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NMETHN HoeK ILDIK
Angol levelezs
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ELSZ
A knyv clja, hogy segtsget nyjtson mindazoknak, akik az angol nyelvet magn, vagy
hivatalos levelezsek kapcsn a mindennapi letben hasznljk, illetve azoknak, akik a levelezs
nyelvezett az alap-, vagy a kzpfok nyelvvizsgra val kszlsk sorn most
tanulmnyozzk.
Az rs sorn a legfbb szempont az volt, hogy olyan levelek kerljenek a knyv lapjaira,
amelyek a magyar olvas szmra mintul szolglhatnak, mivel maguk is gyakran kerlhetnek
olyan lethelyzetekbe, amikor ilyen, vagy ezekhez hasonl tartalm leveleket kell rniuk. A
knyv felptse teht a kvetkezkppen alakul:
l. alapfok nyelvvizsgafeladatok, majd ezek angol nyelv megoldsa, a knyv vgn

szszedettel;
2. kzpfok nyelvvizsgafeladatok (magnlevelek s hivatalos levelek), majd ezek
megoldsa, a knyv vgn szszedettel;
3. magn- s diklevelezs gyakori tmkrl magyarul s angolul kidolgozott
mintalevelekben, a tmkat kvet kifejezs gyjtemnnyel;
4. zleti levelezs s kapcsolattarts magyarul s angolul kidolgozott mintalevelekben, a
tmkat kvet kifejezs gyjtemnnyel;
5. plyzatokhoz s sztndijkrelmekhez kapcsold hivatalos levelezs magyarul s
angolul kidolgozott mintalevelekben, a tmkat kvet kifejezs gyjtemlmyel.
Mint lthat teht, a knyv minden szinten a felmerl leggyakoribb levelezsi problmk
megoldshoz kvn segtsget nyjtani.
Hasznlatt a kvetkez terletekenjavasoljuk:

- az alap-, kzp- s felsfok nyelvvizsgk rsbeli rszre val felkszls sorn;
- a felvteli vizsgkra val felkszlsnl;
- zleti s hivatalos levelezsek lebonyoltsakor;
- plyzatok beadsakor;
- fordtsi gyakorlatok sorn.
Mind a magn, mind pedig a hivatalos leveleket tartalmaz fejezetek elejn magyarul
olvashatunk rvid tjkoztatt az adott levltpusokkal kapcsolatos ltalnos szablyokrl. Az
alap-, illetve kzpfok levelezsi feladatok megfogalmazsa teljesen megegyezik a
nyelvvizsgn vrhat feladatok szvegezsvel. A fejlcekben tallhat cmek termszetesen
minden esetben fiktvek.
A knyv sikeres hasznlathoz eredmnyes munkt kvn a Szerz.

LTALNOS TUDNIVALK AZ ANGOL LEVLRSRL 5
1. MAGNLEVELEK
(Angol alap- s kzpfok)
LTALNOS TUDNIVALK AZ ANGOL

LEVLRSRL
A magnlevelek a kvetkez rszekbl llnak:
a. fejlc (a felad cme, dtum)

b. megszlts
c. a levl szvege
d. bcszs
e. alrs
f. utirat
FEJLC
A felad cmt ktflekppen rhatjuk a jobb fels sarokba:
38 Arndale Street, 38 Arndale St,

Dover, Dover,
Kent. Kent.
CT179TJ CT179TJ
A cm sorrendje teht a kvetkez: hzszm, utca neve, vros/falu, megye, postai irnytszm,
esetleg az orszg. A sorok vgn lev vessz elhagyhat, csakgy, mint a megye neve utni pont.
A rvidtsek utn viszont nha elfordul, hogy pontot tesznek.
A 'Street' s a 'Road' szavak rvidthetk, mgpedig 'St' illetve 'Rd' formban.
A dtumot egy sort kihagyva rjuk a cm al. Lehetsges varicik:'
17(th) Jan(uary)(,) 1994 17/1/94 (nap/hnap/v Angliban)

Jan(uary) 17(th), (19)94 01/17/94 (hnap/nap/v Amerikban)
Egyb rvidthet hnapnevek: Feb, Aug, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec. Ha rvidtve rjuk a hnap nevt,
tehetnk utna pontot. Az 1, vagy l-re vgzd szmok utn nem 'th'-t, hanem 'st'-t; a 2-esek
utn 'nd'-t; a 3-asok utn pedig 'rd'-t runk.
Egy Magyarorszgrl feladott levl fejlce a kvetkezkppen nzhet ki:
24(,) Tulipn t(,) 24(,) Tulipn t(,)

Veszprm 8200(,) Veszprm 8200(,)
Hungary(.) Hungary(.)
2(nd) April(,) 1994 June l(st)(,) 1994

6 LTALNOS TUDNIVALK AZ ANGOL LEVLRSRL
MEGSZLTS
A megszltst a baloldali marg mell, vagy ahhoz kzel rjuk s utna mindig vesszt tesznk..
Barti levlben a szinte kizrlagos megszltsi lehetsg a kvetkez:
Dear Judy,
Klnsen kedves megszlts:
My dear Judy,
A LEVL SZVEGE
A levl szvegt a megszlts utn egy sort kihagyva, de azzal egyvonalban, a marg mellett,
vagy kis bekezdssel kezdjk. Ha a levl egymstl elhatrolhat gondolatokat tartalmaz, azokat
mindig kln szakaszban trgyaljuk, a szakaszokat pedig vagy egy-egy resen hagyott sorral
vlasztjuk el egymstl, vagy bekezdssel indtjuk. A levl tartalma ltalban hrom knnyen
elhatrolhat rszre oszthat:
a. bevezets;
b. trgyals (clok megnevezse, hrek kzlse);
c. befejezs.
a. bevezets
A bevezets rendszerint vagy egy korbbi levlre, vagy egy olyan esemnyre val utalssal
kezddik, amely a levlrst kivltotta. Ennek megfelelen a leggyakoribb angollevlkezdsi
kifejezsek a kvetkezk:
I have just received your letter and I ppen most kaptam meg a leveledet
am writing at once s rgtn vlaszolok is,
because... mert...
I'm sorry it has taken me so Elnzst, hogy ilyen sokig nem

long to reply to your last vlaszoltam a leveledre, de...
letter but. ..
What a surprise it was to get a Igazi meglepets volt, hogy

letter from you after alI this ilyen hossz id utn rtl
time. nekem.
I was very sorry to hear... Sajnlattal rtesltem arrl, hogy...
I feel sure that you will be Biztos vagyok benne, hogy rdekeini
interested to know (that)... fog az a hr, hogy...
Thank you very much for your Nagyon ksznm a leveledet.

letter. It is lovely to hear Jlesik hallani arrl, hogy
about what has been going on mi trtnik veled.
with you.
The reason I am writing is that Azrt rok, mert...
Please forgive me for my delay Elnzst, hogy ilyen ksn vlaszolok

in answering your letter but I a leveledre, de mostanban
have been really busy lately. nagyon elfoglalt voltam.
Thanks a lot for your last Ksznm az utols leveled s

letter. Sorry I haven't answered elnzst, hogy eddig nem vlaszoltam.
until now.
It felt good to hear from/ about you. Jlesett hallani rlad.
I'm writing to you to ask you Azrt rok, mert egy kis szvessget
a favour. szeretnk krni tled.
In your last letter you asked Utols leveledben arrl krdeztl,

me about. .. hogy...
In your last letter you asked Utols leveledben arra krtl,

me to ... hogy...
Thank you for your longi interes- Ksznm a hosz/ az rdekes

ting letter. I was glad to hear levelet. rmmel hallottam,
(that)... hogy...
I was very happy/ delighted/ Nagyon rltem a levelednek,

pleased to receive your letter, amelyet tegnapi nhny nappal
which arrived yesterday/ some ezeltt kaptam meg.
days ago.
I have just received your letter ppen most kaptam meg a leve-
and am writing to you by return ledet s postafordultval
post. vlaszolok is.
Thank you so much for answering Ksznm, hogy olyan gyorsan

my letter so quickly. vlaszoltl a levelemre.
I hope this letter reaches you Remlem, hogy idben megkapod

in time. a levelemet.
Hi! Howare you? Szia! Hogy vagy?
It was lovely to hear from you again. J volt jra hallani rlad.
A lehetsges levlkezdsi formkra tovbbi pldkat tall a mintalevelekben.
b. trgyals
A trgyalsra jellemz fordulatokat a levl tartalmtl fgg en a mintalevelekben fogjuk

megadni.
Fontos azonban szem eltt tartanunk a kvetkezket, klnskppen, ha vizsgaszituciban kell

levelet rnunk:
- gyeljnk a helyes levlforma betartsra;

- gondolatainkat mindig szakaszokba/bekezdsekbe rendezzk;
- gyeljnk a helyes kzpontozsra;
- lehetleg vilgos, jl megszerkesztett mondatokban rjunk a kijellt tmrl, amelybl
kitnik, hogy megrtettk-e pontosan a feladatot;
- ne lpjk (nagyon) tl a krt mennyisget, de arra is gyeljnk, hogy sokkal kevesebbet se
rjunk.
Ez a mennyisg alapfok nyelvvizsga esetn 6-8, kzpfok nyelvvizsga sorn pedig 15-20 sor
kztt szokott lenni.
c. befejezs
A befejezsre jellemz legtipikusabb fordulatok a kvetkezk:
I look/ am looking/ will be Alig vrom mr, hogy halljak

looking forward to hearing felled/ felletek.
from you (soon).
I do hope to see you soon. Nagyon remlem, hogy hamarosan

tallkozunk.
(please) remember me to ... dvzlm a ...
(Please) give my love/ best (Krlek) add t dvzletemet/

regards/ best wishes to ... jkvnsgaimat a ...nak.
Say hello to (the) ... from me. dv a ...nak.
We alI send our love to you Mindannyian szeretettel dvzlnk

and your parents/ children. tged s a szleidet/a gyerekeket.
I've no more news for the moment. Egyelre nincs tbb hrem.
Do write me soon and tell me Krlek mielbb vlaszolj s

alI about yourself. rjl magadrl!
I hope to have a letter from Mielbbi vlaszod remnyben,

you soon.
Write me and let me know how rjl s tudasd velem, hogy vagy!
you are getting on.
I must end now, but 1'11 write Most bcszom, de legkzelebb

alonger letter next time. majd tbbet rok.
I can't think of anything else Egyelre nem tudok tbbet

to write at the moment. rni.
Drop me a line when you have a rj egy pr sort, ha van egy

moment. kis idd!
Bye for now. Take care and Most bcszom. Vigyzz magadra s
write me soon. rj l hamar.
That's aH! Write soon! Ez minden. rjl hamar!
Hope aH goes weH with you. Remlem, minden rendben.
A lehetsges befejezsi formkra tovbbi pldkat tall a mintalevelekben.
BCSZS
Barti levlben a tnyleges befejezsre, bcszsra hasznlt leggyakoribb kifejezsek a
kvetkezk:
Love, /Lots oflove, IAH my Szeretettel (rokonoknak s

love, /Much lovel Love from, nagyon kzeli bartoknak)
y ours, IYours ever, lY ours as Szeretettel (nem tlsgosan

ever, kzeli, de j bartoknak)
Yours affectionately, lY ours Szeretettel (egyb ismersknek)

sincerely, ISincerely yours
AlI the bestl regardsl best Minden jt kvnok!

wishesl my very best to you
A bcszs a levl befejezse alatt egy sort kihagyva kezddik ltalban a margtl kiss jobbra,
de lehet kzvetlenl melette, vagy kzpen is. A bcszsban az els szt mindig nagy betvel
rjuk, a vgre pedig vesszt tesznk.
ALRS
Az alrst szintn egy sort kihagyva rjuk a bcszs al, vagy attl egy kicsit jobbra. Ez barti
levlben rendszerint a keresztnv, vagy annak beczett vltozata.
UTIRAT
Ha a levlbl valamit kifelejtettnk, vagy a levl megrsa utn jut tudomsunkra, akkor 'P.S.'
baloldali sorkezds utn kvetkezhet rviden a mondanivalnk. Tovbbi utiratokat 'P.P.S.'-szel
vezetnk be.
A BORTK
Az angol levelezs szablyai szerint a bortkra nem rjuk r a felad cmt. Ha mgis szeretnnk
a cmnket feltntetni, ezt a bortk htoldaln tegyk meg a levl fejlcre rvnyes sorrendben.
A cmzett nevt s cmt a bortk kzeptl kicsivel lejjebb kezdjk el rni ugyanolyan
sorrendben, ahogy azt a levl fejlcre vonatkozan megadtuk. A frfiak neve el szoksos a
"Mr(.)', frjezett nk neve el a 'Mrs(.)', lnyok neve el pedig a 'Miss' cmet felmi.
Pl.:
Mr(.) C.A. Jones(,)
20(,)Pembroke Drive(,)
DANBY(,)Hants DY9 9XZ
(GREAT-BRITAIN)
Az albbi fejezetekben kzlt magnlevelek meglehetsen barti, br nem felttlenl szoros

kapcsolatra utal stlusban rdtak.
MAGNLEVELEK ALAPFOKON 11
MAGNLEVELEK ALAPFOKON
DIK-SFELNTTLEVELEZS
Feladatok
Csald
1. rjon egy rvid bemutatkoz levelet leend angol levelezpartnernek, amelyben elmondja,
hogy jutott hozz a cmhez s rviden lerja csaldi llapott s jellemzi nmagt. (Tartsa be
az angol levlrs jellemzit!)
Lakhely, otthon
2. n egy lakhelyt brzol kpeslapot kld angol levelezpartnernek. Mutassa be rviden a
vrost s fejezze ki remnyt, hogy partnere rvidesen szemlyesen is megismerheti.
3. rjon egy levelet amerikai bartjnak, amelyben eljsgolja, hogy j laksba! hzba kltztek
s adjon egy rvid lerst rla. Mentegetzzn, hogy most csak kevs ideje van, de
legkzelebb hosszabban r majd a tmrl.
Iskola, tanuls, plyavlaszts

4. Ksznje meg angol bartja rdekld levelt s vlaszban rviden foglalja ssze, hogy mit
jelent az, hogy n gimnziumba jr. Tegyen fel krdseket az angol kzpszint oktatsrl s
bartja plyavlasztsi lehetsgeirl.
5. rmmel rteslt rla, hogy angol bartjnak jl sikerltek a vizsgi. Fejezze ki aggodalmt a
sajt rettsgi vizsgi miatt s levelben rviden foglalja ssze, hogyan zajlanak. Vgezetl
hvja meg bartjt a nyri sznidre.
telek, tkezsi szoksok

6. n ltogatba kszl angol bartjhoz, aki elz levelben arrl rdekldtt, hogy milyen
teleket eszik meg szvesen. Vlaszban ksznj e meg az rdekldst, mondja el, hogy nem
klnsebben vlogats s rviden ecsetelje tkezsi szoksait.
7. Angol bartja hamarosan ltogatba rkezik nhz Magyarorszgra. n, mivel szeretne a

kedvbe jrni, levlben rdekldik afell, hogy bartja, mit fogyasztana szvesen a
megrkezsekor. Tegyen nhny javaslatot a vacsorra s krje bartja mielbbi vlaszt.
12 MAGNLEVELEK ALAPFOKON
Vsrls, ajndkozs
8. Angol bartja kldtt nnek egy knyvet, amelyet mr rgta keresett Magyarorszgon. Kiss
ksn rdott vlaszlevelben mentegetzzn, ksznj e meg az ajndkot s a cserbe kldtt
tertrl mondja el, hogy hol vette s mirt dnttt mellette.
Egszsg, betegsg
9. Most kapott egy rvid rtestst arrl, hogy angol bartjnak desapjt krhzba kellett
szlltani. Gyorsan vlaszoljon s rviden rdekldjn a betegsg krlmnyeirl s a
kiltsokrl. Vgl fejezze ki remnyt, hogy bartja desapja hamarosan felgygyul.
Idjrs, ltzkds
10. n meghvta angol bartjt, hogy tltse a hsvtot nknl. Bartja elz levelben
rtestette nt, hogy szvesen jn Magyarorszgra. Az idjrsrl rdekldtt s arrl, hogy
milyen ruhkat hozzon magval. Levelben rviden vlaszoljon bartja krdseire.
Szrakozs, hobbi, sport

11. Angolleveleztrsnak rt msodik levelben krjen elnzst a hossz hallgatsrt s
rviden szmoljon be arrl, hogy mit szeret csinlni szabadidejben. Trjen ki legalbb 3-4
fle tevkenysgre s rdekldjn trsa hobbija fell is.
12. rjon egy 8-10 soros levelet angol bartjnak, amelyben eljsgolja, hogy j sportot kezdett
el zni, mgpedig a kosrlabdt. Rviden foglalja ssze, hogy mirt szereti ezt jobban, mint
a magasugrst, amit n korbban csinlt, majd adja t trsnak nvre dvzlett.
Kirnduls, utazs, kzlekeds

13. rjon egy 8-10 soros levelet angol bartjnak, amelyben rviden beszmol az
osztlykirndulsrl, amelyrl ppen most trt vissza. Rviden mondja el, hogy merre jrtak,
mit lttak, milyen volt az id s a hangulat.
14. Angol bartai az n meghvsra Magyarorszgra rkeznek autbusszal. rkezsk eltti

utols levelben rja le, hogy juthatnak el a busz vgllomstl az n otthonig. CA
nyelvvizsgn lehetsges egy mellkelt trkp.)
15. rjon angol bartjnak egy dvzllapot a tengerpartrl. Tegyen emltst a szllsrl, az
telrl s arrl, hogy mit csinl s hogy rzi magt. Jegyezze meg, hogy j lenne, ha bartja
is ott lenne.
16. n ltogatba megy angol bartjhoz, akivel mg sohasem tallkozott, de fnykpet mr

kldtek egymsnak. rja meg hogy pontosan mikor s hova fog megrkezni.
Tjkoztassa bartjt arrl is, hogy mit fog viselni s hogy az utols fnykp ta vltozott-e
valamit a klseje.
Mintamegoldsok
1.
32 Jutasi t
Veszprm 8200
14 July, 1995.
Dear Rachel,
I got your address from Imy English teacher! a friend of mine, who told me that you would
like to correspond with a Hungarian boyl girl ofmy age.
I am 15 and live with my partents and two sisters/brothers. I'm a student in an academic
grammar school! secondary technical school! vocational school and my favourite subjects
are English and Mathsl Historyl Biology..
I'm quite talll short and sliml plump. My eyes are bluel dark and my hair is short! longi
shoulder length and fair! darkl brown. I take after my father but I've got my mother's
personality. I'm sociablel talkative and Ilike having friends.
In my free time I play footballl basketball! table tennis. My hobby is collecting stampsl
travellingl reading books.
I can't think of any more to write for the first time but I'm really interested to hear about
you. I hope you'll answer soon. .
y ours sincerely,
Andrs
2.
18/03/94
DearMary,
What you can see on the card is my hometown. Isn't it beautifui?

