Just how to write letters, essays, reports, reviews, articles.

1. INFORMAL LETTERS

2. INFORMAL LETTER IN 7 STEPS 1. SALUTATION, (Comma & Hey!) 2. START A LETTER Thank for the previous letter OR apologize for not writing before, 1 or 2 questions regarding family or friends. (1 short paragraph) — Informal letters to strangers: Reason why you are writing — 3. BODY Answer the knowledge which you have been told, express your interest to learn more info on that which was previously mentioned. Make comments that are positive respond 1 by 1 & use imagination. (2 paragraphs) 4. END YOUR LETTER with a few questions so your receiver feels, motivated to reply. Give news, be emotional, plan a date, leave contact details (1 short pragraph ) 5. CLOSING LINE (1 line 10 – 15 words) 6. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE (one or two words) You may use contractions or phrasal verbs ?

3. INFORMAL LETTER 1. Dear Martin, 2. TO START OUT A LETTER • Thank you for the letter. It had been great to listen to from you. How’s your new baby? • thank you for your letter and sorry for not replying sooner. • Sorry I haven’t written for way too long. I’ve been really busy lately. And that means you bought a house that is new! How is it?

4. 6. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE • Love, • Lots of love, • Cheers! Take it easy! • Best wishes, • All the best, Marking Code: Capitalization, Organisation, Punctuation, Register/Formality, Sentence Structure, Spelling, Wrong form, Word order, Wrong tense, Wrong word, Word(s) missing, Omit word. INFORMAL LETTER 5. TO FINISH A LETTER • Give my love to… • Ok, I’ve got to go now, so see you soon! • That’s about all. Do write soon and inform me what you’ve been doing. • I look ahead to seeing you soon. Many thanks in advance for the help.

5. “Task letter”

6. 1. Hello Simon, 2. I’m glad you have in mind my country. As your friend said, i would like us to email one another to greatly help me enhance your English. 3. i would ike to begin by letting you know a bit about myself and my children. My name’s Ivo and I also are now living in Kutna Hora, which can be about 45 minutes from Prague by car. I used to operate for a company that is medical now I’m understanding how to be a salesperson. As time goes by I want a job where I am able to travel for might work. I’ve been already to a couple places in Europe but I have never gone to an English-speaking country. I live at home with my parents, that will be convenient, as I don’t have to do housework that is much my meals are cooked for me personally. My younger brother is studying at university. Although he could be four years younger than me, we get on quite well. We both enjoy music and snowboarding. 4. think about you? Perhaps you have been to the Czech Republic? It might be great in the event that you could come over 1 day and we also could fix up a gathering. Why not inform me your plans? 5. Anyway, I must go to get on with my work! Getting excited about hearing from you soon. 6. Best wishes, 7. Siore (180-190 words)

7. FORMAL LETTERS

8. FORMAL LETTER IN 7 STEPS 1. SALUTATION, To strangers: To whom it could concern, 2. START A LETTER State the Reason why you will be writing. (1 short paragraph) 3. BODY Answer the knowledge that you have already been told. Give information about the issue you will be currently talking about. Respond the duty references 1 by 1 & use imagination. (2 paragraphs) 4. END YOUR LETTER by expressing what would you like to get because of this or answer. (Offer solutions, ask for something in return). Leave contact details (1 pragraph that is short 5. CLOSING LINE (look ahead to ______ing ….) 6. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE (2 words) may very well not use contractions NOR phrasal verbs ?

9. FORMAL LETTER ORGANISING THE given information firstly Secondly In addition Lastly / Last but not least 5. TO END A LETTER I am looking forward to hearing away from you soon. Don’t use contractions. Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr. / Mrs. Smith Yours faithfully Yours sincerely 6. COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE yours sincerely, yours faithfully,

10. 1. Dear Mr. Smith, 2. I am writing to apply for the positioning of . which I saw advertised in “The Guardian” newspaper. 3. I am 23 yrs old and also at the moment I am studying … at …. .Having studied English for over seven years I am a speaker that is fluent of language. My qualifications also include Proficiency certificates in both german and french. In terms of experience is concerned, We have worked as . for . As for my personality, people let me know i will be . 4. I feel I would personally be suitable for this working job because I. . This will give me the opportunity to ….. . I would also like the possiblity to. 5. I look ahead to hearing yours sincerely, 7. Siorella Gonzales from you. 6

11. FCE ESSAY BEFORE YOU START Think of a remedy to your Essay question! Plan your essay. (Brainstorm for 5-10 minutes) Manage your time. (Aprox. 40 minutes) ONCE YOU FINISH make certain you have expressed yourself clearly. Check your writing for grammar & spelling mistakes. TIPS NO contractions, colloquial expressions or ‘chatty’ style. Use complex grammar structures and sophisticated vocabulary Use conditional sentences and all sorts of PRESENT,PAST, FUTURE tenses. Give your OPINION AT THE END, NOT at the start.

12. The introduction should: • Start general and go til specific • be 3 to 4 sentences long. • have a sentence or 2 concerning the topic as a whole. • have a sentence telling your reader perhaps the essay will once look at or both sides associated with the issue. • have a question/idea that you simply will answer in your essay. (Paragraph 4) the final outcome should: • begin with :: In closing” ,“In the end”, “To sum up” etc… • be 2 to 3 sentences long. • Include a listing of your main points. • have a reference to the original question (try to rephrase it). • have your opinion: “I believe…” I think” “I reckon” • have NO new information.

13. STRUCTURING YOUR ESSAY Mathematics! • Most people come up with 10-12 words per line. • you must write a complete of 190 words, therefore you should come up with 18 lines as a whole. INTRODUCTION: (general thought) 3 lines (30-40 words) Paragraph 1/ Idea 1 4 lines (40 words) Paragraph 2 / Idea 2 4 lines pay someone to write my paper (40 words) Paragraph 3 / Idea 3 4 lines (40 words) In closing, 3 lines (30-40 words)

14. OUTLINE I. INTRODUCTION II. CONTRAST OF ARGUMENTS A. ADVANTAGES B. DISADVANTAGES (PROS AND CONS). C. GIVING OPINIONS OR SUGGESTIONS ON THE TITLE. III. CONCLUSION

15. MEETING THE MARK

16. TASK 3: a. Write the draft that is first of essay in an item of paper. (10 min) b. Look at your partner’s draft that is first.

17. ESSAY LINKS http://teacher.sch olastic.com/activiti es/writing/persuas iveflash/transition alwords.htm http://www.flo- joe.co.uk/fce/stud ents/writing/linkin g/ Example question In class you have been technology that is discussing. Now, your English teacher has asked you to definitely write an essay. Write an essay using all of the notes and present known reasons for your point of view. You have to write your answer in 140-190 words in an style that is appropriate. Nowadays, technology is everywhere. Has technology made people’s lives better or worse? Notes Write about: 1.medical science 2.the internet 3.your own idea