Slide 2 - Woordweb

Important elements of an email

Slide 3 - Woordweb

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Salutation
Date
Complimentary Close
Attachment
Subject line
Dear Mr. Hofman:
March 8th, 2020
Re: booking confirmation
Sincerely Yours,

Slide 4 - Sleepvraag

Matching! American or British English?
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Dear Mrs. Jackson:
Dear Mrs. Patterson
November 11th, 2020
31 October 2020
American English
British English

Slide 5 - Sleepvraag

Which date is correctly written?
A
Oktober 20th, 2020
B
january 26th,2020
C
February 21st, 2021
D
23th May 2020

Slide 6 - Quizvraag

Which sentence is an example of formal language?
A
I'd like to inform about your special prices.
B
Thanks for your email.
C
I'm writing to inform about your services.
D
I am interested in your products & services.

Slide 7 - Quizvraag

Which phrase has a contracted verb form?
A
I can not help you....
B
We are not available....
C
I'd like to book a.....
D
Jenny's laptop is at ....

Slide 8 - Quizvraag

Which phrase has an abbreviation in it?
A
He's the HR manager at.....
B
Maggy wrote the report.
C
We received the invoices.
D
I'll pay with a $100 bill.

Slide 9 - Quizvraag

Is the following paragraph appropriate for business purposes?

We've seen your advertisement in the Business Weekly Journal, and we'd appreciate it if you can send us a more detailed description of your cameras. We'd also like to know the discounts that you offer.
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Slide 10 - Open vraag

Unknown recipient
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American Layout
British Layout
Gentlemen:
Truly yours,
Yours faithfully
Dear Sir/Madam

Slide 11 - Sleepvraag

When writing an email to an unknown recipient of a British company, you use the following salutation:
A
Dear Mr./Mrs.,
B
Dear Sirs
C
Gentlemen/Ladies,
D
Dear gentlemen:

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

Rewrite the following sentences by using formal business English.

1. I need more information about your products.
2. Do you want me to ship your order today?
3. Please send me the pricelist.
4. Let me know if you need anything else.
5. I'll get back to you soon.


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Slide 13 - Open vraag

What is the correct salutation to use when writing an email to Jennifer Kock who works for an American company?
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Slide 14 - Open vraag

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Slide 15 - Woordweb

Please study your Handout: The Principles of Email Writing

Slide 16 - Tekstslide