It' a fair-sizedl bigl smalll historici industrial town in the middlel northl south-eastl north-
west of Hungary with a population of about 40,0001 180,000.
The buildings on the card are the main landmarks of the town. Do you like them?
I wish you were here and could see them with your own eyes.
Love,
Zita
3.
32 Vgny utca
Szolnok 5600
220ctober, 1994
Dear John,
Perhaps you would be interested to know that we managed to move to another fiat! house
after alI. The whole family is very happy about it, because it's a lot bigger than the old one
and it's also in a much nicer area.
The new fiat is in a semi-detached house/ Our new house is a suburban bungalow/ and
there is a small/ big garden around it. The kitchen, the dining-room and the hall are
downstairs, the bathroom and the bedrooms are upstairs. There's also a garage at the side of
the house so we won't have to park our car in the street any longer.
I must say good-bye to you now because I still have some things to fix up in my room. I am
going to write alonger letter when I have more time.
Love and best wishes,
Ili
4.
67 Liliom utca
Monor4593
30 Nov, 1994
DearTom,
Thank you so much for your last letter in which you ask me about my school.
Well, as I said, I go to an academic grammar school, which I started at the age of 14 and
will probably finish at 18. The standard of teaching is quite high in grammar schools in
Hungary, that's why most students who would like to go on to university study in such
schools. We mainly have arts and science subjects here as opposed to secondary technical
and vocational schools, where students also learn a trade.
Howare things with you? Have you thought about what to become yet? What types of
secondary schools are there in Britain and what is your schoollike?
Tell me all about it and please write again soon.
Yours,
Csilla
5.
122 Akcos t
Taszr 6470
12 June, 1994
Dear Jim,
I was de!ighted to learn from your letter that you had got through your examinations. WeIl
done! H'S really marvellous news.
Unfortunately my school leaving examinations are still ahead of me and I fee! really
anxious about them. You know I have never done particularly weIl at school and now I will
have to sit for a written exam in Literature, Maths and English and an oral exam in
Literature, History and English. You can imagine how worried I am. Anyway, I think we'll
deserve a nice long holiday this summer. Could you come and stay a month or so with us? I
would be really glad if you could make it.
Do write me soon and tell me what you think about the suggestion.
y ours with love,
Tams
6.
45 Rnai tr
Budapest 1378
30 July, 1995
Dear Carl,
Thank you for your letter, which I have just received. H'S really very thoughtful of you to
ask me about my eating habits.
To tell you the truth, I am not at alI choosy, I do eat everything I get. For breakfast I usually
have /rolls with butter and jam/ cornflakes with milk/ scrambled eggs/ sausages and tea. I
never eat anything untillunch, which is always a hot meal, but I could also do with some
cold snacks. I never have a big dinner, just some cold cuts and some fruit to follow.
As you can see I don't make much fuss of my meals so please don't worry about my diet.
Thanks for your concern again. I hope to see you soon.
Sincerely yours,
Pali
7.
57 Papvsr t
Komrom 7322
8 July, 1994
Dear Susan,
I really am very happy to see you soon in my home. There is just one minor thing left that I
would like to ask you about and this is food. My mother is eager to know what she should
prepare for your first dinner in Hungary.
She is very good at making soups, especialIy vegetablel meatl fish soup. Then for the
second course we could have roast beefl pork chopsl veal cutlets and for dessert she
recommends pancakes. If you prefer vegetables to meat she could make you some delicious
salads, or if you have a sweet tooth she'lI bake you a cake.
Don't forget to write by return post and let us know what you would prefer to have.
Lots of love,
Kati
8.
85 Kerepesi t
Budapest 1290
10 Dec, 1994
My dear Judy,
Please forgive me for my delay in writing to thank you for the book you sent to me. I was
very glad to get it as I had been trying to find it in the bookshops for a long time. Thank
you very much indeed.
I'm sending a nice little table-cloth to you which I spotted in the local shop of folk art. I
know your mother loves embroidery and this is a piece that will suit the decoration in her
room.
I hope that ali is welI with you. Please, pass on my best wishes to your parents. Bye-bye for
now,
Yours,
va
9.
101 Veszprmi t
Balatonalmdi 8223
23 Jan, 1995
Dear Brian,
I have just leamt from your letter that your father has been taken to hospital. I'm desperate
to tell you how sorry I am and hope that it's not very serious.
When did it actually start? What symptoms did he have? Are you sure that he'll have to be
operated on or can medication help? How long do you think he'll have to stay in and when
do the doctors say he'll fully recover by?
Please, remember me to him and tell him that I wish him a quick recovery. I do hope that
he'll get better soon. I really am interested in his condition so write me as soon as possible.
Affectionately yours,
Gyuri
10.
41 Kpln kz
Sopron 9400
25 February, 1995
Dear Jenny,
I have just received your letter and I'm absolutely delighted to hear that you will be able to
come and see us at Easter.
Usually spring weather in Hungary is quite nice but you can never count with certainty on
really warm weather in April. It is unpredictable so it may rain or there may be beautiful
sunshine. The temperatures can also range from 10 to 25 degrees so I think you should
bring both warm and light clothes with you. What I usually wear in April is a pair of
trousers/ a long skirt, a T-shirt/ a light blouse and a sweater/ windcheater/ jacket. Whatever
the weather will be like I'm sure weIll enjoy ourselves.
We are alI looking forward to seeing you soon.
Love,
Edit
11.
33 Rakosa tr
Kaposvr 6400
1 June, 1995
Dear Ed,
I'm sorry I haven't written for so long but I've been really busy lately. I've had to study a lot
but now I'm free and I can do some of my favourite activities.
My hobbies are collecting coins/ stamps/ badges. I have already got as many as several
hundred coins from different countries of the world. I also like listening to pop music/
reading and watching films. My favourite types of books/ films are travelogues/ adventure
stories/ romances. I love books/ films on nature.
We have a dog called Riki. He is the most intelligent dog in the world and I always enjoy
playing with him.
What about you, Ed? Do you have a lot of spare time? What do you usually do in your free
hours?
Do write me when you have a moment and 1'11 try to answer sooner than I did before.
Sincerely yours,
Bla
12.
83 Debreceni t
Nyregyhza 4300
15 April, 1994
Dear Martin,
I'm writing to you to tell you that I've taken up a new sport. You know I did the high jump
for 6 years but then I gave it up some months ago.
Now I'm playing basketball and I must tell you I prefer it to high jumping. I can't wait to go
to the work-outs three times a week and I enjoy every moment of it. Just imagine! You are
not alone, you play in a team and, if you are good enough, you can even score for this team.
That's what I call real pleasure.
Why don't you take up a game like basketball? I'm sure you would enjoy it.
My sister sends you her kindest regards. Do write us soon.
Love,
Gabi
13.
34 Baktai t
Srospatak 7210
18 May, 1994
Dear Kate,
I've just returned from a class outing in one of the most beautifui parts of the country and I
decided to write you some words about it.
It was a two-day trip; we did Veszprm on the first day and went on a hiking tour in the
Bakony Hills on the second. We saw all the exhibitionsl museums and the famous sightsl
landmarks and had a lovely dinner in a restaurant in the old part of the town.
We were very lucky with the weather. Although it was a bit windy in the beginning, we had
just the ideal weather for hiking. We were chatting and singing while walking and
everybody enjoyed themselves a lot.
I hope your school outing will also be great fun.
With good wishes to you and your parents.
Lots of love,
Mari
14.
91 Pentelei t
Karcag 6430
24 July, 1995
Dear George,
You can't imagine how happy I am that we'll soon meet. Here are the instructions for you to
get from the coach terminal to our place.
When you have got off the coach, try to find the nearest stop of underground line 2. Take it
five stops and get off at Dli Plyaudvar, a big railway station. You'll find information
about train departures inside the station building. Take the next train (express or fast train)
to Veszprm. The journey shouldn't take longer than two hours. When you arrive in
Veszprm, give me a ring and my father will collect you from the station.
We are allloking forward to seeing you soon.
Yours,
Vera
15.
25/07/95
Dear Wendy,
WeIl, here we are on the beach at Portoros and we are having a magnificent/ wonderful/
horrible/ awful time.
I'm lying under a tree/ in the sun/ in my room, drinking coke/ tonic/ ice tea and looking at
the sea/ rocks/ rain. My brother is swimming/ sleeping and my parents are sightseeing/
playing cards. Our hotel is very nice/ terrible and the food is good/ inedible. Our room is
smaIl/ big, but it's clean/ dirty and quiet/ noisy. Tomorrow we are going to Venice. I'm sure
it will be beautiful/ exciting/ boring.
Wish you were here,
Love,
Luca
16.
2 Vndor utca
Szkesfehrvr 8100
3 August, 1994
Dear Peter,
I am arriving at Waterloo Station, London, at 10.45 a.m. next Monday, August 5th. Can
you meet me?
I'm sure you'Il be able to recognize me if you look at the photo I've sent you recently. The
only thing that is different is /my hairstyle/ the colour of my hair/ and that I've become
fatter slimmer. Now I'm wearing my hair in a pony tail/ my hair is darker than in the photo.
I will be wearing a dark green T-shirt (with a brown leather jacket if the weather is cool), a
pair of blue jeans and brown shoes.
I'm looking forward to meeting you soon.
Yours,
Andrs
MAGNLEVELEK KZPFOKON 21
MAGNLEVELEK KZPFOKON
DIK-SFELNTTLEVELEZS
Feladatok
Csaldi let
1. Az utbbi idben problmk merltek fel 16 ves fia nevelsvel kapcsolatban. Vgs
elkeseredsben angol bartnjhez fordul tancsrt, aki szintn volt mr ilyen helyzetben.
Egy kb. 17-20 soros levelet r, amelyben:
(l) elmondja, hogy aggdnak a fiuk miatt;

(2) rszletesen kifejti, hogy mi a problma a fival;
(3) elmondja, hogyan prblt mr segteni;
(4) utal arra, hogy bartnjnek is voltak hasonl problmi
(5) tancsot kr s dvzli a csald tbbi tagjt.
2. nnek nemrgiben volt az eljegyzse. Levelet r angol bartjnak, amelyben:
(1) kzli vele a nagy hrt;

(2) megrja, hogy ki a menyasszonya, mit csinl s hol tallkoztak;
(3) elmondja, hogy milyen tulajdonsgai vannak, mi rdekli s hogy jnnek ki egymssal;
(4) kzli bartjval, hogy az eljegyzs csak szk csaldi krben volt;
(5) mr elre bejelenti, hogy az eskvre viszont ket is szeretn meghvni s remli, hogy
el tudnak jnni.
Lakhely, otthon
3. n lakst cserl egy ismers amerikai hzasprral a nyrra. Telefonon megegyeztek, hogy
levlben rtestik egymst a lakssal! hzzal kapcsolatos tudnivalkrl. n is rja meg a
kvetkezket:
(1) hol veheti fel a hzaspr a kulcsot megrkezskor;

(2) hol talljk meg a kzponti vz- s villanykapcsolkat;
(3) a hztartsi eszkzk hasznlatval kapcsolatos tudnivalkat;
(4) a virgntzs szablyait;
(5) a visszautazs eltti teendket.
4. rjon egy 17-20 soros levelet angol bartjnak, amelyben kzli vele a kvetkezket:
(1) vgre sikerlt elcserlni laksukat egy csaldi hzra, amelyre mr nagyon vgyott;
(2) a hz ugyan rgi, de nagyon szp krnyken van;
(3) milyen a hz, mekkora az udvar s mi van benne;
(4) milyen feljtsi munkkat kell majd megcsinltatniuk;
(5) Mivel sok hely van, hvja meg bartjt, hogy tltsn egy-kt hetet nnl.
22 MAGNLEVELEK KZPFOKON
Iskola, tanuls, munka

5. Angol bartjnak egyik ismerse Magyarorszgra szeretne jnni angolt tantani. Bartja
ntl kr informcit. rjon egy 17-20 soros levelet, amelyben tjkoztatja t a
kvetkezkrl :
(1) milyen a tanv beosztsa Magyarorszgon;

(2) milyen rendszerben folyik a gimnziumban a tants;
(3) milyen nyelveket tanulnak a dikok;
(4) milyen az rtkelsi rendszer;
(5) milyenek a magyar kzpiskolsok, s mire szmthat egy fiatal anyanyelv tanr a
beilleszkedst illeten.
6. Az j iskolav kezdetn elhatrozza, hogy megvltoztatja hozzllst a tanulshoz. Levelet

r angol bartjnak, amelyben 17-20 sorban tjkoztatja t a kvetkez fogadalmairl:
(1) jobban oda fog figyelni az rkon, tbbet s hatkonyabban fog tanulni;
(2) mindig megcsinlja a hzi feladatokat, s soha nem fog lgni az rkrl;
(3) mivel megint vannak j tanrok, megprbl rjuk j benyomst tenni;
(4) a tbbi tanrral is nagyon udvarias lesz, s nem fog veszekedni egy diktrsval sem;
(5) kerli az vvge eltti pnikszer tanulst, egsz vben kitartan fog tanulni;
(6) vgl rdekldik bartja vlemnye fell, s megkrdezi, hogy nem akarja-e kvetni a
pldjt.
7. n nemrgiben llst vltoztatott s most kzli a hrt angol bartjval. Levelet r, amelyben:
(1) elmondja, hogy mirt nem rezte jl magt korbbi munkahelyn;

(2) bemutatja j munkakrt;
(3) rszletesen lerja munkakrlmnyeit;
(4) beszl a tovbblpsi lehetsgekrl;
(5) kri bartjt, hogy vlaszlevelben mondja el vlemnyt dntsvel kapcsolatban.
telek, tkezsi szoksok

8. Angol bartnje levelet rt. Kzli, hogy kt ht mlva lesz nluk egy tantestleti vacsora.
szeretne valami magyaros telt fzni s annak az telnek a receptjt kri, amit utols nap
nknl evett, amikor ltogatban volt itt. rjon egy 15-20 soros levelet, amelyben:
(1) kifejezi rmt, hogy annyira zlett bartnjnek az tel, hogy kollgival is meg akarja
kstoltatni;
(2) rszletesen lerja, hogyan csinlja s mivel tlalja az telt;
(3) emlkezteti bartnjt, hogy az tel nagyon zsros s fszeres, amit nem mindenki
szeret;
(4) megemlti, hogy vannak egszsgesebb magyaros telek is, s felsorol nhnyat, amit
ilyen alkalomra javasolna;
(5) vgl felajnlja, hogy kvnsgra ezek receptjt is elkldi.
9. n most rkezett vissza Anglibl, ahol egy barti csald ltta vendg!. rjon egy 15-20
soros ksznlevelet, amelyben:
(1) megkszni bartjnak s csaldjnak a meleg fogadtatst;

(2) elmondja, hogy mindig emlkezni fog azokra a helyekre, amelyeket egytt
megltogattak;
,
(3) elmondja, mirt csaldott kellemesen az angol konyhban;

(4) felsorol egy-kt telt, amelyek klnsen zlettek s elmondja, hogy mirt;
(5) lerja, hogy sokat hzott s remli, hogy hamarosan viszonozhatja a vendgszeretet.
Vsrls, ajndkozs
10. Angol bartja tancstalan a karcsonyi ajndkozssal kapcsolatban. Levelben nt krdezi,
hogy itt is szoks-e ajndkot adni, s ha igen, akkor rja meg, hogy n kinek mit vett.
Vlaszban n a kvetkezket fogalmazza meg:
(1) Magyarorszgon karcsony eltt mindig nagy a tlekeds a boltokban;

(2) nagy lerazsok vannak, mgis nehz megtallni mindenkinek a megfelel ajndkot;
(3) milyen ajndkokat vett mr meg, s mg mi van htra;
(4) mirt dnttt ezek mellett az ajndkok mellett;
(5) megprbl tancsot adni bartjnak is a vsrlsra vonatkozan, s kellemes nnepeket
kvn az egsz csaldnak.
Baleset, betegsg
ll. nt egy kisebb baleset kvetkeztben krhzba szlltottk. Levelet r angol bartjnak,
amelyben:
cl) kzli a baleset krlmnyeit;

(2) elmondja, hogy milyen srlseket szenvedett s hova szlltottk;
(3) milyen kezelst alkalmaztak, s mennyi idbe telik, amg felgygyul;
(4) milyenek a krhzi krlmnyek, s hogy telnek a napjai;
(5) vgl remli, hogy bartja csaldjban nincs semmi problma, s kri, hogy mielbb
rjon.
12. n hossz hallgats utn levelet r angol bartjnak, amelyben elmondja, hogy mirt nem rt
ilyen sokig:
(1) slyos betegsgen esett t az utbbi hnapokban;

(2) mondja el betegsge tneteit;
(3) rja le, hogy a krhzi kivizsgls sorn milyen betegsget llaptottak meg;
(4) kzlje, hogy megoperltk, de most mr itthon van s jobban rzi magt;
(5) sajnlkozik, hogy a tppnz milyen kevs, de remli, hogy nemsokra jra dolgozhat.
Egszsg, sport
13. Elz levelben angol bartja arrl rt, hogy amita rendszeresen tornzik sokkal jobban rzi
magt, s nnek is ezt tancsolja. n vlaszlevelben a kvetkezket rja:
cl) bartja levele nagy hatssal volt nre, mert rjtt, hogy nagyon egszsgtelen letmdot
l;
(2) elmondja, hogy jformn semmi testmozgst nem vgez a hzimunkn kvl, hiszen
mg a munkahelyre is kocsival jr;
(3) most elhatrozta, hogy minden reggel tornzni fog, estnknt pedig kocogni; tlen
selni, nyron pedig szni fog;
(4) rszletesen lerja, hogy valamikor milyen sokfle sporttal foglalkozott;
(5) megkszni bartjnak a j tancsot s gri, hogy majd beszmol elhatrozsa
sikerrl.
Idjrs, ltzkds
14. Angollevelezpartnere egy flves szerzdst kapott egy angol-magyar vegyesvllalatnl. A
szerzds augusztustl janurig tart. Bartja mg soha nem volt Magyarorszgon s most
nt krdezi arrl, hogy milyen idjrsra szmthat s milyen ruhkat hozzon magval. rjon
egy 15-20 soros levelet, amelyben:
(l) gratull a szerzdshez, majd rszletesen ecseteli a lehetsges augusztusi idjrst;

(2) elmondja, hogy az sz folyamn nagyjbl mire lehet szmtani;
(3) jellemzi a tli idjrst, s felhvja a figyelmet, hogy a magyar tl sokkal hidegebb, mint
az. angol;
(4) elmondja, hogy nlunk melyik vszakban mit viselnek az emberek;
(5) vgl remli, hogy bartja jl fogja rezni magt Magyarorszgon, s majd nt is
tbbszr megltogatja.
Szrakozs, hobbi
15. n nemrgiben egy nagyszer angol filmet ltott a moziban. Hossz hallgats utn levelet r
angol bartjnak, amelyben:
(l) kzli, hogy milyen filmet ltott, amely egybknt egy angol regny filrnrevitt vltozata
volt;
(2) kri bartjt, hogy szerezze meg nnek ezt a knyvet, ha lehetsges s kldje el;
(3) mondja el, hogy nagyon ritkk a j filmek manapsg, mert a filmek tbbsge krimi,
vagy horror, s tele van erszakkal;
(4) az nk csaldjban is llandan be van kapcsolva a televzi, amivel n meglehetsen
elgedetlen;
(5) rviden jellemzi a magyar TV-msorokat, s rdekldik az angol msorok sznvonala
fell.
Kirnduls, utazs, kzlekeds

16. Angol bartjnak a szlei gy dntttek, hogy Magyaorszgon tltik nyri szabadsgukat.
ntl krnek tancsot, hogy mit rdemes megnzni, milyen szlls- s programlehetsgek
vannak. Vlaszlevelben n a kvetkezk~t' rja:
(l) kifejezi rmt a szlk dntsvel kapcsolatban;

(2) elmondja, hogy nagyon sok szp hely van s tancsol kettt, amit a helykben n
vlasztana;
(3) rszletesen lerja, hogy mirt ezeket a helyeket ajnlja;
(4) emltst tesz az ottani szllslehetsgekrl s arrl, hogy kld trkpet s
prospektusokat;
(5) kri bartjt, hogy rtestse nt szlei rkezsrl, mert n is szeretn elvinni ket
v~lahov;
(6) vgl rdekldik, hogy bartja nem jhetne-e mgis velk.
Mintamegoldsok
1.
40 Ifjsg t
Pcs 7839
Hungary
Aug. 16, 1994

Dear Barbara,
I'm writing to ask you for some advice: my husband and I are getting very worried about
our son, Tom.
He used to be such a nice boy but recently he has been staying out late at night and is
always too tired to do weIl at school. He spends alI his time with greasy-haired, tight-
trousered, shabby youngsters.
Most of the boys at this age play a decent sport. And what do you think my son loves
doing? Playing cards and roulette in grotty bars. I wouldn't mind if he had one girlfrielld,
but he has several.
We used to get on very weIl with each other, he always listened to our warnings and
advice. But unfortunately, this is not the case any longer. I'm afraid that now he thinks we
are just trying to make him do what we want but, to tell you the truth, we are really worried
about his future.
I know you also had some problems when your son was a teenager.
What did you do about it? If you could give us some advice it would be very welcome. I
arn at a loss myself and have totally run out of ideas.
Give my love to Charles and the children.
Yours,
Babi
2.
8 Vgsi tr
Cegld 6300
3 May, 1995
Dear Paul,
I arn delighted to tell you that I have just become engaged.

My fiancee is Mary Stephens, whom I don't think you have met yet, but I'm sure you will
think I arn very lucky when you do meet her. She is a teacher of English and teaches young
kids in the nearby primary school.
We met five weeks ago at a party. It was love at first sight - I feel as ifI have known her all
my life. We share so many things; she loves travelling and languages just like me. She is
very witty and outgoing and I can't imagine my life without her. It's a very special
relationship and we have grown really close in such a short time.
Last Saturday we had a small ceremony with only the immediate family present. That was
when we got engaged to each other and now we are starting to make arrangements for the
wedding reception. So an invitation to the wedding will reach you very soon. I do hope you
will be able to come.
Yours sincerely,
Dnes
3.
76 Pulai t
Tapolca 8300
25 June, 1995
Dear Linda and Terry,
As agreed in our telephone conversation the day before yesterday, here are the instructions
for what to do when you arrive at the house.
First of alI collect the keys from the neighbour. The largest key is for the gate, the two
smaller ones are for the garage and the main entrance door.
When you enter the house, the mains electricity switch is clearly marked on the wall right
in front of you, opposite the entramce door. In order to connect the water supply, tum on
the large blue tap, which you will find in the cellar, right undemeath the stairs.
Feel free to use any of the household appliances and kitchen utensils you want. I'm sure
you'll have no trouble in finding them. The only exception is perhaps the iron, which I keep
in the big wardrobe in the living-room. Note that the washing machine is not in the kitchen
but in the bathroom. It's an old type machine so it can be a bit tricky if you are not used to
it. The dials are on the top and I'llleave the instructions right next to them.
Some of the plants are on the balcony and we usually water them in the moming before the
sun comes round. The others are inside and it's enough to water them twice a week.
Before leaving the house make sure that all the switches and taps are tumed off and the
windows and doors are securely locked. And please remember to return the keys to the
neighbour!
Well, have a lovely time and phone me if I have forgotten about something important.
Yours sincerely,
Margit
4.
3OHathz utca
Vrpalota 8230
28 April, 1995
Dear Debbie,
I'm writing to you to tell you some good news. We managed to change our fiat for a
detached house. At long last! You know how long I've been waiting for this moment.
The house is in a very nice place - just outside the town, on the edge of a smalllake. H'S an
old house, but it's in quite good condition and with some reconsruction and redecoration
we'll make it very comfortable.
There is a big garden around it with old chestnut and almond trees. Just what I have always
dreamt of. In the back of the garden we have a small outbuilding, which could be turned
into a garage later.
There's a lot to be done inside the house too. The walls need papering, the windows and the
doors need repainting and weIll have to have some tiles fixed on the bathroom walls. We
would also like to have the hall and the living-room made into one large room.
In fact we have plenty of spare room, so why don't you and John come and stay with us for
a week or two?
Just let us know when to expect you.
Yours,
Rka
5.
81 Kereki utca
Gdll 1906
18 February, 1995
Dear Allan,
I was interested to hear that a friend of yours is coming to Hungary to teach English in a
secondary grarnmar school. I want to quickly write to you about everything she needs to
know.
The school year in Hungary is devided into two terms; the first term begins in September
and finishes right before Christmas and the second term begins on one of the first days of
January and finishes in the middie of June. Then alI the schools break up for the long
summer holidays, which last for almost three months.
The lessons in grammar schools usually start at 8 o'clock in the morning. Each lesson lasts
for 45 minutes and there are about six lessons a day. On the average teachers have 18
lessons a week.
There has been great emphasis put on language teaching recently and secondary school
students have to opt for two foreign languages to study and these are usually English and
German. In bigger schools they can also learn French, Italian or Spanish.
,
The school sends a report to the parents with grades in every subject at the end of each
term. The final grades are based on the teacher's continuous assessment in class. Hungarian
secondary schools are quite strict and competitive therefore there are very few discipline
problems. The students are already used to having native speakers as their teachers, so she
shouldn't worry about this. I'm sure she'lI get on very weIl with most ofthem.
WeIl, I hope I've remembered everything, but if I haven't, please write again and ask any
questions you've got. Please, tell your friend that I wish her success in her future job.
Sincerely yours,
Gerg
6.
19 Dlia tr
Nagykrs 3610
16 Sept, 1994
Dear Daniel,
Now that the new school year began I decided to change certain things in my life, which I
would like to share with you. In fact I have made some new year resolutions, I mean new
school year resolutions.
This year I will be more attentive in the lessons and 1'11 study a lot more in the afternoons. I
want to be more effective than I was last year so 1'11 do alI my homework and I won't ever
play truant from school.
We've got some new teachers from different parts ofthe country. They alI seem to be very
kind but strict and want us to study hard. I decided to make a very good first impression on
each of them because - as you may weIl know - you'l1 never get a second chance to make
the first impression. Actually, I want to be very polite to alI the teachers in the school and
avoid quarrels with any of my classmates.
I also swore that I would try to avoid the big rush at the end of the term by starting to
prepare for the final tests weIl in advance. This is a question of managing my time
properly, which I haven't been very good at for the past few years.
Now that I've told you alI about it I feel that 1'11 be able to do it. Why don't you try to folIow
my example? You have no idea how much I am looking forward to hearing your opinion
about the whole thing.
I hope to have a letter from you before long.
Love,
Jzsi
7.
119 Huba utca
Tiszakcske 3400
18 March, 1995
Dear Frank,
You may be surprised to hear that I've changed my job, but I'm sure you'll understand when
you find out about my reasons.
You know I worked as a teacher of English and German for ten years and I was quite happy
doing it in the beginning. But then I realized that I don't ever have any free time and my
salary was lower than anybody else's in the family.
Some time ago I got an advantageous offer from the manager of a big company so I
decided to take the chance. Now I'm a sales manager and I enjoy my work more than I
would ever have thought. I work with three other colleagues in the department who seem to
be quite easy to get on with. I travel a lot and not only within Hungary but also to different
parts of Europe and have talks in English or sometimes German.
I work flexitime and my salary is almost three times as much as what I used to get as a
teacher. I may be appointed divisional head, which would mean an additional rise in pay.
I would very much like to hear your opinion about my decision. Did I do it right? Please let
me know what you think about it. 1'11 be looking forward to your letter.
Yours sincerely,
Ott
8.
33 Bethlen kz
Dunajvros 2100
2 Nov, 1994
Dear Pam,
You asked me about the recipe of the dish I made you for lunch on the very last day ofyour
stay in our home. I'm overjoyed to hear that you did like it so much that you want your
colleagues to taste it. Oh, I had a lovely time when you were here, did you?
So, beef stew is really very simple to make. eut the onions into cubes, braise them in oil
and sprinkle some hot paprika on them. Do you get real hot paprika in England or shall I
send some to you? Now, add the cubed beef then some tomatoes, green pepper and salt
according to taste. We like it quite salty. The stew is usually served with boiled potatoes or
noodles.
Mind you, this dish is quite greasy and spicy, which most English people don't really like.
Why don't you try something that is also typically Hungarian but a lot healthier.
What would you say to some paprika chicken or pancakes Hortobgy style? Or perhaps
noodles with cottage cheese, sour cream and bits of bacon? Do you remember? You had
thema11 when you were here.
If you should change your mind just drop me a line and 1'11 send any recipe you want.
Good luck with the cooking!
Love,
Jane
9.
38 rnyas t
Bkscsaba 4100
31 Aug, 1994
Dear Kevin,
H's only yesterday that I got back from you but I feel I must write immediately to thank you
for the warm welcome I got from you and your family.
I'm sure I will always remember the wonderful days I spent there and the beautifui places
we visited together.
Actua11y, what came as a complete surprise to me was English food. I would never have
thought that it was so delicious and I couldn't help eating a lot more than I do at home.
Your lovely puddings are simply unforgettable! There's so much variety and there's fmit in
most of them, which is very much to my taste. And the way you prepare turkey! So tender
and juicy and never too greasy. I'm afraid 1'11 have to go on a slimming diet till I get a bit
slimmer.
I do hope that 1'11 be able to retum your hospitality some time in the near future. I can't
thank you enough for your kindness.
Yours affectionately,
Vali
10.
77 Difa t
Srvr 9420
8 Dec, 1994
Dear Jenny,
I was very pleased to receive your letter yesterday. I'm writing to you by return post and
hope that I can give you some ideas for your Christmas shopping.
In Hungary there's a great rush in the shops before Christmas; everybody is trying to buy
something for their relatives. Big stores have sales and they are open alI day, even at the
weekends. Still it's really difficult to find the right present for everyone.
I can understand how you feel, because it took me several days to find something only for
my parents. My father will get an electric razor because he lost the old one when we went
skiing in the mountains last month. Has your father got one? If he has, why don't you buy
some shaving foam and an after shave lotion for him? They always come handy for a man.
My mother will get a lovely scarf with fringes. She's been wanting one for years. Women
like alI kinds of accessories. If she already has a scarf try to find her a nice belt, a pair of
gloves or some nice jewellery. I haven't bought anything for my brother yet. I might just get
him some chocolate. A lot of chocolate. He loves sweets.
I hope you'll also find the right presents after alI.
We alI send our love to you and we wish the whole family a very Merry Christmas.
Yours,
Rita
11.
12 Balaton utca
Ppa 8500
2 March, 1995
Dear Steve,
I'm writing to tell you about the accident I had the other day. Don't worry, nothing very
serious. I just broke my leg.
I was driving on a minor road which was still quite snowy. So the car slipped in a bend and
swerved into a ditch by the road. I know it was my fault, I was not careful enough. Luckily,
there were no other cars on the road.
At first I got frightened because my knee was bleeding heavily and I couldn't move my
right leg. But soon the ambulance came and I was taken to the casualty department. I got a
bandage on my knee and my leg was put in plaster. Before setting the fracture they gave me
a local anaesthetic. They say it will take at least six weeks before the bone heals.
We are six in a ward and almost everybody has a bone fracture here. The nurses are very
kind but the food is awful. Have you ever tasted hospital food? If you have, you know how
tasteless it is.
My days here are terribly boring. The only thing I can do is read. At least this is sornething
I enjoy but you can't do it for days on end, can you?
I hope everybody is alI right in your family. Do write soon and let me know how you are
gerting on.
Love,
Dani
12.
55 Vadsz t
Kiskunmajsa 6320
19 Feb, 1995
Dear Keith,
I must apologize for not writing to you for so long but I've just got over a serious illness.
I had lost my appetite and I had had sharp pains for over half a year when, finally, our
family doctor decided to send me to hospital for a medical check-up. There they diagnosed
stornach ulcer and soon I got operated on for it. Fortunately the operation was successful
and I was soon discharged from hospital.
Now I'm lying at home recuperating. I'm still not allowed to do any hard work although I'm
alI right now and feel that I could do some. The doctors say I need a lot of rest. You can
imagine what a difficult situation we've been in. The sickness benefit is a lot less than my
salary so we can hardly manage to live on that money. Anyway, I hope 1'11 fully recover in
1
some weeks' time and can start work again.
I look forward to hearing from you.
With very best wishes,
Jen
13.
38 Bks utca
Koml 7361
25 June, 1995
Dear Lucy,
I was delighted to hear that since you took up gymnastics you have been fee1ing really fine
and fit.
To tell you the truth this little piece of news impressed me a lot. I realized I had been
leading an extremely unhealthy way of life. I virtually don't move apart from the
housework I do in the flat. Can you imagine? I go everywhere by car, even to work!
When I read your letter I decided to do physical jerks for 10 minutes every moming and go
jogging for a quarter of an hour every evening. And that's not alI yet. I love watching those
skiers on television. So I thought to myse1f: why couldn't I try that? It should be great hm!
And then there's swimming. I know how to swim, so why don't I ever go to the swimming
pool? From now on I will.
You know when I was young I did gymnastics for four years. God knows why I gave it up.
Then carne running. I was a sprinter. I often went to competitions and won quite a few
medals. I can't really explain to you why Iturned into a couch potato.
Anyway, thanks a lot for your advice. I hope 1'11 be able to live up to my resolutions. 1'11
write to you about it in more detaillater.
Lots of love,
Gerti
14.
80 Bartk t
Kecskemt 4000
19 July, 1995
Dear Janet,
I was so happy to hear that you managed to get the job in Hungary. Congratulations!
You are asking me about the weather we have in the different seasons especially during the
time that you'll spend in our country. WeIl, August is always very hot; actuaIly, it's stifling
hot. There's plenty of sunshine and very little rain. So if you just bring a frock, a light skirt,
some shorts and T-shirts, that'll do for the end of summer and even the beginning of
autumn. Remember your bikini, you might want to go down to the beach.
The rest of autumn is trickier; you can never know what to count on in October and
November. UsuaIly, the latter is quite cold already. More often than not we have frosts,
slippery roads and even snow. Last year, for example, we skied in the nearby mountains in
November. So don't forget to bring your ski anorak with you.

Mind that the winters in Hungary are much colder than in England so bring clothes with
you that are warm enough for temperatures as low as minus 15-20 degress. We usually
wear warm, fur-lined overcoats, knitted hats, gloves and scarfs, cotton stockings and long
boots. It may get slushy in winter so don't forget to bring your wellingtons.
I hope you'll enjoy your work in Hungary and that we'll be able to meet several times while
you are here. I would very much like to welcome you in my home.
Yours sincerely,
Dra
15.
7 Pajta utca
Mickolc 3200
28 Jan, 1995
DearNancy,
I know it's a long time since I last wrote to you but don't think this means that I've forgotten
you.
Actually, I had been quite busy until very recently when I finally found some time to go to
the cinerna. I saw an excellent English film entitled 'Room With A View'. I know it's an
adaptation of a book written by Foster, which I would very much like to read.
Now, there's somethimg I would like you to do for me, if you don't mind. I wonder whether
you could buy that book and send it to my home address. I would be really grateful to you
if you could help me with this.
You know there're so few good films today because most of them are either crime or horror
stories. They are full of violence and aggression, which I can't tell you how much I hate.
The saddest thing about it is that this is what you get on TV as weIl. My children always
have the telly on and watch these absolutely stupid programmes for hours on end.
Unfortunately, there's not much variety on the Hungarian channels and the satellite
channels are even worse. Just imagine a generation growing up on this rubbish.
How about television programmes in England? Are they of any higher standard?
I'm looking forward to your answer. I hope I'm not causing you much trouble with that
book.
Thank you in advance.
Lots of love,
Csilla
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16.
1 Makai tr
Csesznek 8253
30 May, 1995
Dear Pat,
I am very pleased to hear that your parents intend to spend their holiday in Hungary. There
are so many beautifuI places here that it is difficult to choose the most idea!.
My own choice would be Lake Balaton and of course the capital city. The Balaton area is
really inviting, especially in summer. There are long grassy beaches and nice little bays
with white-sailed boats. Forest covered hills rise on the northern shore with vineyards and
orchards on their slopes. By the way, once they are there it's a must to taste some of the
Balaton wines. There are castIes, caves and picturesque little towns and villages in the
surrounding area.
The people in the region like to let their houses to foreigners, so they can either choose this
kind of accomodation or stay in one of the lovely hotels that are scattered alI over the place.
Budapest, the capital city, is another must that your parents shouldn't miss. If I were in yor
parents' place I would definitely visit all the main historic monuments that the city is
famous for and I would also go to some of the many thermal baths that are so popular with
the tourists.
I am enclosing a map, some folders and information sheets about accomodation. Please, let
me know when they are coming. I would like to call on them and show them some
interesting places myself. Can't you possibly manage to come with them?
Yours sincerely,
Ami
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DIKLEVELEZS
Mintalevelek
1. Az els levl
Kedves Gillian!
Egy ifjsgi magazinban talltam a cmedet. Azt rtad, hogy egy olyan kor lnnyal szeretnl
levelezni, mint n.
Nos, hadd rjak nhny szt magamrl. Tizent ves vagyok s egy budapesti gimnziumba
jrok. t ve tanulok angolul s mindig is szerettem volna egy olyasvalakivel levelezni, aki
Nagy-Britanniban, vagy az Egyeslt llamokban lakik, de eddig nem beszltem valami jl
angolul.
Koromhoz kpest meglehetsen magas vagyok: 170 cm, a slyom pedig 57 kg. Barna szemem
van s hossz barna hajam. Mellkelek egy fnykpet a csaldunkrl: az apukrnrl, anyukrnrl,
az csmrl s a kutynkrl, Jessie-rl. Megtalltl engem? Pont kzpen llok.
Az desapm egy bankban dolgozik, az desanym pedig ltalnos iskolai tanr. Csak egy
testvrem van, aki kt vvel fiatalabb nlam. Most jrja az ltalnos iskola hatodik osztlyt. A
csald kzpontja a kutya. Mindenki imdja. Nektek is van valamilyen hzillatotok?
Szabadidmben n szalvtkat gyjtk s nagyon rlnk, ha tudnl nekem nhnyat kldeni
Nagy-Britannibl. Ha rdekel, n is kldk neked prat Magyarorszgrl. Vagy tudnk valami
olyat kldeni, amit te gyjtesz?
Krlek rd meg s rjl magadrl is!
Sok szeretettel:
Vali
Bp., 1994. jnius 9.
51 Grdonyi t
Budapest 1320
9 June, 1994
Dear Gillian,
I found your address in a youth magazine. You said that you would like to correspond with
a girl of my age.
Let me introduce myself. I am fifteen years old and I am a grammar school student in
Budapest. I have been studying English for five years and I have always wanted to
correspond with someone from Great Britain or the U.S.A., but so far my English hasn't
been very good.
I'm quite talI for my age, 5ft 8ins, and I weigh 125 lbs. I have brown eyes and long brown
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hair. I'm enclosing a photograph of our family; my father, my mother, my brother and our
dog, Jessie. Can you see me? I'm standing right in the middie.
My father is a bank clerk and my mother is a primary school teacher. I only have one
brother, who is two years younger than me. He is in the sixth year of primary school. The
dog is the centre of the family, everybody adores her. Have you got any pets at home?
ln my free time I collect serviettes and I would be very glad if you could send me some
from Britain. If you are interested I will send you some Hungarian ones. Or could I send
you something that you collect? Please let me know your interests and tell me alI about
yourself.
y ours sincerely,
Vali
2. Az els vlaszlevl
Kedves David!
El sem tudom mondani, hogy mennyire rltem, amikor megkaptam a leveledet. Nagyon
kedves volt tled, hogy ilyen gyorsan vlaszoltl. rmmel olvastam rlad, a csaldodrl s a
kedvenc idtltsedrl.
n is szvesen levelezek korombeli dikokkal a vilg klnbz tjairl. gy sokat
megtudhatok a hazjukrl s az letvitelkrl. Mindez nemcsak lvezetes, de hasznos is, mert
idkzben fejleszthetem az angol tudsom.
Olvasni is szeretek a szabadidmben. Imdom a szpirodalmat s sok verset olvasok.

Kedvencem Pilinszky J., akinek rvid, 8-10 soros versei klnsen tetszenek.
Te milyen knyveket szeretsz olvasni a szabad iddben? Kinek a knyveit kedveled
klnsen? Van kedvenc zenekarod, vagy zenedarabod?
Ami engem illet, n nem klnsebben vagyok oda a zenrt, br ngy vig tanultam
hegedlni. Manapsg leginkbb csak knny pop zent hallgatok. Jelenleg van nhny kedvenc
zenekarom, de ez mindig vltozik. Most ppen a Guns and Roses s a Stiltskin dalait szeretem.
Ha netaln a kezedbe akadna rluk nhny fnykp lgy szves kldd el ket. Nagyon hls
lennk.
Maradk szabad idmet szvesen tltm trsasgban, eljrok otthonrl s jl rzem magam.
Egszen sok bartom van, aminek nagyon rlk. Azt hiszem, ebben az apukmra tk.
Na s te, Dvid? Szeretsz bartkozni? Alig vrom mr, hogy halljak felled, gy krlek rjl,
amilyen hamar csak tudsz.
Szeretettel:
Csaba
Szombathely, 1994. jan. 16.

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92 Vrrok t
Szombathely 9600
16 Jan, 1994
Dear David,
I can't tell you how delighted I was when I got your letter. H was very kind of you to answer
my letter so quickly. I was pleased to hear about you, your family and your hobbies.
I'm also interested in corresponding with students of my age from different parts of the
world. This way I can learn so much about their homelands and their lifestyles. H's both
enjoyable and useful, because I can improve my English in the meantime.
I also like reading books in my free time. I love fiction and I read a lot of poetry. My
favourite poet is J. Pilinszky, whose short, 5-10 lined verses especially appeal to me.
What kinds of books do you enjoy reading in you spare time? Whose books do you
especially like? Have you got a favourite band or piece of music?
As for me, I'm not particularly keen on music, although I played the violin for four years.
The kind of music that I often listen to these days is basicaIly light pop music. I've got
some favourite bands at the moment, but this always changes. Now Ilike the songs by
Guns and Roses and Stiltskin. If you should come across any photos of them could you
send them to me? I would be really grateful.
In the rest of my free time I love keeping company, going out and having fun. I've got quite
a few friends, which I'm very happy about. In this, I think, I take after my father.
How about you, David? Do you like making friends? I'm very eager to hear from you, so
please, write me as soon as you can.
Yours affectionately,
Csaba
3. Vlasz Magyarorszg fekvse s ghajlata irnt rdekld levlre

Kedves Fiona!
Az utols leveledben arra krtl, hogy rjak neked Magyarorszgrl, a fekvsrl s az

ghajlatrl.
Nos, Magyarorszg egy szp kis kzp-eurpai orszg, amelyet nyugatrl Ausztria, szakrl
szlovkia, keletrl Ukrajna s Romnia, dlrl pedig a volt Jugoszlvia utdllamai hatrolnak.
Sajnos nem vagyunk tengerparti orszg, de van egy gynyr tavunk, amelyet Balatonnak
hvnak s amely Kzp-Eurpa legnagyobb desvizi tava. A t Magyarorszg nyugati rszben
van, kellemes, dombos vidken. Egybknt nlunk nincsenek magas hegyek. A legmagasabb
cscs, az orszg szaki rszben is alig tbb, mint 1000 mter.
A keleti vidk sk s gy hvjk, hogy aNagy Magyar Alfld. Gazdag tapasztalatot
szerezhetnek itt azok, akik Magyarorszg mltjrl s a falusi let hagyomnyairl szeretnnek
tjkozdni.
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Ht nem lenne j megltogatni ezeket a helyeket egyszer egytt? Klnsen tavasszal, vagy
nyr elejn, amikor az id mg nem olyan szrnyen meleg.
Errl jut eszembe, hogy most ppen egy melegfront rt el minket s 30 fok fltt van a
hmrsklet. Tulajdonkppen nyron ez egszen normlis s nem is tart tovbb kt-hrom htnl.
Mivel mi a mrskelt gvben vagyunk, gy nem igazn tapasztalunk szlssges idjrsi
viszonyokat. Tlen leeshet a hmrsklet mnusz 15-20 fokig is, de ritkn megy az al.
Hallottam, hogy Amerika egyes rszein lehetnek torndk, hatalmas eszsek s rvizek, mg
ms rszeken szrazsg van. Igazn rdekelne, ha minderrl rszletesebben rnl.
Nagyon vram a vlaszod.
Szeretettel:
Zsolt
Veszprm, 1994. jl. 8.
7/A Keskeny utca

Veszprm 8200
8 July, 1994
Dear Fiona,
In your last letter you asked me to write you about Hungary, her location and climate.
Well, Hungary is a lovely little country in Central Europe bordered by Austia in the west,
Slovakia in the north, the Ukraine and Romania in the east and the successor states of the
former Yugoslavia in the south.
Unfortunately, we are not a coastal country, but we have a beautifui lake called Balaton,
which is the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe. H's in the west of Hungary, in a nice
hilly area. Otherwise, we don't have high mountains; the highest peak, in the north of the
country, is j'list ~ver 1,000 inetres.' ... ' ..
The eastern region is level and it's called 'The Great Hungarian Plain'. H'S a rich source of
experience for those who want to learn about Hungary's past and traditional village life.
Wouldn't it be nice to visit all these places together some time? Especially in spring or at
the beginning of summer when the weather is not yet awfully hot.
By the way, we are having a heat-wave right now and it's more than 30 degrees. Actually,
it's quite normal in summer, and usually it doesn't last longer than two or three weeks.
Since we are in the temperate zone, we don't have really extreme weather conditions. In
winter it can drop to minus 15-20 but rarely does it go below that.
I have heard that in America you have tomadoes, torrential rains and floods in some parts
of the country and droughts in other parts. I would be very interested to hear a bit more
about it.
I'm looking forward to your answer.
Yours',
Zsolt
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4. Vlasz Magyarorszg npe s kultrja irnt rdekld levlre

Kedves Al!
Nagyon ksznm a leveledet. Jles rzs volt, hogy ennyire felkeltette rdekldsedet
orszgw1k s annak npe. Most megprblom nhny mondatban sszefoglalni a legfontosabb
dolgokat.
Az seink tbb, mint ezer vvel ezeltt telepedtek le a Krpt-medencben. Most krlbell
tz milli magyar l ezen a terleten, az orszg hatrain bell. A hiedelemmel ellenttben a
magyar nyelv nem szlv, hanem finnugor eredet s azt mondjk, hogy nagyon nehz
megtanulni.
A magyarokat nagyon vendgszeret nemzetnek ismerik. Azt mondjk rlunk, hogy kedvesek
s trsasgkedvelk vagyunk s szvesen hvunk vendgeket az otthonainkba, hogy finom
telekkel s italokkal knljuk ket. Taln az a tny, hogy mi magunk is nagy lvezetet tallunk
az evsben, jrult hozz ahhoz, hogy lelmiszer-feldolgoz iparunk olyan hres a krnykbeli
orszgokban.
Ami a mvszetek s a kultra vilgt illeti, azt hiszem elfogultsg nlkl llthatjuk, hogy
Eurpa vezet nemzetei kz tartozw1k. Sok vilghr zeneszerzvel, festvel, ptsszel, st
tudssal is dicsekedhetnk.
A magyar npmvszet termkei pedig elsrangak s ppgy elismerssel nyilatkoznak rluk
a terlet szakrti, mint az a sok-sok trista, aki ezrt jn Magyarorszgra. Klnsen kedveltek
a kzi hmzsek s a hagyomnyos magyar nptnc eladsok.
Az anyukm is szokott hmezgetni a szabad idejben. Ha rdekel, szvesen kldenk neked
egy hmzett asztaltertt.
Krlek mielbb vlaszolj s add t forr dvzletemet aszleidnek.
Szeretettel:
Sndor
Kalocsa, 1994. prilis 6.
1 Munks utca
Kalocsa 4700
6 April, 1994
Dear Al,
Thanks a lot for your letter. It was nice to hear that you have become so interested in
Hungary and her people. Now 1'11 try to summarize the most important things in a few
sentences.
Our ancestors settled down in the Carpathian Basin more than a thousand years ago. There
are at present about ten million Hungarians living in this area, within the borders of the
country. Contrary to what most people think Hungarian is not a Slavonic, but a Finno-
Ugrian language and they say it's very difficult to learn.
Hungarians are known to be a hospitable nation. They say we are kind and sociable and
like to invite people to our homes to serve them good food and drinks. Perhaps the fact that
wc ourse1ves take great delight in eating has made the country's food processing industry so
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famous with the countries in the region.

As for the domains of arts and culture, we may, without bias, be said to belong to the top
nations of Europe. We can boast with many world famous composers, painters, architects
and even scientists.
The products of Hungarian folk art are outstanding and are very much appreciated by
experts in the tieId as weIl as the many tourists who come to visit the country as a result.
They especially favour handmade embroidery and enjoy watching traditional Hungarian
folk dances.
My mother also does embroidery when she has some free time. If you are interested I
would gladly send an emboidered table-cloth to you.
Yours,
Sndor
5. Vlasz Magyarorszg politikai rendszerrl s a krnyez orszgokrl

rdekld levlre
Kedves Gary!
Ksznm a leveledet, amelyben olyan sok krdst tettl fel nekem arrl, hogyan is lnek az
emberek a vilgnak ebben a rszben. Magyarorszg politikai rendszerrl is krdezt!. gy
tnik, tnyleg nagyon rdekel, hogy mennek nlunk a dolgok.
Biztosan tudod, hogy Magyarorszg mr egy ideje kztrsasg. Igazbl 1989-ben lett az,
tbb mint 40 vi szocialista uralom utn.
Egy meglehetsen konzervatv, jobb-kzp prt nyerte meg az els szabad vlasztsokat,
1990-ben, de ngy vvel ksbb, a magyarok megint a szocialistkra szavaztak. Ez nem azt
jelenti, hogy a szocializmus visszatrst akartk, pusztn csak nagyobb szocilis biztonsgban
szerettk volna rezni magukat, mint amilyenben a demokrcia els ngy ve alatt voltak. Az
igazsg az, hogy a magyarok nincsenek hozzszokva a kapitalizmus kemny trvnyeihez.
Kapitalizmust s szocilis biztonsgot is akarnak. Sajnos azonban, hogy az orszg tl szegny
ahhoz, hogy ezt a stdiumot egyik pillanatrl a msikra elrje.
Annak ellenre, hogy a szoksos 40-rs munkaht mellet sokan msodllsban, st nha mg
egy harmadik llsban is dolgoznak, mg mindig jobban llunk, mint a krnyez orszgok.
Hatrainktl dlre etnikai hbork dlnak, keletre szguld inflci s rendkvl nehz
letkrlmnyek vannak, a tlnk szakra lv j orszg, Szlovkia, pedig szintn kemnyen
prblja lekzdeni a vltozsokkal jr nehzsgeket.
Mi mindig a vltozsok lharcosai voltunk s remlhetleg hamarosan javulni fognak a
dolgok. Nyugodtan krdezzl brmirl, amirl tbbet szeretnl hallani. Vrom leveledet.
Szeretettel:
Laci
Szkesfehrvr, 1994. aug. 1.

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22 Kankalin utca
Szkesfehrvr 8100
1 Aug, 1994
Dear Gary,
Thank you for your letter full of so many questions about how people live in this part of the
world. You also asked me about the political system of Hungary. You seem to be really
interested in the way things go over here.
I'm sure you know that Hungary has been a republic for some time now. Actually, she
became one in 1989 after more than forty years of socialism.
It was a fairly conservative, centre right-wing party that won the first free elections in 1990,
but four years later the people of Hungary voted for the socialists again. It doesn't mean
that they wanted the return of socialism, it just means that they would have liked to fee1
socially more secure than they did during the first four years of democracy. The truth is that
the people of Hungary are not used to the harsh laws of capitalism. They want both
capitalism and social security. But, unfortunately, the country is far too poor to reach this
stage ovemight.
Despite the fact that apart from the normal 40-hour week, most of us have second, and
sometimes third jobs, we are still doing better than the countries around us. To the south of
our borders there are ethnic wars, to the east there is galloping inflation and extremely
difficult living conditions, and the new country to the north of us, Slovakia, is also
struggling hard with all the hardships of change.
We have always been in the forefront of these changes and hopefully things will pick up
soon. Just fee1 free to ask me about anything you want to hear more about. I am looking
forward to your letter.
Yours sincerely,
Laci .,
6. Tjkoztat levl ltalnos hrekrl
Kedves Julie!
Nagyon ksznm a leveledet. Sajnlom, hogy nem rtam korbban, de nagyon lekttt a
vizsgkra val kszls.
Most egy kicsit lecsendesedtek a dolgok, gy tbb idm van msra is, gy pldul arra, hogy
levelet rjak neked. Elszr is a nagy hr: minden vizsgm sikerlt, mghozz egsz -j
eredmnnyel. Azt hiszem, hogy megrdemeltem. Tnyleg sokat tanultam.
Mg nincs semmi hatrozott tervem a nyrra. Mindssze annyit tudok, hogy szeretnk
elmenni valahov a tengerpartra a bartomrnal. De az anyukmnak mg nem mondtam el.
Tulajdonkppen anya nincs valami jl mostanban. Ers derkfjsokra panaszkodik. Mr
sokszor mondtam neki, hogy menjen e1 orvoshoz, de nem akar. Azt mondja, hogy nem szeretne
betegszabadsgra menni s, hogy majd magtl is elmlik a fjdalom.
Mi is trtnt mg? Az apukm pp most jtt haza egy zleti tjrl. Prgban volt s azt
hiszem szerelmes lett a vrosba. Azt mondja, hogy az egsz vros csodlatos pletek tvesztje,
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s kellemes trtnelmi hangulatot raszt. Azt nem szeretem apban, hogy olyan sokat utazik, s
soha nincs ideje arra, hogy leljn velem beszlgetni. Valjban nincsenek nagy problmim, de
gyakran egyszeruen hinyolom a jelenltt.
Az csmnek, aki mg csak 14 ves, mg nagyobb szksge lenne r, mint nekem. Nem tanul
valami jl az iskolban s sok ngatst ignyeIne. A mltkor is egyest kapott matekbl s apa
mg csak nem is tud rla. Megrtem, hogy pnzt kell keresnie, hogy eltartsa a csaldot, de
megri-e gy?
Ami engem illet, n mg mindig a kzilabdnak szentelem szabadidm nagy rszt. Minden
msodik dlutnom edzssel tltm, htvgeken pedig ott vannak a meccsek. Nem is bnnm,
hogy ilyen sok idm elmegy r, ha jl jtszana a csapatunk. De nem gy van. Tudod ltezik
valamifle megelgedettsg, amit a sikerlmny nyjt, de ha az embert mindig csak megverik,
egy id utn elveszti az nbizalmt. s nbizalom nlkl pedig nincs sport. gy aztn komolyan
fontolgatom, hogy rkre abbahagyom. Te mit gondolsz errl?
Most ppen a szobmban lk s nzem, hogy mlik az es. Nem is volt mg igazn j id
ezen a nyron. Tulajdonkppen eddig csak nedves s hvs volt az id. Azt mondjk, hogy ez jt
tesz a vetemnyeknek, mert a talaj az utbbi pr vre jellemz kevs eszsnek ksznheten
teljesen kiszradt.
Egyelre nincs tbb hrem. rj l gyorsan s tudasd velem, hogy mi trtnik krltted
mostanban.
Sok szeretettel:
Ildik
Gyr, 1995. szept. 3.
42 Keresztes t
Gyr 9600
3 Sept, 1995
Dear Julie,
"
Thank you so much for your letter. Sorry, I haven't written to you earlier, but I've been
really busy studying for the exams.
Now things are getting a bit more quiet and so I have a little more time for other things,
like writing to you. First of all the great news: I managed to pass all my exams with quite
good results. I think I deserved it. I had been studying really hard.
I haven't got any definite plans for the summer yet. All I know is that I would like to go
somewhere by the sea with my friend. But I haven't told my mother about it yet.
Actually, my mother is not very weIl these days. She complains of strong pains in her small
of the back. I have told her several times to go to the doctor's, but she won't. She says she
doesn't want to go on sick leave and that the pain will wear off by itself.
What else has happened? My father has just returned from a business trip in Prague and I
think he has fallen in love with the city. He says it's a maze of beautifui buildings and it has
a nice historic atmosphere. What I don't like about my father is that he travels so much that
he never has time to sit down and talk to me. I don't really have great problems, but very
often I just miss his presence.
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My brother, who is only 14 now, would need him even more than I do. He is not doing
particularly well at school and he would need a lot of prodding. The other day he got a one
in Maths and father doesn't even know about it. I understand that he has to earo money to
keep the family, but is it worth it?
For my part, Istill devote most of my free time to handball. I go to work-outs every other
afternoon and there are the matches at the weekends. I wouldn't mind spending so much of
my time on it, if our team were doing weIl. But it's not. You know there's a certain
satisfaction which you get from the feeling of success, but if you are always beaten you
lose confidence after a while. And without confidence there's no sport. So I'm seriously
considering giving it up for good. What do you think?
Now I'm sitting in my room and looking at the rain pouring down. We haven't had really
warm weather this summer yet. Actually, it's been quite cool and wet. They say it's good
for the crops, because the soil is extremely dry due to that long period of very little rain
we've had for the last few years.
No more news for the moment. Write soon and let me know about what's going on around
you these days.
Lots of love,
Ildik
Rvid levelek konkrt tartalommal
7. Barti meghvs
Kedves Mary!
Azrt rok, hogy meghvjalak hozznk Magyarorszgra, hogy tltsl nlunk egy kis idt ezen a
nyron.
Biztos vagyok benne, hogy jl fogod magad rezni, mert van egy kis htvgi hzunk a
Balatonnl s pihenhetnnk ott egyet: frdhetnnk, csnakzhatnnk s napozhatnnk. Az
vnek ebben az idszakban ltalban nagyon meleg van. Aztn, ha egy kicsit hvsebb lesz,
elvinnlek az orszg sok-sok szp vrosa kzl nhnyba. Ht nem lenne j dolog? rd meg,
hogy mit gondolsz rla.
Nagyszer lenne, ha hamarosan tallkozhatnnk.
Szeretettel:
Tndi
Veszprm, 1994. mj. 5.

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2/B Csolnoki t
Veszprm 8200
5 May, 1994
Dear Mary,
I'm writing to you to invite you to spend some time with us in Hungary this summer.
I'm sure you'll enjoy yourself because we have a weekend cottage near Lake Balaton and
we could spend some time there relaxing; swimming, boating and lying in the sun. The
weather is usually very hot at this time of year. Then, when it's cooler I could take you to
some of the many beautifui towns of the country. Wouldn't it be nice? Let me know how
you feel about it.
H'd be lovely to see you.
Love,
Tndi
8. Kiss hivatalosabb stlus meghvs

Kedves Patricia!
Remlem, hogy ez a levl j egszsgben s boldogsgban tall tged s a frjedet.

Valjban azrt rok, mert szeretnm megkrdezni, hogy mit szlntok ahhoz, ha
Magyarorszgon tltentek nhny hetet. Mi mindketten nagyon rlnnk, ha el tudntok jnni.
A frjem a jv hnapban veszi ki a szabadsgt, n pedig tudod, hogy mindig szabad vagyok
nyron.
Annyi sok szp hely van Magyarorszgon, amit megltogathatnnk, hogy igazn nehz lesz
majd vlasztani kzlk. Titeket mi rdekelne?
Krlek benneteket, hogy mielbb rjtok meg, hogy elssorban mit szeretntek ltni. Nagyon
remlem, hogy hamarosan rlhetnk a tallkozsnak.
Szeretettel:
Margit
Budapest, 1994. jn. 12.

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7 Alakos utca
Budapest 1203
12 June, 1994
Dear Patricia,
I hope this letter finds you and your husband weIl and happy.
In fact the reason why I am writing is to ask you how you would feel about spending a few
weeks in Hungary. We would both be very pleased if you could come. My husband is
taking his days off next month and you know that I am always free during the summer.
There are so many lovely places to visit in Hungary that it will be really difficult to choose
from among them. What would you be interested in?
Please let us know about your preferences as soon as possible. I do hope that we will have
the pleasure of seeing you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Margit
Nhny lehetsges nyelvi forma a meghvs kifejezsre:
Why don't you come and spend Gyere, /tltsd velnk a sznidt
the holidays/ the rest of the (az nnepeket)/ a nyr
summer/ a week/ a fortnight htralev rszt/ tlts velnk
with us? egy hetet/ kt hetet.
Have you thought of coming to Gondoltl mr r, hogy megltogass

visit us in Hungary? minket Magyarorszgon?
The offer still stands if Az ajnlat mg mindig ll, ha

you want to take it up. szeretnd megragadni.
If any of your friends are Ha brmelyik bartod erre jr,

heading this way tell them to mondd meg neki, hogy hvjanak
give me a ring. I might even fel. Mg az is lehet, hogy el
have a room for them. tudom ket szllsolni.
How about a holiday in Hungary? Mit szlnl egy magyarorszgi nyaralshoz?
Couldn't you stay with us? Nem tudnl nlunk megszllni?
Would you like to come and spend Szvesen eljnnl hozznk

a few days in our home? nhny napra?
I would be delighted if you Nagyon rlnk, ha eljnnl!

would/ could/ did come. el tudnl jnni/ tnyleg eljnnl.
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I was wondering if you could Arra gondoltam, hogy el tudnl-e

come and see us in Hungary. jnni megltogatni minket Magyarorszgon?
Let me know what you think about it. rd meg, hogy mit szlsz hozz.
9. Meghvs elfogadsa
Kedves Sue!
Igazn kedves volt tled, hogy meghvtl Angliba. Nagyon kszI

n tnyleg szeretnk elmenni, s valsznleg el is fogok, valamikor jlius 1. s 20. kztt.
Csak nem akarok kellemetlensget okozni, gy lgyszi rd meg, hogy ez az idpont megfelel-e,
vagy sem.
Sajnos, csak tz napra tudok elmenni. Gondolod, hogy ez elg id lesz mindarra, amit
elterveztnk?
Egybknt alig vram mr, hogy lssalak tged s a csaldodat. Van egy csom
megbeszlnivalnk.
Sok szeretettel:
Erzsi
Vp., 1994. jl. 9.
220 Mikszth utca

Veszprm 8200
9 July, 1994
Dear Sue,
It was very kind of you to invite me to England. Many thanks.

I would love to come and I probably will some time between 1st and 20th July. Just I don't
want to be a nuisance to you, so please let me know if this time suits you or not.
Unfortunately, I will be able to come for only about ten days. Do you think this will be
enough to do everything we've planned to do?
Anyway, I can't wait to see you and your family. We've got so much to talk about.
Lots of love,
Erzsi
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10. Meghvs visszautastsa

Kedves Fred!
Nagyon ksznm, hogy olyan kedves voltl s meghvtl Angliba. Br nagyon szeretnk
elmenni, mg mindig nem tudom megmondani, hogy sikerl-e.
Elszr is azrt, mert mg nen tudom, hogy el tudok-e szabadulni a hivatalbl. Tudom, hogy
szksgem lenne egy kis kikapcsoldsra, de addig lehetetlen, amg ennyi munknk van.
A msik dolog az, hogy ezen a nyron fel kell jtatnunk az egsz lakst. Attl tartok, hogy
mr nem halogathatjuk tovbb s tudod, hogy ez mivel jr.
Remlem, hogy megrtitek s hogy a jv v elejn mr el tudunk menni megltogatni
benneteket.
Szeretettel:
Mrta
Szeged, 1995. jnius 18.
30 Kzpfasor
Szeged 6720
18 June, 1995
Dear Fred,
Thank you very much for your kind invitation to England. Although we would love to
come it is still impossible for me to say if we will be able to.
One reason is because Istill don't know if I could get away from the office. I know I really
should take a break, but it's impossible as long as we have so much work to do.
The other thing is that this summer we must have the whole fiat done up. We can't put it
off any longer, I'm afraid, and you can imagine what that will involve.
I do hope you understand and that we'll be able to come and see you early next year.
Yours,
Mrta
A meghvs elfogadsra s visszautastsra hasznlatos egyb kifejezsek:
Thanks a lot for your invitation, Ksznm a meghvst, alig

I look forward to the journey. vram mr az utazst.
Thanks! I will definitely come. Ksz! Biztosan menni fogok.
I can't wait to come. Mr alig vram, hogy mehessek.

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Thank you so much for inviting Ksznm, hogy meghvtl

me to your home. I will be delighted hozztok. Nagy rmmel megyek.
to come.
H's so sweet of you to have Olyan kedves vagy, hogy meghvtl.

invited me. 1'11 certainly go. Termszetesen elmegyek.
I do regret not being able to Tnyleg sajnlom, hogy nem

come, but. .. tudok elmenni, de...
I'm afraid I can't accept your Attl tartok, hogy nem tudom
invitation because... elfogadni a meghvst, mert...
I'd love to come, but unfortunately Nagyon szeretnk elmenni, de

I can't. sajnos nem tudok.
I'm sorry but I am unable to come. Sajnlom, de kptelen vagyok elmenni.
ll. Krs kifejezse

a. ltalnos szvessg
Kedves Johnny!
Ksznm a leveledet. Jlesett hallani rlad.

Azrt rok, mert szeretnk egy szvessget kmi tled. El tudnd nekem kldeni a "BBC
English Dictionary" egy pldnyt? Harper-Collins kiadvny s krlbell 30 fontba kerl. A
pnzt majd kldm a bankon keresztl, vagy esetleg akkor is odaadhatnm, ha legkzelebb
Magyarorszgra jssz. Melyik lenne neked jobb?
Elnzst, hogy ezzel zavarIak, de nagy szksgem lenne a sztrra a tanulmnyaimhoz. Mr
egy ideje prblom itthon megszerezni, de nem kaptam meg sehol.
Elre is ksznm.
Szeretettel:
Viktor
2 Endrdi t
Tatabnya 7520
30 April, 1995
Dear Johnny,
Thanks for your letter. It was lovely to hear about your news.
I'm writing to ask you a favour. Can you send me a copy of the BBC English Dictionary?
It's a Harper Collins publication and costs about 30 pounds. 1'11 send the money to you
through my bank or I could give it to you when you next come to Hungary. Which would
be better for you?
F
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I'm sorry to trouble you with this, but I badly need this dictionary for my studies. I've been
trying to find it here for some time but I couldn't get it anywhere.
Yours,
Viktor
b. szlls
Kedves Lesley!
Nem tudom krhetnk-e tled egy szemlyes szvessget.

Kt bartom Londonba ltogat a hnap vgn, s igazn hls lennk, ha el tudnd ket
szllsoini egypr napra. Nagyon kedves emberek, s biztos vagyok benne, hogy jl kijnnl
velle Csak szllsra van szksgk, gy nem kellene foglalkoznod az elltsukkal.
Tudom, hogy sokat krek tled, de nem tudnd mgis megtenni ezt nekem?
Vrom vlaszodat.
Szeretettel:
Attila
60 Vasvri t
Baja 4980
3 July, 1995
Dear Lesley,
I wonder ifI can ask you to do me a personal favour.

Two of my friends are going to London at the end of this month and I would be really
grateful if you could put them up just for a few days. They are very nice people and I'm
sure you would get on well with them. They only need accomodation so you wouldn't have
to bother about taking care of them.
I know it's asking you a great deal but do you think you could still do it for me?
I'm looking forward to your answer.
Yours sincerely,
Attila
A krs kifejezsre hasznlatos egyb formk:
Could I possibly ask you a Krhetnk esetleg tled egy

favour? szvessget?
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I would be extremely grateful Nagyon hls lennk, ha meg-

if you would do this for me. tennd ezt nekem.
Is there any chance of you Van r lehetsg, hogy

sending me a ...? kldjl nekem egy...?
Could you send me a ...? Tudnl kldeni egy...?
Ifyou don't object to it Ha nincs ellene kifogsod,

I would like to ask you to... szeretnlek megkrni, hogy....
I'm sorry to have to bother you Sajnlom, hogy ilyennel

about this. kell, hogy zavarjalak.
Do you think I could stay with you? Mit gondolsz, aludhatnk nlatok?
I have a great favour to ask you. Nagy szvessget szeretnk kmi tled.
I know it's expecting rather a lot, but... Tudom, hogy sokat krek, de...
Would it be at alI possible to... Lehetsges lenne egyltaln, hogy...
If it's at alI inconvenient to Mondd meg nyugodtan, ha ez egy

you feel free to say so. picit is kellemetlen neked.
12. dvzls, gratulci

a. Szletsnapra
Kedves Katie!
A minap eszembe jutott, hogy kzeleg a huszadik szletsnapod. Remlem, hogy ez a kis
ajndk idben odar.
Tudom, hogy szereted a zent, gy azt gondoltam, hogy kldk neked egy kazettt, amelyen
magyar npdalok vannak.
Gondolni fogok rd a nagy napon s remlem, hogy csapsz egy nagy szletsnapi bulit.
Brcsak n is elmehetnk! De mivel nem tudok, ezrt ily mdon kvnok neked sok boldog
szlinapot.
Sok szeretettel:
Ildik
12 Nap utca
Mohcs 7840
10 Dec, 1995
Dear Katie,
I remembered the other day that it will soon be your twentieth birthday. I hope this small
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I
present will reach you in time.

I know you like music so I thought I would send you a cassette with Hungarian folk songs
on it. I hope you'lllike them.
I will be thinking about you on the great day and hope that you'll have a big birthday party.
I wish I could come. But as I can't, I wish you many happy retums of the day from here.
With lots of love,
Ildik
b. Karcsonyra s j vre
Kedves Tina s Ben!

(
rmteli karcsonyt s szerencss boldog j esztendt kvnunk mindketttknek.

l
Sajnos ritkn jutunk hozz, hog rjunk egymsnak, pedig gyakran gondolunk rtok. Remljk,
hogy jl vagytok s hogy hamarosan kapunk valami hrt rlatok.
Szeretettel:
Vera s Imi ,
12 Dec, 1995
Dear Tina and Ben,
We wish you both a Christmas ofjoy and a New Year ofhappiness and good luck.
Unfortunately, we rarely get round to writing to each other, although we quite often think
of you. We hope that you are weH and t~at we will get some news about you soon.
Yours,
Vera and Imi
c. Hzassgkts alkalmbl
Kedves Tom!
Fogadd szvlyes gratulcimat a hzassgktsed alkalmbl! Nagyon rlk, hogy vglis

gy dntttl, hogy megnslsz. Sok szerencst kvnok neked s a felesgednek az
elkvetkezend vekhez.
Biztos vagyok benne, hogy nagyon szerencss vagy, s alig vrom mr, hogy tallkozzak a
felesgeddel.
Minden jt kvnok! f
Szeretettel:
Gerg
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3 August, 1994
Dear Tom,
Hearty congratulations on your marriage!

I am very pleased to know that you have decided to get married after ~ll. I do wish you and
your wif.e the very best of good luck in the many years to come. I am sure you are vry
lucky and I look forward to meeting your wife soon.
With every good wish,
Gerg
d, Gyermek szletse alkalmbl
Kedves Donald s Ann!
Nagy rmmel rtesltem rla, hogy boldog szlk lettetek. Ez fantasztikus! Gratuilok!
Kire hasonlt a baba? s mikor engedik kl Annt a krhzbl? Nagyon remlem, hogy
valamikor a kzeljvben el tudok menni megltogatni benneteket s akisbabt.
Addig is viszlt s minden jt!
Szeretettel,
Fruzsi
30 Nov, 1995
Dear Donald and Ann,
I was delighted to hear that you have become happy parents. Fantastic! Congratulations!
Who does he take after? And when will Ann be allowed to come home from hospital? I
certainly hope I can come and visit you and the baby some time in the near future. Bye-bye
till then and best wishes for you.
Yours,
Fruzsi
e. Sikeres vizsgk alkalmbl
Kedves Harry!
Annyira rlk, hogy sikeresen tl vagy az rettsgi vIzsgkon. Gratullok!

Biztos voltam benne, hogy kitn eredmnnyel vgze!. gyes vagy! Remlem, hogy meg
fogod nnepelni ezt a nagy sikert. Brcsak ott lehetnk!
Bzom benne, hogy mostantl tbbet hallok majd felled.
Szeretettel:
Jzsi
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26 June, 1995
Dear Harry,
I'm so glad to hear that you are successfully through the school leaving examinations.
Congratulations!
I was sure you would do it with flying colours. WeIl done! I hope you will celebrate your
success. Wish I could be with you.
I hope 1'11 hear more from you now.
Love,
Jzsi
f. j munkahely / ellptets alkalmbl
Kedves Jimmie!
Gratullok abbl az alkalombl, hogy tmentl dolgozni az egyetemre!

Tudom, hogy mindig is ezt szeretted volna csinlni, gy sok sikert kvnok neked a jvben.
Biztos vagyok benne, hogy nagy rmd fogod lelni az j munkdban.
Sok szerencst!
Szeretettel:
Gza
9 Sept, 1994
Dear Jimmie,
Congratulations on your move to the university!

I know that this is what you've always wanted so please accept my best wishes for your
future success. I'm sure you'l1 fmd great pleasure in your new job. Best of luck.
Yours,
Gza
Egyb lehetsges nyelvi formk az dvzls s gratulci kifejezsre:
Happy birthday! Boldog szletsnapot!
Many happy retums ofthe day! Sok boldog szletsnapot!
Very best wishes on the occasion Fogaddjkvnsgainkat 21.

ofyour twenty-first birhtday. szletsnapod alkalmbl.
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With best wishes for Christmas Minden jt kvnunk karcsonyra

and the New Year. s az j vre.
Wishing you a very Merry/ Happy Nagyon boldog karcsonyt kvnunk.

Christmas.
May you have love and peace Tltstek a karcsonyt s az

this Christmas and in the New Year. j vet szeretetben s bkben.
With best wishes for your happiness Sok boldogsgot kvnok karcsonyra
at Xmas and in the coming year. s az elkvetkezend vre.
Season's Greetings! Boldog karcsonyt!
Happy Easter! Boldog hsvtot!
I wish you a world ofjoy and Sok rmet s boldogsgot kvnok

happiness today and all year. mra s az egsz vre.
I am pleased to hear about your Nagy rmmel rtesltem a

marnage. hzassgktsetekrl.
1. I hope you'll be very happy. Remlem, hogy nagyon boldogok lesztek.
Please accept my heartiest Fogadd szvbl jv gratulciimat.

congratulations.
I wish I could've been at your Brcsak el tudtam volna menni

wedding. az eskvtkre.
My warmest congratulations on Forr dvzletemet kldm

your marnage. hzassgktsetek alkalmbl.
Who is the lucky man? Ki az a szerencss?
May you have bright and carefree days. Legyenek vidm s gondtalan napjaitok.
The happiest of greetings and Forr dvzletnket kldjk s

congratulations! gratullunk.
What great/ wonderful news! Ez aztn a j hr!

I'm happy for you. Veled egytt rlk.
Congratulations on your success- Gratullok a sikeres vizsgidhoz.

fuI examinations!
I was so glad to hear that you Annyira rltem, amikor meg-

have passed the Finals with tudtam, hogy kitnre
flying colours. llamvizsgztl.
You deserved to pass. Megrdemelted, hogy tmenj.
I wish you the best of success A jvben is sok sikert kvnok.

in the future.
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13. Ksznet kifejezse

a. ajndkrt
Kedves Laura!
Nag'yon ksznm a kazettt, amit kldtl. Igazil figyelme's vagy, hogy eszedbe jutott a
szletsnapom.
Imdom a npzent s mr eddig is volt nhily welszi s magyar npzenei kazettm. s most
van skt is. Nagy becsben fogom rizni, hiszen ez nemcsak egy szp ajildk, hanem kellemes
emlk is abbl a gynyr orszgbl, amelyben laksz.
Mg egyszer nagyon ksznm, hogy ilyen kedves voltl s eszedbe jutottam.
Szeretettel:
Cili
20 Polt utca
Paks 7650
16 Dec, 1994
Dear Laura,
Thank you very much for the cassette you sent me. How very thoughtful of you to
remember my birthday.
I love foIk music and I have had a few cassettes with Welsh folk songs and Hungarian folk
music on them. And now I've got one from Scotland as well. 1'11 always treasure it as it is
not just a nice present, but it will also serve as apleasant reminder of your beautifui
country.
Many thanks again for your sweet thought.
Lots of love,
Cili
b. hosszabb vendgltsrt
Kedves Dustin!
Istvil s n nagyon jl reztk magunkat nlatok. Elnzst krek, hogy ilyen sokig tartott,
hogy megksznjem a szvlyes vendgltst, amelyben minket rszestettetek.
Rendkvl kedves volt tletek, hogy megengedttek, hogy nlatok lakjunk s igazil hlsak
vagyunk azrt, amit ott-tartzkodsunk alatt tettetek. Azt hiszem, hogy ritkil reztem magam
ennl jobban az letben.
J volt jra ltni mindketttket s mg egyszer ksznjk, hogy ilyen hossz ideig trelmes
vendgltk voltatok.
Ha legkzelebb Budapesten jrtok, ltogassatok meg minket!
Szeretettel:
Nra
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21 IC Arany J. utca
Eger 3300
170ct, 1995
Dear Dustin,
Istvn and I so enjoyed our stay in your home. I'm sorry that it has taken me so long to
write and thank you for your generous hospitality.
It was extremely kind of you to let us stay in your house and we are really grateful to you
for what you did while we were there. I think I have rarely had such a nice time in my life.
It was lovely to see you both and many thanks again for being tolerant hosts for such a long
time. Please visit us when you and your wife are next in Budapest.
Yours sincere1y,
Nra
c. rvidebb vendgltsrt I vacsorrt (barti stlusban)
Kedves George!
Nagyon ksznjk a csodlatos pntek estt. Igazn jl reztk magunkat s rtkeltk azt a
sok idt s energit, amit egy ilyen j vacsora elksztse ignyelt. Minden nagyon finom volt!
Mint mindig, most is nagy lvezet volt szmunkra, hogy jra tallkozhattunk mindenkivel.
Szeretettel:
Jnos
4 Nov, 1995
Dear George,
Thank you so much for the lovely party on Friday. We enjoyed it so much and appreciated
the time and effort that must have gone into that lovely dinner. Everything was really
delicious!
As always, it was delightful to meet you all again.
Yours,
Jnos
d. rvidebb vendgltsrt I vacsorrt (kiss hivatalosaob stlusban)
~edves Mrs. Brown!
Ez ton szeretnnk ksznetet mondani azrt az emlkezetes estrt, amit az n hzban volt
szerencsnk eltlteni. Igazn nagy rmnkre szolglt.
dvzlettel:
Tth Blint s felesge
,.....
58 DIKLEVELEZS
8 Feb, 1995
Dear Mrs. Brown,
This is to thank you once again for the memorable evening we had the pleasure of spending
at your house. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
Yours sincerely,
Susan and Blint Tth
A ksznet kifejezsre hasznlatos egyb formk:
I'm exteremely grateful for your Nagyon hls vagyok a ...ben

help in ... nyjtott segtsgedrt
Thank you so much for your Nagyon ksznjk a kedves

lovely gift. ajndkot.
How charming of you to send me... Milyen kedves tled, hogy kldtl nekem egy
You have no idea how grateful I El sem tudod kpzelni, hogy

am for ... mennyire hls vagyok
H'S a gift I have always wanted Mindig szerettem volna ilyen

to have. ajndkot.
I have no words to tell you how El sem tudom mondani, hogy

much I like it. mennyire tetszik.
I was over the moon when I got Rettenetesen rltem, amikor

your present. HIS so sweet of megkaptam az ajndkodat.
you. Olyan drga vagy!
Now that I'm back I want to say Most, hogy itthon vagyok, szeretnm
thank you again for the wonderful holiday. jra megksznni a csodlatos nyaralst.
Thank you for your wonderful Ksznm a nagyszer vendgltst.

hospitality.
Thank you for the lovely time I Jl reztk magunkat nlatok.

had at your house. Ksznjk!
I will never forget your kindness. Soha nem fogom elfelejteni a

kedvessgeteket.
I will always remember the warm Mindig emlkezni fogok arra a

welcome I received from you. meleg fogadtatsra, amelyben rszestettetek.
Let me thank you once again for Hadd ksznjem meg jra, hogy
a marvellous stay. ottltem alatt minden olyan csodlatos volt.
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Thank you for making us so welcome. Ksznjk a szvlyes fogadtatst.
Thanks for a very pleasant evening Ksznjk a kellemes estt.
14. Rossz hr bejelentse

a. balesetrl
Kedves Bruce!
Azrt rok, hogy rviden tudassam veled, hogy volt egy kis balesetem a kocsimmal. Semmi ok
az aggodalomra. Egy kis horzsolstl eltekintve teljesen p s egszsges vagyok.
A msik kocsi vezetje, aki egybknt hibs volt a balesetrt, egsz komolyan megsrlt.
Szerencsre azonban, az orvosok azt mondjk, hogy tl fogja lni.
Akoesim szlvdje kitrtt, a motorhztet pedig egy kicsit behorpadt, de nem igazn
aggdok miatta. Vanbiztostsom, gy a trsasg fizetni fog akrrt.
Mint mondtam, semmi ok az aggodalomra. Vrom mielbbi vlaszotokat.
Szeretettel:
Bandi
32 Vendel tr
Sikls 7620
3 April, 1995
Dear Bruce,
This is just a short note to let you know that I've had a slight accident in my car. There's
absolutely nothing to worry about. Apart from a slight abrasion I'm perfectly fit and sound.
The driver of the other car, who was actually to blame for the accident, got quite seriously
hurt. Fortunately though, the doctors say that he'll survive.
The windscreen of my car got smashed and the bonnet got a bit dented but I 'm not worried
about it. The car is insured so the company will pay for the damage. As I say there's no
need to worry. I hope to hear from you soon.
Love,
Bandi
b. betegsgrl
Kedves Keith!
Azrt rok, hogy tudassam veled, hogyanagypapm az utbbi pr htben nagyon komolyan
betegeskedik.
Aggdom miatta, mert teljesen elvesztette az tvgyt s gy tnik, hogy rengeteget fogyott.
Egyre fradtabbnak ltszik, pedig szinte alig kel fel az gybl.
60 DIKLEVELEZS
Az orvos naponta eljn hozz, de nem sokat tud segteni, mert lehet, hogy minden baja a
kornak ksznhet. 76 ves. Rettenetesen aggdom miatta, de nagyon remlem, hogy fel fog
gygyulni.
rjl mielbb s add t dvzletem a csald tbbi tagjnak.
Szeretettel:
Tibor
16 Budapest t
Veszprm 8200
25 Nov, 1994
Dear Keith,
I am writing to tell you that my grandfather has been quite seriously ill during the last few
weeks.
I am really worried about him, because he has lost his appetite and appears to have lost a
lot of weight. He seems to be increasingly tired although he rarely gets up from bed.
The doctor comes round every day, but it doesn't seem to be of much help as his troubles
may be due to his age of 76. I am terribly worried about him and I do hope he will recover.
Write soon and give my regards to the rest of the family.
Yours,
Tibor
c. hallesetrl
Kedves Karen!
Sajnlom, hogy ilyen sokig nem rtam neked, de rendkvl nehz volt szmomra az elmlt
idszak.
Egy komoly betegsg utn meghalt az desapm, akit annyira szerettem. Tdrkja volt s
sokat szenvedett vele, klnsen az utols pr napban. 49 ves volt. Nagyon nehz elhinni, hogy
mr nincs kzttnk. Rettenetesen hinyzik mindannyiunknak.
A temetse 26-n du. 3-kor lesz a helyi temetben.
Szeretettel:
va
DIKLEVELEZS 61
6 Kende utca
Szerencs 3200
10 Feb, 1994
Dear Karen,
I'm sorry not to have written to you for so long, but it's been a really hard period for me.
My father, who Iloved so much, died after a serious illness. He had lung cancer and he had
been suffering a lot, especially on his last few days. He was 49. I find it really hard to
believe that he is not with us any longer. We alI terribly miss him.
His funeral will be at 3.00 p.m. on Friday 26th in the local cemetary.
Yours sincerely,
va
d. sikertelen vizsgkrl
Kedves Peter!
pp most kaptam meg a levelet az egyetemrl, amelyben kzlik, hogy a felvteli vizsgm
eredmnye nem elg j ahhoz, hogy felvegyenek.
El sem tudod kpzelni, hogy ez mennyire elkesert. Mr harmadszor prbltam meg s tudom,
hogy megrdemeltem volna, hogy bekerljek.
A problma az, hogy tl sok a jelentkez s tl kevs a hely. Tulajdonkppen tancstalan
vagyok s nem tudom, hogy jra megprbljam-e, vagy menjek el valami llst keresni.
Te mit tennl a helyemben? Vrom vlaszod.
Szeretettel:
Joc
2 Polgr t
Srvr 9320
7 Aug, 1995
Dear Peter,
I've just got the letter from the university to say that my entrance exam results are not good
enough for me to get admission.
You can't imagine how disappointed I am. H's the third time I've tried to get in and I know I
. would have deserved it.
The problem is that there are too many applicants and too few places. Anyway, I'm at a loss
and don't know weather to try again or go and find a place to work.
What would you do in my place? Look forward to your answer.
Yours,
Joc
F
62 DIKLEVELEZS
15. Sajnlkozs, rszvt kifejezse

a. betegsg alkalmbl
Kedves Geoff!
Sajnlattal rtesltem rla a leveledbl, hogy az anyukd mr egy ideje beteg.

Tudom, hogy ez egy nehz idszak mindenkinek a csaldban. Brcsak ott lehetnk s
segthetnk nektek! Prbljatok meg ne tl sokat aggodalmaskodni miatta, mert gy a sajt
egszsgeteket is tnkreteszitek. Biztos vagyok benne, hogy a mostani krhzi kezels utn
teljesen fel fog gygyulni.
rjtok meg, hogy van! Vrom leveleteket.
Szeretettel:
Gyngyi
90 Garai kz
Taszr 7510
27 May, 1995
Dear Geoff,
I am sorry to hear from your letter that your mother has been ill for some time now.
I know it's a difficult period for everyone in the family. I wish I could be there to help you.
Try not to worry too much about her, because you'll min your own health as well. I'm sure
she'll fully recover after the hospital treatment she is getting now. Do write me about how
she is. I look forward to your letter.
Love,
Gyngyi
b. halleset alkalmbl
Kedves Kenneth!
Nagyon megrzott az desapd hallrl rkezett hr. Krlek fogadd szinte egyttrzsemet
nagy gyszodban.
Tudom, hogy nem tehetek semmit, hogyenyhtsek a fjdalmadon. De mgis, ha brmiben
segthetek, szeretnm, ha szlnl.
Szeretettel:
Edit
DIKLEVELEZS 63
22 Feb, 1994
Dear Kenneth,
I was so shocked to hear of the death of your father. Do please accept my condolences in
your great loss.
I know there is nothing I can say to lessen your grief. But still, if there is anything at alI that
I can do to help, I do hope that you will ask me.
Yours,
Edit
c. tanulmnyi / munkahelyi sikertelensg esetn
Kedves Margaret!
Sajnlom, hogy nem sikerlt a teolgia vizsgd. Ne is trdj vele!

Biztos vagyok benne, hogy egyszeren csak nem volt szerencsd, s hogy legkzelebb sokkal
jobban fog menni. Kr, hogy a ptvizsga csak a nyr vgn lesz! Mindenesetre ne izgasd magad
s ne dolgozz tl sokat!
Szeretettel:
Zoli
2 July, 1994
Dear Margaret,
I was so sorry to hear that you fai led your theology exam! Never mind!
I'm sure that it was simply bad luck and that you'll do a lot better next time. H's a shame
that the resit will be only at the end of summer. Anyway, take it easy and don't overwork
yourself.
Love from,
Zoli
A sajnlkozs s a rszvt kifejezsre hasznlatos egyb formk:
I was honestly/ deeply shocked szintn/ mlyen megrzott az

to hear that. .. a hr, hogy...
I want to offer my sincere con- Szeretnm szinte rszvtemet

dolences. kifejezni.
I've just heard the sad news of... ppen most hallottam a szomor hrt az...-rl
64 DIKLEVELEZS
It was a great shock to learn Nagy megdbbenssel hallottam,

that your beloved sister had passed away. hogy szeretett nvred eltvozott krnkbl.
Our sympathy and understanding Egytt rznk veled s megrtjk

are with you. bnatodat.
Please accept our sincere condolences. Krlek, fogadd szinte rszvtnket!
You are constantly in our thoughts. Veled vagyunk gondolatban.
There's nothing we can do about it now. Mr nem tehetnk ellene semmit.
What a pitY you didn't pass your Milyen kr, hogy nem sikerlt
very last exam! a legutols vizsgd!
I hope you have better luck Remlem, hogy legkzelebb nagyobb

next time. szerencsd lesz.
Don't bother! It's not the end Ne is trdj vele! Ettl mg

of the world. nincs itt a vilg vge.
That's too bad! Ht ez nagy baj.
Look on the bright side! It Fel a fejjel! Rosszabbul is

could have been worse. alakulhatott volna.
I was sorry to hear that you Sajnlom, hogy nem kaptad meg
didn't get the job you had wanted so much. azt az llst, amit annyira szerettl volna.
16. Kpeslapok nyri szabadsgrl

a.
Kedves Linda!
Ez lehet a vilgon az egyik legszebb hely. Egy nagy t mellett vagyunk, amely tele van szp
kis szigetekkel. A minap kisztam az egyikre. Csodlatosan tiszta a vz. Krlttnk erd van, s
minden nagyon csendes s bks.
dvzllek tged s a szleidet:
Kati
12/8/95
Dear Linda,
This must be one of the most beautifui places in the world. We are staying by a big lake
which is full of nice little islands. I swam out to one the other day. The water is amazingly
clear. There are forests alI around and it's very quiet and peaceful.
Love to you and your parents,
Kati
DIKLEVELEZS 65
b.
Kedves Brian!
Nagyszeren
rzem magam. A hmrsklet 40 0 C! Tegnap egy velencei kirndulson voltunk.
A vros tele volt tristkkal. El sem tudod kpzelni azt az lnk forgatagot. Csodlatos volt!
Hamarosan tallkozunk.
Szeretettel:
kos
11/7/95
Dear Brian,
Having a lovely time. Temp. 40 0 C! Went on a tour ofVenice yesterday. The place was full
of tourists. You can't imagine that lively commotion. It was wonderful! See you soon.
Love,
kos
66 LTALNOS TUDNIVALK AZ ANGOL LEVLRSRL )
2. HIVATALOS LEVELEK ,
(Angol kzpfok)
LTALNOS TUDNIVALK AZ ANGOL ,l

LEVLRSRL l
l
]
A hivatalos levelek szerkezete nhny tekintetben klnbzik a magnlevelektl,
klnskppen, ha zleti levlrl van sz.
1. A fejlc
A levl fejlcben nemcsak a felad cme, de annak a szemlynek, cgnek, vagy szervezetnek a
neve s cme is szerepel, ahova a levelet kldjk. Mindezt az ellenkez oldalon lv dtwnnl
lejjebb, a baloldali lapszltl kiss jobbra kezdjk el rni a kvetkezkppen:
MrMCPim
Product Manager
The Branded Boot Co Ltd
Firestone Building
5 Arlington Road
Hertfordshire
EN26JK
A pontok s vesszk hasznlata - a magnlevelekre vonatkoz kzpontozsi szablyok szerint -

tetszleges, br manapsg egyre gyakoribb azok teljes elhagysa. Klnsen igaz ez nyomtatott
fejlc zleti levelek esetn. Ilyenkor a felad cme mellett annak telefon-, telex- s telefaxszma
is fel van tntetve. zleti levelek fejlchez tartoz fontos informci a referencia, vagy
hivatkozsi szm. Ezt rendszerint a levl legfels rszre rjk.
Ha a cmzett neve nem ismert, akkor elg a betlttt posztot, vagyegyszeren csak a vllalat
nevt megjellni.
Ha a cmzett neve ismert, azt a kvetkez titulusokkal vezethetjk be a leggyakrabban:
Mr (frfi)
Miss (hajadon n)
Mrs (frjezett n)
Ms (nem ismert csaldi llaput n)
Messrs (kt, vagy tbb frfi)
A titulusok utn kvetkezik vagy a teljes nv, vagy - tbb keresztnv esetn - a keresztnevek
kezdbetje s a teljes csaldi nv.
2. A megszlts s a bcszs sszhangja

A nv ismerete esetn pldul a kvetkez megszltsi formk lehetsgesek:
Dear Messrs White and Black,

Dear Ms Brown,
Dear Dr Green, stb.
A megszItsban teht sohasem jelljk a keresztnevet, hanem a titulus utn mindig a puszta
vezetknv kvetkezik. Az ilyen megszItssal kezdd hivatalos levelekben a bcszsi forma
a:
Yours sincerely,
A nv ismerete hinyban a megszItsra a kvetkez lehetsgek vannak:
Dear Sir,
DearMadam,
Dear Sir or Madam,
Dear Sirs,
Ilyenkor a bcszsi forma leggyakrabban a:

Yours faithfully,
A bcszs utn a sajtkez alrs alatt a felad gppel rt neve, esetleg titulusa, rangja s
beosztsa is szerepel.
Ha a megszItst s a bcszst is kzzel rjuk, ez arra utal, hogy a kt szemly kztt nem csak
hivatalos jelleg kapcsolat van.
3. A levl tartalmi rsze

Az hivatalos levelek tartalmi rsze a magnlevelekhez hasonlan rendszerint hrom rszre
tagoldik:
a. a referencia, s a hozz tartoz informci

b. a levl cljnak kifejtse
c. befejezs
d. bcszs
a. Referencia
Egy hivatalos levelet ltalban egy msik levlre, egy hirdetsre, vagy egy olyan esemnyre val
hivatkozssal kezdjk, amely a levIrst kivltotta. Ennek megfelelen a leggyakoribb
levlkezdsi formk:
Thank you for your letter Ksznjk f. v februr l8-n

of 18 February, in which ... kelt levelket, amelyben...
We are glad to have your letter Ksznettel vettk ... keltezs levelt.
of...
In your letter of November 25 F. v November 25-n kelt

you inquire about. .. levelkben nk a ... irnt
rdekldtek.
In reply to your letter of... Vlaszul ...-n kelt levelre
I am in receipt of your kind Megkaptam ...-n kelt kedves

letter of ... informing me levelt, amelyben arrl rtest, hogy...
about. ..
p
It is with many thanks that we Hls ksznettel megkaptuk

acknowledge receipt of your kind letter of... ...-n kelt levelket.
Regarding your inquiry about. ..1 A ...-el kapcsolatos rdekldst

In connection with your recent illeten
enquiryabout. ..
Under our agreement... Megegyezsllk rtelmben...
Confirming our telephone conver- Ma reggel trtnt telefonbeszlgetsnk

sation of this moming... rtelmben...
Referring to your advertisement A 'Financial Times'-ban megjelent

in 'The Financial Times' we would hirdetsre hivatkozva
be pleased to ... rmnkre szolglna, ha...
I am writing to you in A ...-vel kapcsolatban fordulok

connection with... nhz.
In accordance with our previous Elzetes trgyalsaink rtelmben...

discussions ...
A levlkezdsre tovbbi pldkat a mintalevelekben tall.
b. A levl cljnak kifejtse
Ez a levl legfontosabb rsze, amelyben vilgosan s tmren kell megfogalmaznunk

szndkainkat. Logikus s kronologikus sorrendben, rvid, tlthat szakaszokba rendezve rjuk
le mondanivalnkat. A szakaszok kztt egy-egy sort resen hagyunk. A hivatalos levelekben
nem gyakori a bekezdsek hasznlata, gy clszer minden sort a baloldali marg mellett
kezdeni. gyeljnk r, hogy az ilyen leveleink tmrek s a lnyegretrek legyenek.
c. Befejezs
Minden levl befejezse sszhangban kell, hogy legyen a levl cljval. A hivatalos levelek
befejezsre leggyakrabban hasznlatos nyelvi fordulatok a kvetkezk:
I should greatly appreciate an early replyl rmmel vennm mielbbi

A prompt answer would be appreciated. vlaszt.
Should you require any further Ha brmilyen egyb informcira lenne

information, please contact me. szksge, forduljon hozzm bizalommal.
We would highly appreciate the Krjk levelnk szves visszaigazolst.

confirmation of this letter.
We look forward to your firm's order. Vrjuk cgk szves megrendelst.

I very much look forward to the Nagyon vram az alkalmat a
opportunity of meeting you. szemlyes tallkozsra.
I thank you in advance for your reply. Elre is ksznm a vlaszt.
I enclose a brochure for your Tovbbi informciszerzs cljbl

further information. kldk egy tjkoztat kiadvnyt.
Thank you for your attention. Ksznm figyeimt.
I am greatly indebted to you. Igazn lektelez.
We Iook forward to receiving a Vrj uk kedvez vlaszt/vlaszukat.

positive answer from you.
Thank you very much for your Ksznm megrtst az ggyel

understanding the matter. kapcsolatban.
I am awaiting further particulars. Vrom, hogy a tovbbi adatokrl rtestsen.
Thank you most cordially for Hlsan ksznm a segtsgt.

your assistance.
We are at your service at alI Brmikor szvesen a szolglatra llunk.

times/ It will be a pleasure to
serve you at any time.
We will do our very best for you. Minden tlnk telhett megtesznk nrt.
I wouId welcome a personal Szvesen vennk egy szemlyes

interview. megbeszlst.
Hoping for an early reply we Mielbbi vlaszt vrva

remam... maradunk tisztelettel,
A levelek befejezsre hasznlatos tovbbi formkat a mintalevelekben tall.
d. bcszs
Egy hivatalos levl zr fordulatai a fent emltett kt leggyakoribb formn kvl (Yours
sincerely, Yours faithfully) a kvetkezk lehetnek:
Nagyon formlis, tiszteletet jelz stlusban:
Respectfully yours,l Yours respectfully

Very Respectfully,l Respectfully,
Semleges stlusban:
Very truly yours,/ Yours very truly,

Yours truly,
Kevss formlis, ltalnos levelezsre jellemz stlusban:
Sincerely yours,/ Very sincerely yours,

Yours sincerely,/ Most Sincerely,
Sincerely,l Yours cordially
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NYELVVIZSGN
Feladatok
1. Egy angol utazsi iroda kirendeltsget ltestett Budapesten. Most egy jsghirdetsben
idegenvezetket keresnek angol tristk mell. n angol szakos egyetemista s a nyri
idszakban szvesen dolgozna egy ilyen llsban. rjon egy 17-20 soros levelet, amelyben:
(1) kifejezi rdekldst az lls irnt;

(2) lerja, hogy milyen kpestse van;
(3) elmondja, hogy mirt rdekli az lls;
(4) rviden jellemzi sajt szemlyisgt;
(5) tovbbi informcikat kr az llssal kapcsolatban.
2. n angoltanr, s nemrgiben egy tbb alkalommal sszehvott egy-egy hetes tovbbkpz

tanfolyamon vett rszt, amelyet egy anyanyelv tanr tartott. rjon egy levelet neki,
amelyben:
(1) elnzst kr, hogy az utols alkalommal elbb el kellett jnnie;

(2) rviden elmondja vlemnyt a kurzusrl;
(3) tapintatosan megfogalmazza, hogy n szerint mirt cskkent le a vgre a rsztvevk
szma;
(4) megrja, hogy vlemnye szerint mg milyen jelleg tovbbkpzsekre lenne szksg;
(5) bcszul kvnjon tovbbi kellemes itt-tartzkodst.
3. n jsgr, s egy angol lap szerkesztje felkrte, hogya 'Hzassgok sorsa az eurpai
orszgokban' cm cikksorozatukhoz n is jruljon hozz egy Magyarorszgrl szl
beszmolval. A cikk nnek megkldtt els lenyomatban megdbbenten veszi szre,
hogy azt jelentsen lervidtettk. rjon egy levelet a szerkesztnek, amelyben:
(1 ) szrevtelezi akihagyst;
(2) megrten nyilatkozik a kihagysok szksgessgrl ltalban;
(3) elmondja, hogy melyik rszt lenne ez esetben mgis fontos belevenni acikkbe;
(4) rviden lerja, hogy mirt brnak klns jelentsggel az ott megfogalmazottak;
(5) elnzst kr s kifejezi remnyt, hogy krse megrtsre tall.
4. n egy vig tart angliai tartzkodsa alatt gyermekfelgyelknt dolgozik egy csaldnl.
Egy hnap utn n gy dnt, hogy csaldot szeretne vltoztatni. rjon egy levelet annak az
gynksgnek, amely nnek az llst szerezte. A levlben rja meg, hogy:
(1) szeretne csaldot vltoztatni;

(2) milyen volt ennl a csaldnl dolgozni;
(3) milyen problmk merltek fel;
(4) milyen greteket kapott az elejn, amelyek nem teljesltek;
(5) milyen krsei lennnek az j munkahelyvel kapcsolatban.
HIVATALOS LEVELEK A KZPFOK NYELVVIZSGN 71
5. Egy tvoli angol ismerse Magyarorszgra szeretne jnni angolt tantani. Mivel n is
gimnziumban tant, nt kri meg, hogy rjon rla egy ajnlst. n vlaszlevelben a
kvetkezket fogalmazza meg:
(1) megkszni ismersnek, hogy nre gondolt, mint ajnlra;

(2) udvariasan utastsa el a krst, s indokolja meg, hogy mirt teszi ezt;
(3) mivel segteni szeretne, grje meg, hogy utnanz, hogy hol lenne felttlenl szksg
anyanyelv tanrra;
(4) kifejezi remnyt, hogy sikerlni fog a magyarorszgi lls s gri, hogy mindenben
segteni fog ismersnek, ha Magyarorszgra kerl;
(5) bcszul megjegyzi, hogy ismerse biztosan tallni fog olyan ajnlkat, akik jobban
ismerik t, mint n.
6. n angliai tartzkodsa alatt vett magnak egy nadrgot, amely rvid ideig tart hords utn
sztszakadt a varrsoknl. n visszavitte a nadrgot a boltba, de nem fogadtk el
reklamcijt. Egy levelet r az zlethlzat igazgatjnak, amelyben:
(1) megrja, hogy mikor s hol vette a meglehetsen drga nadrgot;

(2) hnyszor viselte s mi trtnt vele;
(3) elmondja, hogy a boltban mirt nem voltak hajlandak visszacserlni;
(4) kzli az igazgatval, hogy n szeret drga ruhadarabokat venni, nagyon vigyz rjuk s
mg soha ilyen gondja nem volt;
(5) vgezetl megjegyzi, hogy mellkelten kldi a nadrgot s a blokkot is.
7. n egy angol lap vezrcikkben arrl olvasott, hogy az ottani oktatsi rendszernek
ksznheten egyedl csak az angol fiataloknak van rzkenysgk a vilgban meglv
szocilis problmk irnt. n levelet r a szerkesztnek, amelyben:
(l) elmondja, hogy n nem rt mg be egy jsgnak sem, de ez a cikk nagyon

felhbortotta;
(2) rviden lerja, hogy mirt tartotta a cikket felhbortnak;
(3) udvariasan megfogalmazza, hogy mi lehet az oka annak, hogy a cikkr azt gondolja,
amit lert;
(4) rviden kifejti a magyar fiatalok hozzllst ezekhez a krdsekhez;
(5) vgl elnzst kr az indulatos hangnemrt s kri, hogy helyesbtsk a lapban tett
kijelentst.
8. n egy angol-magyar vegyesvllalat alkalmazsban ll, ahol nem egszen azt a munkakrt
tlti be, amit igazn szeretne. gy tnik, hogy erre a kzeljvben nem is lesz lehetsg a
cg profilja miatt. n levelet r az igazgatnak, amelyben:
(l) tapintatosan kzli vele, hogy olyan cghez szeretne menni, ahol az n szakmai
irnyultsgnak nagyobb tere van;
(2) n gy rzkeli, hogy ennl a cgnl nem abban az irnyban trtnik a fejleszts;
(3) mr el is rendezte a msik vllalatnl az llst, de nem akar kellemetlensget itt sem;
(4) rja le, hogy mikor szeretne elmenni s mirt;
(5) krje igazgatja mielbBi vlaszt.
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9. n egy kereskedelmi cg igazgatja, amely tolmcsknt angol anyanyelv munkaert

foglalkoztat. A piaci lehetsgek beszklse miatt azonban mr nem tudnak erre egy kln
posztot fenntartani. n levelet r, amelyben:
(l) nagyon tapintatosan kzli beosztottjval, hogy nem tudja tovbb alkalmazni;
(2) lerja, hogy mi az oka az elbocstsnak;
(3) elmondja, hogy meg volt elgedve a munkjval, ezrt majd megprbljk anyagilag
valamennyire krptolni;
(4) felajnlja, hogy j referencival szeretne segteni ms llsban val elhelyezkedsben;
(5) kri, hogy hvja fel nt, vagy a titkrt idpont egyeztets cljbl.
10. n egy ismeretterjeszt trsasg titkra Magyarorszgon. rjon egy levelet egy, a vrosban
l ismert angol anyanyelv szemlyhez, amelyben:
(1) felkri egy angol nyelven trtn eladsra a trsasgnl;

(2) megindokolja, hogy mirt pont r gondoltak;
(3) rviden jellemzi a trsasg cljait s tevkenysgt;
(4) javaslatot tesz az elads tartalmra s ecseteli annak krlmnyeit;
(5) lerja, hogyafelkrs elfogadsa esetn kivel s hogyan tudnk a rszleteket
megbeszlni.
11. n nemrgiben egy angliai szllodban tlttt el kt hetet. A mossbl visszahozott

ruhkkal kapcsolatban azonban gondok merltek fel. n az igazgatnak r egy levelet,
amelyben:
(1) elmondja, hogy mivel kapcsolatos a problmja;

(2) elmondja, hogy milyen ruhadarabok nem kerltek vissza amossbl;
(3) lerja, hogy milyen ruhadarabokat hoztak vissza hibsan s rszletezi a hibkjellegt;
(4) lerja, hogy gretet kapott a szemlyzet egyik tagjtl, hogy a hinyz ruhadarabokat n
utn kldi, de mg semmi sem rkezett;
(5) tapintatosan kri, hogy fizessk ki azok ellenrtkt.
12. n megtekintette egy angol tanrkpz fiskola amatr sznjtsz csoportjnak

magyarorszgi vendgjtkt. Mivel nnek a darab nagyon tetszett, s n is tanr, szeretn
meghvni a csoportot az intzmnykbe. rjon egy levelet, amelyben:
(1) bemutatkozik s elmondja, hogy milyen cllal r;

(2) lerja vlemnyt a darbrl, s a szereplkrl;
(3) rviden bemutatja sajt intzmnyket;
(4) utal arra, hogy az eladst milyen krlmnyek kztt lehetne megtartani;
(5) informcit kr arrl, hogy hol beszlhetnk meg a rszleteket.
13. n egy magyar tanknyvkiadnl dolgozik. Szeretne felkrni egy angol anyanyelv tanrt
arra, hogy lektorljon s lehetsg szerint jtson fel egy magyar szerzk ltal, meglehetsen
rgen rt angol tanknyvet. n levelet r, amelyben:
(1) kzli vele, hogy mit tervez a tanknyvkiad;

(2) megteszi felkrst a munka elltsra;
(3) rszletesen elemzi a munkajellegt;
(4) lerja ajnlatukat a munka djazsval kapcsolatban;
(5) meghvja egy munkaebdre a tovbbi rszletek megbeszlse cljbl.
14. nnek tudomsra jutott, hogy a vros egyik nyelviskoljba egy j angol anyanyelv tanr
rkezett, aki nagyon jl tant. n elhatrozza, hogy levelet r neki, amelyben:
(1) bemutatkozik, s elmondja, hogy tancsot szeretne krni tle anyelvtanulssal

kapcsolatban;
(2) megrja, hogy hol tanult eddig s milyen szinten van;
(3) lerja, hogy milyen mdszerekkel prbltk tantani, de n szerint nem nagy sikerrel;
(4) rviden kifejti, hogy mirt lenne nnek szksge az angol nyelv viszonylag j
ismeretre;
(5) elmondja, hogy mirt pont hozz fordul tancsrt, s idpontot kr, amikor
megbeszlhetnk a dolgot.
15. n elhatrozza, hogy csaldjval kt hetet egy dl-angliai kisvrosban, a tengerparton

szeretne tlteni. Egy tjkoztatban tall is egy szllodt, ami megfelelnek tnik. Levelet r,
amelyben:
(1) lerja, hogy jutott hozz a cmhez;

(2) megteszi megrendelst a csaldja szmra;
(3) rszletesen elmondja, hogy milyen ignyeik vannak;
(4) rdekldik a szlloda fekvsrl s a krnykbeli lehetsgekrl;
(5) kri, hogy mielbb vlaszoljanak s kldjenek tjkoztatst az rakrl.
16. n egy angol utazsi iroda szervezsben egy hetet a Tvidken tlttt a csaldjval. Az
utazssal kapcsolatban azonban sok minden nem gy ment, ahogy azt elzetesen grtk.
Hazarkezse utn elhatrozza, hogy levelet r az utazsi irodnak, amelyben:
(1) lerja, hogy mettl meddig, milyen szllst s mennyirt brelt az irodtl;
(2) elmondja, hogy a hirdets alapjn mire szmtottak;
(3) kzli kibrndultsgukat a megrkezskor, mert egszen ms krlmnyeket talltak,
mint amit meghirdettek;
(4) rszletezi a krlmnyeket, amelyeket akkor mr knytelenek voltak elfogadni;
(5) anyagi kompenzcit kr az elszenvedett kellemetlensgek miatt.
17. n egy angol lap egyik rovatban arrl olvasott, hogy az olvask levelei alapjn egy
cikksorozatot szeretnnek indtani 'klns trtnetek' cmmel. gy dnt, hogy n is r egy
levelet, amelyben:
(1) elmondja, hogy rdekldssel olvasta a felhvst;

(2) lerja, hogy mirt gondolt arra, hogy n is bekld egy trtnetet;
(3) megprblja rviden, de lvezetesen megfogalmazni mi is trtnt;
(4) elmondja, hogy milyen rzseket keltett nben mindennek tlse;
(5) kri, ha egy md van r tegyk kzz a trtnetet, de nyugodtan vltoztassanak rajta, ha
esetleg nyelvileg nem megfelel.
18. n angolt tant egy kzpiskolban. Welszi ismerstl megkapja egy iskola cmt, amely
taln szvesen ltestene cserekapcsolatot egy magyar gimnziummal. Levelet r, amelyben:
(1) lerja, hogyan rteslt az iskola szndkrl;

(2) rviden bemutatja a sajt iskoljukat;
(3) elmondja, hogy ms orszgokkal is sikeresen tartanak fenn cserekapcsolatokat;
(4) kifejezi rdekldst a welszi iskola irnt;
(5) bcszik, s lerja, hogy lphetnek nnel kapcsolatba.
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Mintamegoldsok
1.
38 Viola Street
Budapest 1396
10 Aprill994
The Personnel Manager
Breakaway Tourist Association
18-20 Waverly Road
LONDONWC2
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am interested in your advertisement in 'Express' for hostesses to be responsible for

guiding British guests in Hungary.
I am now a third-year student of English and Theology at Veszprm University and I am
free every summer from late June until the middie of September. I speak English fluently
as I spent one year in Brighton working as an au-pair in an English family. Last year I did a
course in tourism and I obtained a diploma with an excellent grade point average. Since
then I have worked twice as a guide to English speaking groups. My studies and my
personal experience have familiarised me with the many interesting places in the country.
I believe that my personal qualities also entitle me to the advertised job. I am sociable and I
love working with people. I am really sensitive to their problems and I get on well with the
ones around me. They say I am kind and reliable.
I would welcome further information about these posts, including the salary and general
conditions of employment.
Yours faithfully,
Miss Viktria Kirly
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2.
3OGyenizse utca
Gyngys 4700
16 Feb, 1994
Mrs C.D. Wilson
Tudsotthon
38 Fzfa utca
Budapest 1260
Dear Mrs Wilson,
I am writing to you to apologise for my early leave from the last session of the further
training course for teachers of English.
I hope I did not miss out on much as it was approaching the end anyway.
I must tell you that I enjoyed alI the sessions very much and I was happy to have taken part
in them. What I especially appreciated was the way you made us work so consistently,.but
still tactfully.
I hope you did not put down the low attendance in the last session to the level of the
course. I certainly believe that the course was very well-prepared and it was of enormous
help for those who took it seriously. To the best of my knowledge the low attendance was
due to the fact that the final session had had to be put off unti! such a late date and also
because some of us had failed to devote as much time to the course as it would have been
desirable.
I am fully conviced that there should be more courses like this for Hungarian teachers of
English. I, personally, would also like to attend courses in language testing and curriculum
design.
I wish you a pleasant stay in Hungary and look forward to seeing you again.
Yours sincerely,
Viola Erdlyi
3.
67 Ifjsg t
Baksa 7830
30 Jan, 1995
Editor's Office
The Wee,
26 Shaftesbury Avenue
LONDON, W3P 6CC
Dear Sir,
On printing my letter on the 'Fate of Marriages in Hungary' on July 12 I notice that you
omitted some paragraphs.
I appreciate that some shortening or abridgement of articles is often necessary, and that in
this case the points.left out may at first sight appear to be minor ones.
However in the opinion of those who have studied the subject thoroughiy the statement I
made in the third paragraph is, in fact, of considerable importance. After dealing with the
reasons of divorce I wrote that the Hungarian legal system seems to favour the mother as
far as the custody ofthe children is concemed. The father, who is deprived ofhis home and
family, becomes dpressed and quite often tums to alcohoI. I do want to emphasize that this
is most unfair especially in cases when it is not the father who is to blame for the divorce.
I wonder how it fits in with the legal procedures in other European countries, but if it does
not; I find this fact all the more important to point out.
I would be grateful if you would include - if not all, - but at least some parts of the above
mentioned paragraph in the article in order to make this issue clear to European readers.
y ours faithfully,
. Vendel Fldesi
4.
3 Oxford Street
Acton
London, W3
230ct, 1994
Mrs Carla Jones
Europairs Agency
12 Abbey Road
LONDON WI C 6JK
Dear Mrs Jones,
I am writing to ask you if it is possible for me to work with a different family in future.
Although my present family is really kind I am expected to do too much work. Apart from
cooking I clean the whole house and occasionally I am asked to do the shopping. On top of
aU this I have three impertinent children to look after, aged three, five and eight.
When my employment by the family began they said they would give me extra pay for
doing jobs that were not included in the contract. I agreed because I thougth I would still
have enough time to join a language course and because I knew I would need the money for
my travels around England. Now, not only have I not received any of that money but I have
not had amoment of free time since I started work a month aga.
I would be grateful if you could manage to place me with another family, preferably in the
same area where I am at the moment. I would appreciate if I could work with not more than
two children, both under the age offive. I will be free to move at the end of the month.
Yours sincerely,
va Kovcs (Miss)
5.
VeUei Adolf Gimnzium
23 Andai tr
Keszthely 8500
20 March, 1995
Mr Keith Evans
Talbot Language School
11 Parliament Road
HIGH WYCOMBE
Dear Mr Evans,
Thank you for considering my name as a character reference when applying for a job in a
Hungarian secondary school.
I would certainly like to help you but there is a difficulty which I think you would
understand. A reference of the kind you would be looking for should come from someone
who knows you far more closely than I do, and anything I could honestly say would not
therefore be very helpful.
Nevertheless, I suppose that I could still offer you assistance in obtaining a job in Hungary.
I will find out about the schools in the region which are to employ native speaker teachers
and I will send a list of these places to your address as soon as possible.
I do hope that you will find the right job for yourself after aU and that you will spend some
memorable years in Hungary.
Once you are here I shaU be more than happy to give you help.
I believe that you will be able to find someone else who will be of far more use as a
reference to you than I can be.
With the best of wishes,
Yours sincerely,
Katalin Serny
6.
43 Palc tr
Salgtarjn 7400
3 Sept, 1995
General Manager
Bargain Chain Stores
Wellesley Road
CROYDON, CR7 1BL
Dear Sir,
Two weeks ago I purchased a pair of black corduroy trousers from your department store,
the one in Princess Street.
I had wom the trousers only three times when I was surprised to discover that they had
burst at the seams. What is more, the trousers were not cheap at alI.
I took them back to the saleswoman from whom I had bought them. She refused to
exchange them and said that the trousers must be smaller than my size and that I ought to
have looked more thoroughly. When I informed her that my size was exactly what the
product featured she referred me to you.
Now I am writing to you in the hope of some kind of compensation. I never buy cheap
products because I believe in paying for quality. I do take care of my clothes and I have not
had any problems similar to this before. Believe me I only know far too well what my size
IS.
I enclose the trousers and the receipt, which shows the date of purchase.
Yours faithfully,
Alajos Korda
F
7.
5/D Angyal sor
Tata 7230
2 July, 1994
Editor's Office
World Times
18 Fitzroy Avenue
West Hampstead
LONDONN8
Dear Sir,
I am writing conceming this week's editorial 'Sensitivity to Welfare Problems'.

Personally, I do not write letters to newspapers, but I feel that I have to write on this
occasion. I got extremely angry when I read the editorial, which maintained that only young
English people are really willing to take an interest in welfare problems throughout the
world.
Herein I would like to present my reasons why I find a statement of such nature outrageous.
Firstly, because it is always offensive for other people if a nation claims to be exclusive in
any respect.
Secondly, because such assertions are never fully backed up by statistics or research they
are rather the reflections of the writer's wishful thinking. I am convinced that most youths
in the world are sensitive to the problems of welfare, if not by their education then at least
by their age.
I accept that in England a great deal of attention may be paid to this issue but believe me
that Hungarian youngsters are not behind their English fellows in this respect. There have
been so many problems within our country as weIl as right outside the borders that we have
been unable to extend our helpful hands further. But this does not mean that we are not
sensitive to the social problems of countries further away in other continents.
I would like to apologise for the slighly heated tone of this letter. I hope you understand my
irritation and that you are willing to put right the statement in question right in the next
issue of your paper.
Yours faithfully,
Endre Mtys
8.
45 Apostolok tja
Budapest 1111
27 April, 1994
MR C.L. McIntosh
General Director
Vein Pharmaceuticals
2 Lakos Street
BUDAPEST 1123
Dear Mr McIntosh,
I am writing to inform you that I have for some time been anxious to move to acompany
where my interest in transportation matters would be given greater scope.
As things stand at present it is unlike1y that the expansion which is taking place at this firm
at the moment is in this direction. I, therefore, have secured a post as transport manager of
the British Petrol's Hungarian subsidiary.
While I wish to join that company as soon as possible I am most anxious to cause my
present firm, with whom I have had good relations ever since I started working for them, as
little inconvenience as possible.
Our contract stipulates a month's notice on either side, but I would be willing to stay on
until I have performed aU the tasks undertaken by me during this present rush, if this is of
any help to you. This would mean six more weeks of employment at your firm.
If you could let me know about your decision within the near future I would be most
grateful as the British Petrol is naturaUy anxious to know at what date I will be free to join
them.
Yours sincere1y,
Dvid Alkalmas
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9. ]
GENERAL SALES SERVICE LTD

33 Bakos utca, Budapest
Tel: 1324 567 Fax: 2324 567
6 July, 1995
Dear Miss Smith,
It is my most unpleasant duty to inform you that we are no longer able to employ you and
must ask you to accept formaI notice from today's date.
We are most reluctant to take this step, which has been forced on us by the contraction of
business. This contraction accounts for the fact that we are unable to retain a post of an
interpreter in future. We also believe that those members of staff who need English in their
everyday work have now reached astage where they can communicate in the language and
cope with their tasks successfully on their own.
Nevertheless, we are appreciative of what you have done for us and I hope that we will be
able to show this when it comes to your severance pay.
I will also be glad to supply references and to help you in any other way to secure another
post.
Could you please telephone me or my secretary to fix a time when we can meet.
y ours sincerely,
Mr Pter Gallai
General Manager
10.
Tipp Academic Society
81 Orddy t
Veszprm 8200
4 July, 1995
Mr Charles Bradley
OKSZI Educational Centre
5 Egyetem utca
VESZPRM 8201
Dear Mr Bradley,
I am writing on behalf of the local branch of the Hungarian Academic Society of Arts and
Sciences and would like to invite you to give a series oftalks to the society.
I have recently heard that you are involved in a research study about the differences
between the system of education in Britain and that of Hungary. To our knowledge nobody
has ever attempted to deal with this issue on an academic basis and we are extremely
interested in the tindings you have so far discovered.
The current activity scope of our society covers a relatively wide area. We regularly offer
lectures in virtuaHy aH disciplines as weH as running arts clubs for those who are
interested. We are also concemed about organising sensible pastime activities such as
sewing circles, photo societies and some more prograrnmes of this kind.
We have a teachers' club, the members of which would highly appreciate a series of
lectures on the topic of your tieid of interest. IdeaHy, they should be held at regular
intervals between now and the end of July as we are planning to take a holiday in August.
Since there are a few questions in connection with the lectures which require further
elaboration, please contact us at the above telephone number and ask for Mrs Nagy, our
personnel manager. Thank you in advance for your coorporation.
Yours sincerely,
Klotild Szcs
Secretary
11.
22 Kardosrti t
Vasvr 4670
3 Sept, 1994
General Manager
Quince Hotel
East Croydon
LONDON E2 5CV
Dear Sir,
I am writing to you to enquire about some pieces of clothing which were lost in your hotel
laundry service.
I was staying at the Open Arms Hotel from 15th July to 29th July. Three days before my
leave I gave my laundry to the valet. When it was retumed two days later I discovered that
aH my underpants were missing. There were five of them, two striped and three plain.
Apart from the fact that I had to go and purchase some new ones, which I had not counted
on financiaHy, I discovered something else to worry about. A shirt which had also been
laundered had lost its bright purple colour and had become virtuaHy unwearable.
The valet, to whom I complained, said that the underpants and a new shirt would be
forwarded to my home address. It aH happened more than two weeks age and I have not
received anything yet. I am shocked that a three-star hotel should handie this case in such
an unhelpful manner.
I would also like to mention the question of compensation for the items which were either
lost or ruined. They were aH brand-new pieces and cost me about 50 pounds. I hope you
will understand my claim and act accordingly.
Yours faithfuHy,
Elek Magos
12.
9/. Mrcius 15. utca
Sifok 7620
290ctober, 1995
Ms Angela Quint
Aranyszll
27 Nagyvrad utca
Sifok 7620
Dear Ms Quint,
I happened to see your splendid performance of 'The Tube' in the local community centre
on Monday and I must tell you that I was very much impressed by it.
I am also a teacher trainer myself and work in the Teacher Training Department of the
University of Veszprm. I am writing to you to invite your theatrical group to give an extra
performance to the students at our institution.
As I said I was totally impressed both by the play itself and the way your students
performed it. Congratulations! I especially liked the fellow who played the part of the Irish
nationalist. But, in fact, all the others acted excellently and they all deserve praise. It was
interesting to realise how diverse British society is.
We have seminars in British Culture and Civilization and this performance would
contribute a great deal to our students' picture oftoday's Britain. We are also in the process
of introducing drama classes into our training programme so I think your experience would
be of great help for us.
With regards to the place of the performance I must assure you that we have a big stage
with all the necessary equipment you would need. But should you have any special
requirements we would be happy to meet them.
I would be really grateful if you could contact me at the above phone number so that we
could agree on when and where to meet to discuss further details.
Yours sincerely,
gnes Kelemen
13.
Lexika Tanknyvkiad
5 Boros utca
Budapest 1012
17 March, 1995
Mr S B Craig
English Studies Department
Budapest University
1 Verem utca
BUDAPEST 1109
Dear Mr Craig,
The purpose of this letter is to invite you to undertake the required revision of an old 300-
page long English coursebook written by two Hungarian authors, Gyenes and Balassi.
You will see from the content and organization of the book that it was written in
accordance with the teaching principles of the traditional Grarnmar Translation Method,
therefore each unit would need extensions which would contain authentic and challenging
exercises for the learners.
The other task to be performed is connected with vocabulary use. In recent years many new
words have found their way into the accepted vocabulary, whereas others have simply gone
out of fashion. We would like you to replace the words which have fallen into disuse with
those that are more up-to-date.
Until a start has been made on the work, it is difficult to estimate the length of time it is
likely to take, however, I would fee! it should not last longer than 100 hours altogether. The
most convenient arrangement for your fee would be to base payment on the time factor.
This, along with other details of work, could be agreed on at a meeting between us.
May I suggest that you join me at lunch one day next week, when you could perhaps give
me your decision.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Csaba Virgos
Secretary
14.
78 Nagytemplom t
Debrecen 2300
120ct, 1995
Mr Daniel Whitehouse
Toll Language School
23 Kertes utca
Debrecen 2301
Dear Mr Whitehouse,
I am turning to you to ask you for some advice about language learning.
I have been studying English for five years now, but my level of knowledge is much lower
than it should be after such a long time. I began my English studies in secondary school,
where I had three classes a week. Then I joined a crash course lasting for three months,
which meant a complete change both in terms of intensity of learning and style of teaching.
While in the school we were mainly involved in reading texts, translating them and doing
boring grarnmar exercises; the classes on the course were much more enjoyable. We often
played language games and did a lot of role-playing. We were also asked to do some
written projects, but we were never made to do any tests. Consequently, I did not learn
much.
I have been taught by several teachers believing in different approaches and, still, I cannot
say I have a good command of the language. To be quite frank, half a year ago I decided to
learn on my own, but that, also, was in vain. However, I would badly need English for my
future career; I would like to become a marketing manager and my goal is to work in the
field of foreign trade.
It is not long ago that you came to our town and you have already made a name for yourself
as a very good and competent teacher of the language. May I be so bold as to ask you if you
would have some time to spare for me? I would be really grateful if you could suggest a
suitable time that we could meet.
Yours sincerely,
Erika Veller
15.
38 Hegymagas utca
Badacsony 8630
30 May, 1995
Vectra Hotel
20 Twyford Avenue
Torbay
DevonD36YG
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have found your address in an old brochure on accomodatin by the sea. Now that we are
planning a visit to the south of England we would be glad to know whether there is still
room available at YQur hotel.
I shall be very much obliged if you will let me know whether you have accomodation for
two weeks from August 1 to August 15 inclusive. We shall be three altogether; my wife,
my fourteen-year old daughter and myself. We would require one double room, if possible
with private bathroom, and one adjoining single room for my daughter. Preferably, the
rooms should face the sea.
We would require an evening meal as weIl as breakfast. Could you tell us if there are any
possibilities to have a mid-day meal either in the hotel or in the nearby area? AIso, please
let us know whether the accomodation provided includes any special services such as the
use of a swimming pool or any other sports facilities.
We would be grateful to hear some more details about the location of the actual building.
Could you please inform us about how close it is to the sea and whether it is handy for
shopping or if there are any points of interest within reasonable distance.
If you are able to accomodate us at the time indicated please let me know at your earliest
convenience and send details ofyour charges. I thank you in advance for your reply.
Yours faithfully,
Tams Antal
16.
61 Ady t
Szeged 6740
22 Aug, 1994
Lake & Co Travel Agency
30 Homepark Road
LANCASTER
L63WN
Dear Sir or Madam,
In January I rented a cottage for one week in 'The Yews' near Lake Windermere through
your company for May 14-21. I paid 150 pounds for the holiday, which included breakfast
and dinner. I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction at the accomodation we were
given.
We had expected to be put up in a nice and cosy cottage since in your brochure you
advertised a charming little house which was newly furnished and carpeted throughout. So,
we reaUy were looking forward to apleasant holiday in the beautifui Lake District.
On our arrival, however, we found that the cottage was not at aU as we had been led to
expect from your advertisement. The waUs were damp, the furniture was old and mouldy
and the house was smeUy from the overf1owing dustbins. There was dirt aU over the place
and we decided to clear it up only to realise that the vacuum cleaner was out of order. As
there was no other accomodation available, we were forced under protest to accept these
terrible conditions.
I trust you will agree that we deserve a letter of explanation from you and that it is only fair
that we be offered compensation for our inconvenience. We would appreciate if you could
let us know what steps are going to be taken to rectify the problem.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfuUy,
Elemr Dobai
17.
68 Rvai t
Gyula 3460
26 July, 1995
Ms Rose Hove
'Strange Stories' Column
Daily Mirror
168 Rosendale Avenue
LONDON, SE4 9FT
Dear Ms Hove,
I was interested to read about your plan to launch a series of articles from readers' letters in
your column. I consider this an excellent idea and I am convinced that you will get many
strange stories from different parts ofyour country.
I, myself, am writing to you from Hungary, a small country in Central Europe, but my story
does have some connection with Britain. I decided to tell this story because I am still
unable to provide any explanation for it although it alI happened more than six years ago.
I had been staying in Scotland for two months when I had a strange dream. I was at a party
and I was dancing with my brother-in-Iaw when suddenly the music stopped. The picture
got frozen for a while and there followed an uncanny silence. Then I heard somebody
asking in a sinister voice while showing a bleeding tooth to the company: 'Who does it
belong to?' I began to fee! my gum and to my greatest horror I realised that it was mine.
In the moming I remembered my dream very vividly, and when I recalled some vague
memories about bloody teeth meaning the death of a close relative, I began to fee! uneasy. I
tried to brush away the thought and remind myself of the fact that I had never believed in
anything that is so impalpable.
However, when I arrived home two days later I learned that my brother-in-Iaw had died in a
car crash. Apart from developing a sharp pang of pain in my heart at the news I felt
something inexplicable. I wanted to say I knew it, but nobody would have believed me.
Even now, when I think of it, I get a cold chill down my spine.
This is the story, which I certainly hope you can use in your new column. If you want to
change anything in it that is incorrectly worded or grammatically wrong do not hesitate to
do so.
Yours sincerely,
Nra Veres
18.
Szchenyi Gimnzium
Miskolc 3800
22 June, 1995
Carl B. Lewis
Headmaster
y sgol Maes Garmon
Conwall Street
Mold
Dear Mr Lewis,
I have been informed by your good friend Mr Alfred Evans that you might be interested in
arranging an exchange visit with a school in Hungary.
Our school is an English medium school, where the main subjects are taught in English.
There are 76 students in each year. They are really talented as they were selected from
among one thousand applicants on the basis of their abilities and language learning
aptitude. Our objective it to have students who are totally bilingual.
The language department of this school has arranged many visits abroad in previous years,
for example, Romania, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. I would therefore be very
interested to hear your views about the possibility of working together in arranging an
exchange visit of some kind next year.
We have two months' summer holidays beginning tomorrow and you can contact me at my
home address (see above) if you prefer.
y ours sincerely,
Marcella Fejes
Head of Language Department
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Mintalevelek
rdeklds, ajnlatkrs
1.
Tisztelt Uram!
Hivatkozssal az Express-ben megjelent tegnapi hirdetskre szeretnnk teljes rlistt kmi,

valamint nhny mintt a reklmajndkokbl.
Gyors vlaszukat vrom tisztelettel:
Nagy Zoltn
Kereskedelmi igazgat
Our ref: PKI RDT
18 August, 1995
Sales Department
Simon & Co Ltd
Simon House
Birmingham B4 8JL
Dear Sir,
With refere:1ce to your advertisement in yesterday's 'Express' cold you please send us full
details ofprices and samples ofpromotional gifts? We would appreciate a prompt reply.
Yours faithfully,
Zoltn Nagy
Marketing Manager
2.
Tisztelt Cm!
Mly benyomst tett rnk az a tny, hogy nk nemrgiben a Budapesti Nemzetkzi Vsron
rendkvl nagy farmervlasztkkal jelentkeztek.
Mi egy nagy ruhzlncolat vagyunk, s olyan gyrtkat keresnk, akik ksedelem nlkl
tudnnak elltni minket klnbz szn s szles vlasztk farmerekkel s farmer ruhzattal.
ZLETI LEVELEZS 93
Tarts kereslet mutatkozik nlunk az ilyen tpus, j minsg ruk irnt, s a divatos
fazonokat j ron tudjuk eladni. ...Mivel rendszerint nagy ttelben rendelnk, ezrt alacsonyabb
rajniatra szmtunk nktl, mint ahogy azt az rlistjuk feltnteti. Krjk, rtestsenek
minket, hogy milyen mrtk rkedvezmnyt kaphatnnk nagy szm rendels esetn. .
Hlsak lennnk, ha tovbbi tjkoztatssal szolglnnak a termkekrl s a fizets
feltteleirl.
Tisztelettel:
Nmeth Lajos
. Kereskedelmi igazgat
Budapesti Ruhzati Nagykereskedelmi Vllalat

34 Cegldi t
Budapest 1290
290ctober, 1994
David & Son
Lunar House
122 Addison Avenue
LONDON, N.W. 56
Dear Sirs,
We were impressed by the wide assortment of jeans you displayed on your stand at the
recent International Fair in Budapest.
We are a large chain of department stores and we are looking for manufacturers who would
be able to supply us without delay with a wide range of jeans and denim clothes in various
colours.
There is a steady demand here for high-quality goods of this type and a good price can be
obtained for fashionable designs. As we usually place large orders we expect a lower
quotation than indicated in the price list. Could you let us know what discounts you offer
for large orders?
We would be grateful if you could forward any further information you may have about the
products and terms of payment.
Yours faithfully,
Lajos Nmeth
Marketipg Manager
3.
Tisztelt Cm!
Krjk nket, hogy postafordultval kzljk velnk azokat a feltteleket, amelyek

rtelmben nk kszek lennnek 1000 tonna kivl minsg angol fmagot rsznkre eladni.
94 ZLETI LEVELEZS
rdekelnnek minket kertiszerszmaik is, ezrt rmmel vennnk, ha kaphatnnk egy

katalgust nktl, amely tartalmazza az export rakat s a fizetsi feltteleket is.
Amennyiben raik versenykpesek, mdunkban ll egy jelents mennyisgre szl rendelst
leadni nknl.
Mivel ignynk srgs, gyors vlaszukat vrjuk,
Tisztelettel:
Horvth dm
Barter Kereskedelmi Ltd

56-60 Vci t
Budapest 1023
12 April, 1995
Garden Co.
8 Wallroy Square
Cosfield, D9 2EJ
Dear Sirs,
Please send us by return the terms and conditions on which you are prepared to supply us
with 1,000 tons of excellent quality English grass seeds.
We are also interested in garden tools and would be glad to receive your catalogue with full
details of your export prices and terms of payment.
If the prices are competitive we will be able to place a substantialorder.
As our demand is urgent, a quick answer would be appreciated.
Yours sincerely,
dm Horvth
Sales Manager
Az rdekldsre s ajnlatkrsre hasznlatos egyb kifejezsek
y our advertisement in 'Express' Az Express-ben kzztett hirdetsk

has aroused our interest. felkeltette rdekldsnket.
We would be grateful if you could Hlsak lennnk, ha rszletesen

send us details ofyour... tjloztatnnak a ...-rl
Please send us details of goods Krjk, kldjn tjkoztatst

which can be supplied immediately. azokrl az rukrl, amelyek azonnal
szllthatk.
ZLETI LEVELEZS 95
Please give us your quotation for Tegyk meg rajnlatukat a

the products as per list attached. mellkelt listn szerepl termkekre.
Would you also forward details Krjk, hogy a lehet legkorbban

of charges at your earliest convenience? kldjenek tjkoztatst az rakrl.
I should be pleased if you could rlnk, ha kldene nekem egy

send me a leaflet about. .. pr oldalas tjkoztat ftizetet
We would be glad to receive your Szvesen vennnk, ha kaphatnnk

illustrated catalogue with your egy kpes katalgust a legalacsonyabb
lowest export prices. export rakkal.
We are interested in your product Azon termkk irnt rdekldnk,

which you advertised in... amelyet a ...-ban hirdettek meg.
We hope you will be able to meet Remljk, hogy ki tudjk elgteni

our requirements. ignyeinket.
We would like to make a decision A lehet leggyorsabban szeretnnk

on this as soon as possible. ebben dnteni.
For purposes of quick contact a A gyors kapcsolatteremts cljbl

reply by telephone would be szvesen vennnk telefonon
appreciated. trtn jelentkezst.
If these conditions interest you Ha ezek a felttelek rdeklik

we will place regular orders with nket, rendszeres megrendelseket
your company. fogunk tenni a cgknl.
Vlasz az rdekldsre, ajnlatkrsre
4.
Kedves Mr Mortimer!
Ksznettel vettk mrcius 10-n kelt rdekld levelt. Mg a dleltt folyamn elkldjk
nnek a krt rlistt s nhny mintt a reklmozott termkek kzl.
Kereskedelmi kpviselnk ajv hten Londonban tartzkodik, s szvesen megltogatn nt
a teljes mintakszlettel.
Javasoljuk, hogy idkzben krjen kzelebbi tjkoztatst az nt rdekl termkekr[
Remljk, hogy hamarosan alkalmunk lesz a szolglatra llnunk.
Tisztelettel:
Bolla Katalin
96 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Hztartsi Gpgyrt Vllalat

32 Vasrd tr
Gyr 9600
16 March, 1995
Mr RC. Mortimer
Mortimer & Crayman
35 Verter Lane
Carnforth, C4 9HJ
Dear Mr Mortimer,
We thank you very much for your enquiry of 10 March. A copy of our price list will be sent
to you later this moming, together with some samples ofthe products advertised.
Our sales representative will be in Budapest next week and he will be pleased to call on
you with a full range of samples.
In the meantime, we suggest that you let us have your specific enquiries about the products
of interest.
We look forward to the opportunity of being at your service.
Yours sincerely,
Dvid Szab
Sales Manager
5.
Kedves Messrs Black s White!
rmmel vettk jlius 25-i keltezs rdekld levelket s szvesen olvastuk, hogy
tetszettek a Budapesti Vsron bemutatott termkeink.
Termszetesen garancit vllalunk, hogy gond nlkl biztostani tudjuk a szksges farmer
ruhzatot az nk szmra, jelenleg azonban nem tudunk semmilyen konkrt gretet tenni a
szllts pontossgra vonatkozan, mivel az ilyen tpus ruhzat nagyon keresett a piacon.
Mindazonltal, felajnlunk nknek 20% engedmnyt a feltntetett rbl, valamint
kereskedelmi rabattot biztostunk 100.000 db feletti vsrls esetn. Kln 6%-os
kedvezmnyben rszestjk nket, ha a szmla kzhezvteltl szmtott ht napon bell
rendezik a tartozsaikat.
Mellkelten megkldjk a jelenlegi rakat tartalmaz legjabb export katalgusunkat. Ltni
fogjk, hogy termkeink a legutbbi divat szerint kszltek, s biztosthatom nket, hogy ez
az ltzk rendkvl npszer a nyugati piacokon.
Remljk, hogy szmthatunk szves megrendelskre.
Vrjuk mielbbi vlaszukat,
Tisztelettel:
gnes Endrei
ZLETI LEVELEZS 97
Ruhzati Nagykereskedelmi Vllalat

32 Berlin tr
Miskolc 2300
30 July, 1995
White & Black Clothes Ltd
78 Stapleton Road
Liverpool L8 3VL
Dear Messrs Black and White,
We are pleased to have your inquiry of 25 July and to hear that you liked our products
displayed at the Budapest Fair.
We can certainly assure you that we have no trouble in supplying you with the necessary
denim clothes, but cannot at the momtmt promise anything definite about prompt delivery
in view of the heavy demand for this type of garment on the market.
Nevertheless, we can offer you a discount of 20% off list prices with quantity discounts for
orders over 100,000. We also allow a special discount of 6% for settlement of liabilities
within seven days from date of invoice.
Please find enclosed a copy of our latest export catalogue with the current price list. You
will see that our products are designed according to the latest fashion and we can assure
you that these garments are very popular in Western markets.
We hope we have the pleasure of receiving your order and look forward to hearing from
you soon.
Yours faithfully,
gnes Endrei
Sales Manager
6.
Kedves Mr Birch!
Ksznettel vettk prilis 12-i levelket, amelyben termkeink irnt rdekldtek.

A kvnt mennyisg a rendels kszhezvteltl szmtott nyolc napon bell raktrrl
szllthat. Fizetsi feltteleink okmnyok ellenben trtn kszpnzfizetst foglalnak
magukba.
rmmel kldjk meg nknek legjabb katalgusunkat, valamint a specilis kereskedelmi
engedmnyeket tartalmaz tjkozrtatt. Mr minden ttelre hromves garancit adunk.
Javasoljuk, hogy rendelsket mielbb tegyk meg, mert kszleteink korltozottak.
Tisztelettel:
Kardos Klmn
98 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Vmos Alkatrszgyrt Kiszem

55 Kolontri utca
Balatonszepezd 6530
18 April, 1995
Birch & Batsford
8 Silver Road
NOTTINGHAM, N9 sex
Dear Mr Birch,
We acknowledge the receipt of your letter dated 12 April expressing your interest in our
products.
We will be able to supply the the required quantity from stock eight days from the time
when we receive an order. Our usual terms are cash against documents.
We have pleasure in enclosing our latest catalogue and a leaflet giving details of our
special trade discounts. All items are now covered by our standard three year guarantee.
We recommend that your order is placed as soon as possible since supplies are limited.
Yours faithfully,
Kardos Klmn
Sales Manager
J(
Az rdekldsre s ajnlatkrsre adhat egyb vlaszlehetsgek:
With reference to your letter Hivatkozssal a ...-rl rdekld

inquiring about ... levelre
With reference to our telephone Hivatkozssal a tegnapi tele-

conversation yesterday, fonbeszlgetsnkre,
You will find enclosed a cata- A mellkelt katalgus rszletes

logue giving detailed information about... tjkoztatst ad a...-rl.
We also enclose details of our Mellkelten tjkoztatst adunk

terms and conditions of sale. a fizetsi s eladsi feltteleinkrl.
y our inquiry of 3 March is Ksznettel vettk mrc. 3-i keltezs

receiving our immediate attention, figyelemre mlt rdekld levelket,
We would be glad if you would rmmel vennnk, ,ha gyors gyintzsben

give it your early attention. rszeslnnk.
We are sending herewith the price Ezennel megkldjk a krt rlistt.

list requested.
We have pleasure in submitting rmmel ajnljuk figyelmkbe

the following quotation. a kvetkez raj nlatot.
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We can quote advantageous Kedvez feltteleket ldnlhatunk

terms for... a ...-ra.
We can quote you a gross price, A szlltst is magban foglal

with delivery included. brutt rat knlunk.
Prices quoted are subject to change. Az ajnlott rak vltozhatnak.
We can offer you a discount for Nagybani vsrls esetn

bulk purchase. kedvezmnyt adunk.
Our products are selling weIl and Termkeinket sokan vsroljk,

we can highly recommend them to s nknek is biztonsggal
you. ajnlhatjuk ket.
If you find our products unsatisfactory Ha termkeinket brmilyen szem-

in any way, you can return pontbl nem tallja kielgtnek, minden
them to us without obligation. ktelezettsg nlkl visszakldheti ket.
The product you require can only be Az ignyelt termk csak a ...-ban
supplied through our agency lv gynksgnkn keresz-
m... tl szerezhet be.
Owing to insufficient demand we A kis szm ignylsnek ksznheten

have ceased to manufacture the... mr nem gyrtjuk a ...-t
We will be.pleased to supplyany Szksg esetn szvesen adunk

further information you require. tovbbi informcit.
We look forward to doing business Remljk, hogy klcsnsen

to our mutual advantage. elnys zletet kthetnk.
We hope to have the pleasure of Remljk szmthatunk a ...-re

receiving your order for... trtn
megrendelskre.
Megrendels
7.
Kedves Mr Stealth!
Ksznettel vettk janur 6-n kelt levelt, amelyben elkldte a katalgust s az rlistt IS.
Az rak s a felttelek elfogadhatak, gy mellkeljk hivatalos vsrlsi megrendelsnket.
Amint megkapjuk elzetes szmljukat visszavonhatatlan hitellevelet nyitunk.
Nagy rmmel vennnk, ha a lehet leggyorsabban elkldenk az rut, mert fontos lenne,
hogy mg janurban megrkezzen. Remljk, hogy ennek eleget tudnak tenni, s hogy a jvben
is tovbbi megrendelseket adhatunk le nknl.
Tisztelettel:
Virula Lszl
gyvezet igazgat
100 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Kellr Nagykereskedelmi Vllalat

2 F tr
Abasr 5642
10 Jan, 1995
Stealth & Son
67 High Holbom
LONDON, WCl 8 OH
Dear Mr Stealth,
Thank you for your letter of 6 January, with the enclosed catalogue and price-list.
The prices and terms are acceptable and enclosed is our official purchase order. We will
open an irrevocable letter of credit as soon as we receive your pro forma invoice.
We would be grateful if you could send the goods as soon as possible. Delivery before
February would, in fact, be essential. We hope you will be able to do this and look forward
to placing further orders with you in future.
y ours sincerely,
Lszl Virula
Managing Director
8.
Tisztelt Uram!
Ksznettel vettk November 2-n kelt rajnlatt. Megvizsgltuk a mintkat s minsgket

kielgtnek talljuk.
Mellkelten megkldjk vegyes termkekre vonatkoz megrendelsnket, amely fknt

naptejre s napozs utni bmyugtat krmre szl. Krjk, hogya szllts orszgton trtnjk.
Termszetesen elfogadjuk nagylelk ajnlatt a kereskedelmi engedmnyre vonatkozan, s
szndkunkban ll 15 napon bell fizetni.
Vrjuk rendels-visszaigazolsukat.
Tisztelettel:
Olzer Ott
gyvl:?zet igazgat
ZLETI LEVELEZS 101
Illatszer Nagykereskedelmi Vllalat

6-9 Jenei t
Pcs 7800
6 November, 1994
Coleman Perfumery Production
Central Square
Edinburgh E9 4BD
Dear Sir,
Thank you for your quotation of 2 November. We have examined your samples and have
found them of satisfactory quality.
We enclose a order for miscellaneous products, mainly for After Sun Lotions and After
Sun Soothing Creams. Please arrange for delivery by road.
We shall take advantage of the generous offer for the trade discount and intend to pay
within 15 days.
We look forward to receiving the confirmation of this order.
Yours faithfully,
Ott Glzer
Managmg Director
9.
Tisztelt Uram!
Ksznettel vettk szeptember 4-n kelt levelket. A mintk alapos vizsglata utn gy
tallj uk, hogy raik tl magasak az ajnlott minsghez kpest.
Ennek ellenre szeretnnk nknl megrendelst tenni, de megkrjk nket, hogy vegyk
fontolra egy kedvezbb rajnlat lehetsgt. Mivel rendelsnk meglehetsen nagy
mennyisget tenne ki, taln lehetsges lenne, hogy 10%-ot engedjenek az eredeti rbl.
Remljk, hogy ezt a felttelt elfogadhatnak talljk, s hogy egyttmkdsnk
klcsnsen kifizetd lesz.
Tisztelettel:
Bokor Ervin
gyvezet igazgat
102 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Vsr Nagykereskedelmi Vllalat

3 Rkczi t
Balatonkenese 8640
10 September, 1994
Basellie & Son
Thames Tower
Harnmersmith
LONDON, W4 2AD
Dear Sir,
Many thanks for your letter of 4 September. After a thorough examination of the samples
we find that the prices are rather high for the quality you offer.
We would still like to place our order with you, but we must ask you to consider whether
you can make us a more favourable offer. As our order would make up a fairly large
quantity you might want to make a 10% discount on your original prices.
We trnst you will find this condition acceptable and that our co-operation will be mutually
beneficial.
Yours faithfully,
Ervin Bokor
Managing Director
Megrendelsre adott vlasz

10.
Tisztelt Cm!
Ksznettel vettk 346. szm megrendelsket s mellkelten kldjk a hivatalos

visszaigazolst. rmmel rtesltnk rla, hogy elfogadhatnak tartjk a hozzvetlegesen kt
hnapos hatridvel trtn ruszlltst.
Krsknek megfelelen elintzzk a biztostst s a ktvnyt csatoljuk a vasti szmlhoz.
Ha brmi egyb informcira van szksgk, a fenti fax-szmon elrhet vagyok.
Tisztelettel:
cs Jnos
.
ZLETI LEVELEZS 103
Vetemny s Virgmag rtkest Vllalat

49 Fldes t
Soroksr 1906
Fax: 328 9364
28 August, 1994
C Parsons & Co Ltd
Birlington Terrace
WOLVERHAMPTON W3 5TN
Dear Sirs,
Thank you for your order Number 346, for which we enclose our official confirmation. We
are pleased that you can accept our delivery of goods in approximately two months' time.
As requested we will arrange insurance and attach the policy to the railway bill.
If you need any further information please contact me at the above fax number.
Yours faithfully,
Jnos cs
11.
Kedves Ms Lantos!
Hls ksznettel vettk megrendelst a fenti angol nyelvknyv 2000 pldnyra.

Sajnlattal kell kzlnnk azonban, hogy kptelenek vagyunk 1200 pldnynl tbbet azonnal
szlltani. Az erre a tananyagra berkezett igny ugyanis minden vrakozsunkat fellmlt, s
nehezen tudunk megbrkzni a rengeteg rendelssel. Ebbl kifolylag a fennmarad 800
pldnyt csak krlbell hat ht mlva tudjuk leszlltani.
Tisztelettel krjk nt, hogy tjkoztasson minket arrl, hogy ilyen krlmnyek kztt is
szeretn-e rendelsket fenntartani a fenti pldnyszmra vonatkozan.
Mi termszetesen rmmel elgtennk ki eredeti ignyt.
Tisztelettel:
Juliet Payne
104 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Modem English Publications

72 Shaftesbury House
London W3 5CD
3August, 1995
Egyetemi knyvesbolt
4 Bartalos utca
Debrecen 3800
Dear Ms Lantos,
It is with many thanks that we acknowledge receipt of your order for 2,000 copies of the
above English language coursebook.
We regret to inform you, however, that we are unable to supply more than 1200 copies
immediately. The demand for this teaching material has exceeded our expectations and it
seems to be difficult to cope with the rush of orders. Consequently, the remaining 800
copies will be ready for delivery in only about six weeks' time.
Would you be good enough to let us know if you wish to confirm your order for the above
number of books under these conditions.
We would, of course, be keen to satisfy your original demand.
Yours sincerely,
Juliet Payne
12.
Kedves Mr Simpson!
Brmennyire is rlnk a megrendelsnek, sajnlattal kell kzlnnk, hogy az ignyelt

termkek jelents rszre vonatkozan a rendelst nem fogadhatjuk el.
Az FO 15, FO 32 s FO 40 katalgusszm alatt szerepl ttelekhez szksges alkatrszek
beszerzse nehzsgekbe tkzik, gy knytelenek vagyunk rendelst visszamondani.
Visszaigazoljuk azonban, hogy a fennmarad tteleket a mai napon menetrendszer teherszllt
hajn elkldtk.
Figyelmbe ajnljuk a mellkelt szmlt, amely szerint az ily mdon szmunkra esedkes
sszeg $8000.
Szves elnzst krjk az okozott kellemetlensgrt.
Tisztelettel:
Derk Vilmos
R
ZLETI LEVELEZS 105
Mezgazdasgi Gpgyrt Vllalat

48 Viola t
Kapuvr 9702
220ctober, 1994
Simpson & Hall Services
40 Wane Road
Farnham
Surrey S4 9BG
Dear Mr Simpson,
However pleased we are to receive your order, we regret to have to say that we are unable
to accept it for most of the items required.
Supplies of fittings for items Cat. No. FG 15, Cat. No. FG 32 & Cat. No. 40 have become
difficult to obtain and we have no other choice but to dec1ine your order. We confirm,
however, that the rest of the items have been forwarded today by scheduled freighter.
You will note from the enc10sed invoice that the amount thus due to us is $8,000.
Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused.
y ours sincerely,
Vilmos Derk
A megrendelsre, annak megerstsres visszavonsra hasznlatos egyb kifejezsek
We would like to place an Szeretnnk nktl megrendelni

order with you for the following a katalgusban szerepl kvetkez
item from the catalogue. ttelt.
We are very interested in the Nagyon rdekelne minket a katalgusban

new type of ... shown in your bemutatott j tpus ...
catalogue.
We have decided to place the Szeretnnk a csatolt rendelst

attached order with you. megtenni nknl.
To confirm our order, please find Rendelsnket megerstend, mellkelten

enc10sed the official order form. kldjk hivatalos megrendel vnket.
We are pleased to accept your Szvesen elfogadjuk feltteleiket

conditions and place a trial s adunk le prbarendelst
order with your company. az nk vllalatnl.
y our order will be made up as per A rendelst az utastsoknak

your instructions. megfelelen fogjuk kezelni.
106 ZLETI LEVELEZS
We must insist on delivery Ragaszkodnunk kell a megjellt

within the time stated. hatridn belli szlltshoz.
A large number of customers have Sok vsrl rdekldik a ...

been asking about ... fell
ln view ofthe size ofthe order, A rendels nagysgra val tekintettel

we feel that a reasonable discount gy gondoljuk, hogy sszer
could be offered on this price. mrtkben engedhetnnek az rbl.
We regret to inform you that this Sajnlattal rtestjk nket,

item is no longer in production. hogy ezt a ttelt mr nem gyrtjuk.
Production difficulties force us Ellltsi nehzsgek miatt

to decline further orders. knytelenek vagyunk a tovbbi
rendelseket visszamondani.
Delivery will be made as soon as possible. A szlltst a lehet leggyorsabban

megoldjuk.
Kindly confirm acceptance of Krjk rendelsnk azonnali

this order by return fax. szves visszaigazolst faxon.
y our order is now being A rendels feldolgozsa folyamatban van.

processed.
It is imperative that the goods Rendkvl fontos, hogy az ru

should arrive in time. idben megrkezzen.
Much to our regret, there has Sajnlatunkra a szllts

been a three days' delay in hrom napot ksett.
delivery.
We are not in the position to Sajnos nem vagyunk abban a

make delivery in less than a helyzetben, hogy egy hnapon
month. bell szllthassunk.
I would like to postpone order Szeretnm tovbbi rtestsig

until further notice. elhalasztani a rendelst.
Would you please not deliver order Krjk ne szlltsk le a ...

No.... as we have sent the szm rendelst, mert rossz
wrong order. megrendelt kldtnk el.
We hope you will favour us with Remljk, hogy tovbbra is szvesen

further business. ktnek zletet velnk.
We look forward to your next order. Vrj uk kvetkez rendelst.

ZLETI LEVELEZS 107
Szllts, csomagols, biztosts

13.
Tisztelt Cm!
Egy nagyautgyrt cg vagyunk, s szeretnnk egy 500 Opel Cors-bl ll kldemnyt

(hozzvetleges slya
350 tonna) vaston szllttatni.
Krjk kzljk rajnlatukat a kldemny fenti Cmrl az Int. Car Dealers Co.-hoz, a
nmetorszgi Mnchenbe trtn elszlltsra.
Ha djszabsuk versenykpes, rendszeres rakomnyt biztostunk.
Tisztelettel:
Rendes Mrton
Opel Car Manufacturing Company

4 Hollai tr
Szentgotthrd 2100
7 October, 1994
Homton & Nagy Shipping Company
65 Kenz Road
Budapest 1800
Dear Sirs,
We are a large car manufacturing company and we would like to send a consignment of
500 Opel Corsas, approximate weight 350 tons, by rail.
Would you please quote for collecting the consignment from the address above and
delivering it to Int. Car Dealers Co., Munich, Germany.
We can ensure you a regular shipment if you quote a competitive rate.
Yours faithfully,
Mrton Rendes
14.
Kedves Mr Brent!
Hivatkozssal augusztus 22-n kelt levelre, rmmel rtestjk nt, hogy vllalj uk a
szban forg szlltmny kezelst.
Mellkelten rszletes tjkoztatst kldnk a djszabsrl, a szlltsi menetrendrl s a
szlltmnyozshoz szksges dokumentumokrl. A listrl ltni fogja, hogy fuvardj aink
jelenleg meglehetsen magasak, mivel kevs haj ll rendelekzsnkre. Ajnlatunk azonban
108 ZLETI LEVELEZS
magban foglalja a feladtl az tvevig trtn szlltst, gy hztl hzig vllaljuk a

felelssget.
Mindazonltal, ha teljes kockzatra szl biztostst hajt ktni a kldemnyre, annak egy
pldnyt kldje el hozznk.
Garantljuk, hogy a csomagols megfelel lesz, valamint a jelzsre vonatkoz utastst is
betartjuk. Minden kontner el van ltva vzll blssel s vdvszonnal s megtallhat rajtuk
a 'trkeny' nemzetkzi jelzs.
Figyelmbe ajnljuk, hogy a bepakols vgs dtuma szeptember 30., gy amellkelt
nyomtatvnyokat krjk a lehet leggyorsabban visszakldeni.
Tisztelettel:
Varga Aladr
Varga & Clayton Shipping Company

4 Rosemont Embankment
DoverD39VR
28 August, 1994
Glassware Manufacturing Company
39 Great George Street
Canterbury C3 7BR
Dear Mr Brent,
With reference to your letter of 22 August we are pleased to inform you that we can
undertake the handling of the consignment in question.
Enc10sed you will find details of our rates, shipping schedules and documents required for
transportation. You will see from the list that our freight rates are fairly high at the moment
as few ships are available. Our offer, however, inc1udes transportation from point of
acceptance to point of delivery and we accept door to door responsibility.
Nevertheless you may wish to insure the consignment against alI risk and send a copy of
this to us.
We can guarantee that packing will be adequate and your marking instructions will be duly
noted. AlI containers have an inner waterproof lining and protective canvas and they are
c1early marked with the international sign for fragile.
Please note that the c10sing date for cargo is 30 September, so will you complete the
attached forms and return them as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
Aladr Varga
ZLETI LEVELEZS 109
15.
Tisztelt Uram!
Szlltsi rtests
Szlltmnyozsi gynknktl arrl rtesltnk, hogya2459-es szm rendelst

kiszlltottk. Mellkelten megkldjk a hajraklevl s a biztosts egy pldnyt referencia
cljbl.
Remljk, hogy a szlltmny rendben megrkezik s teljes megelgedskre szolgl.
Tisztelettel:
Rcz Bla
Herend China Factory

45 Bls utca
Herend 8240
30 January, 1995
The Watts Bits And Pieces Agency
30-34 King Street
Stamford ST8 7FD
Dear Sir,
Advice of shipment
We have been informed by our forwarding agent that order No. 2459 has been shipped and
we are enclosing the relevant copies of the Bill of Lading and the insurance certificate for
your reference.
Wehope that the consignment will reach you in good order and that you will be completely
satisfied.
Yours faithfully,
Bla Rcz
16.
Tisztelt Cm!
rmmel vennnk, ha minden kr ellenben biztostani tudnnak minket $60 OOO rtk,
herendi porcelnbl ll rendszeres kldemnynkre a magyarorszgi Herendrl, a nmetorszgi
Mnchenbe.
A fedezeti elismervnyre mr mjus 23-tl szksgnk lenne. Hlsak lennnk, ha elkldenk
a biztostst is, amint kszen van. Mielbbi visszaigazolsukat vrjuk.
Tisztelettel:
Bza Virg
110 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Herend China Factory

45 Bls utca
Herend 8240
3 May, 1995
Maidenhead Insurance Ltd
Budapest Branch
35 Bke t
-Budapest 1670
Dear Sirs,
We would like to ensure our regl,Jlar consignment of Herend China from Herend, Hungary
to Munich, Germany against alI risks for the sum of$60,000.
We require a cover note beginning as early as 23 May. We would be grateful if you would
let us have the policy as well as soon as it is ready. We are looking forward to having your
early acknowledgement.
Yours faithfully,
Virg Bza
17.
Tisztelt Uram!
Szeretnnk tjkoztatni nket, hogy a farmerokbl ll kldemnyt, biztosts szma 8793,

szllts kzben elloptk.
Krjk kldjk el a szksges ignybejelent lapokat kitltsre.
Tisztelettel:
Farkas Lcia
Felsruhzati Nagykereskedelmi Vllalat

56 Bereg tr
Solymr 2367
3 July, 1995
Vgi& Vain Insurance Company
45 Almack Square
LONDON SW1 9QM
ZLETI LEVELEZS 111
Dear Sir,
We would like to inform you that a consignment ofjeans under Policy No. 8793 was stolen
in transit.
Could you please send us the necessary c1aims form?
Yours faithfully,
Lcia Farkas
Az ruszlltssal, csomagolssal s biztostssal kapcsolatos egyb kifejezsek
Would you please quote us your Krjk kldjk el vegyes rakomnyra

present freight rates for general cargo? szl jelenleg rvnyes fuvardj aikat.
We can quote ...per ton, which rajnlatunk tonnnknt. .. ami

is a very competitive rate. igazn piackpes djszabs.
We wish to send a consignment of Szeretnnk egy ...-bl ll,

... weighing... and measuring... ...slY, mret szlltmnyt
from... to ... by air. ...-bl, -be lgifuvarozssal elkldeni.
Could you inform us which vessel Krjk, tudassa velnk, hogy

is leaving before the 10th this month? melyik haj indul f.h 10.eltt!
y our cargo will be shipped by ... A rakomnyt a ...hajn fogjk

which is due to sail from... and szlltani, amely a...-bl in-
is scheduled to arrive at... on.. dul s a ...-be rkezik ...-kor.
We would prefer to have goods Szvesebben szllttatnnk az

carried by road and ship. rut orszgton s hajval.
Please let us know whether cargo Krjk tlykoztassanak rla,

place must be reserved. hogy kell-e a rakomnynak helyet lefoglalni.
Conceming the shipment of a Sajnljuk, hogy mg mindig nem

consignment of. .. we regret that kaptunk semmi hrt a ...-bl
we are still without any news. ll kldemny szlltsrl.
The consignment of.. .has arrived. A. ..-bl ll kldemny megrkezett.

Please fax further instructions. Krjk kldje faxon a tovbbi utastsokat.
We can offer you a substantial Rendszeres szllts esetnjelents

rebate for regular shipment. engedmnyt ajnlunk fel.
Please advise us as soon as the Krjk tjkoztasson minket,

goods arrive. amint az ru megrkezik.
A special crate with a reinforced A szlltshoz megerstett

bottom will be needed for transport. alj specilis rekeszre lesz szksg.
112 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Each artic1e has been wrapped Minden darabot puha anyagba

separately in soft material. kln becsomagoltunk.
Please wrap each piece individually Krjk, hogy minden darabot kln
in thick paper and pack them csomagoljanak be vastag paprba,
in cartons. majd rakjk ket kartondobozokba.
AlI boxes are to be numbered Minden dobozt l O-tl felfel,

consecutively from No. lOupward. egymsutni sorrendb~n kell megszmozni.
Kindly stencil 'gross' and 'nett Krjk rjk r a brutt s

weight on each box. nett slyt mindegyik dobozra.
Please cover us for the goods Krjk biztostsk az albbiakban

detailed below. rszletezett rukat.
The cargo is to be covered A rakomnyt tz esetre biztostaI\i

against fire. kell.
Please renew our Floating Policy Krjk ... sz. talnybiztostsunk

No... on the same terms as korbbi felttelek
before. melletti meghbsszabbtst.
We will charge a premium to the A biztostsi djat a cmzettnek szmoljuk fel.

consignees.
As you propose to ship regularly, Mivel rendszeres szlltst grnek,

we offer you a rate of ... % for a a ... teljes rtkre ... % biztostsi
total cover of.... djat ajnlunk fel.
The consignment was delivered A kldemny llapota megrkezskor

in an unsatisfactory condition. nem volt elfogadhat.
Our consigment arrived damaged Kldemnynk gy rkezett meg,

by sea water. hogy tnkretette a tengervz.
We found on unpacking a A kipakolsnl szmos trtt

number of broken items. rut talltunk.
Unless we hear from you to the Ha mskppen nem rendelkezik,

contrary we will arrange this. akkor gy fogunk eljrni.
We expect to be paid Krjk krunk miellbbi

compensation shortly. rendezst.
We are prepared to offer you a Az n biztostsa rtelmben

total of $.. .in full compensation lehetsges teljes krtrtsknt
under your policy. felajnlunk ...$-t.
ZLETI LEVELEZS 113
Bankgyek, fIZets
18.
Tisztelt Uram!
Rendelsi szm: 3721

Krjk, hogy a fenti rendelsi szmra vonatkozan miellbb nyissanak kereskedelmi
hitellevelet a szlltsi ksedelem elkerlse cljbl. A hitellevl szmrl szves
tjkoztatsukat vrjuk.
A kldemny november 23-n lesz szlltsra ksz.
Tisztelettel:
Balogh Attila
Ttika Irodagpgyrt Vllalat

54 Ibolya utca
Vrpalota 8210
4 November, 1994
Beeves & Bradsheet Ltd
78 City Road
Guildford G5 &BY
Dear Sir,
Order No. 3721

Please open a letter of credit for the above order at your earliest convenience to avoid a
delay in shipment. Would you then advise us of the L/C number.
The consignment will be ready for dispatch on 23 November.
Yours faithfully,
Attila Balogh
19.
Tisztelt Uram!
Krjk nyissanak egy 5 OOO dollrrl szl visszavonhatatlan hitellevelet a Beile and Co.,
Amsterdam, cg javra mjus l-i lejrattal. Mellkelten megkldjk a nyitsra vonatkoz
kitlttt rlapot.
A hitellevl ignybevtelhez a kvetkez dokumentumok benyjtsa szksges:
hajrakIevelek, kereskedelmi szmlk, szrmazsi bizonytvny s biztostsi ktvny.
114 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Felhatalmaztuk a szban forg vllalatot, hogy 30 napos lejrattal vltt lltson ki az nk

irodjra.
Tisztelettel:
Arany Jen
Seres s Trsa
Szeged Pf34
30 March, 1995
Loyds Bank
34 Graham Street
DoverD3 &BL
Dear Sir,
Please open an irrevocable letter of credit of $5,000 in favour of Beile & Co., Amsterdam,
available to them untill May. Find the completed application form enc1osed.
L/C is to be payable against the following documents: Bills of Lading, Commercial
Invoices, Certificate of Origin and Insurance Policy.
Wehave authorised the company in question to make out a draft for payment by your
office within 30 days after sight.
Yours faithfully,
Jen Arany
20.
Tisztelt Uram!
Az Anti Aging Ltd, London, felhatalmazsa alapjn fordulunk nkhz, hogyamellkelt

szmln feltlltetett 5 OOO dollr rtk illatszer-szlltmny kifizetsre ignynket benyjtsuk.
Mellkelten megkldjk az erre az sszegre szl vltt s a szksges szlltmnyozsi
dokumentumokat. Krjk a pnzsszeg szves tutalst a fenti bankszmlra a mellkelt szmla
rendezse cljbl.
Amennyiben a szmla kiegyenltse ht napon bell megtrtnik, a csekk sszegbl 4%
engedmnyt adunk.
Tisztelettel:
Kapusi Arnold
ZLETI LEVELEZS 115
Ifjsg Illatszergyrt Szvetkezet

88 Kerekasztal utca
Kiskundorozsma 6320
5 September, 1994
Glynnes Bank Ltd
234 Borough Street
SWANSEA SW6 1SE
Dear Sirs,
We have been instructed by Anti Aging Ltd, London, to draw on you for $ 5,000 in respect
of a shipment of perfumery as per invoice attached.
Our draft for this amount is enclosed together with the shipping documents. Will you
please forward your remittance to the above bank account in settlement of the enclosed
mVOlce.
We look forward to receiving your cheque from which you may deduct a 4% cash discount
if the balance is cleared within the next seven days.
Yours faithfully,
Kapusi Arnold
21.
Tisztelt Uram!
Fizetsi rtest
Bankunk rtestett bennnket, hogy a 39001 sz. szmla kiegyenltsre tutalt sszeget
szmlnkra jvrtk.
Mivel mr rgta llunk kereskedelmi kapcsolatban, s mivel mindig gyorsan s pontosan
rendeztk szmlikat, rmmel ajnlunk fel kedvezbb hitelfeltteleket nknek. A jvben
szmlik rendezst negyedvenknt, bankelszmols ellenben tehetik meg.
Ksznjk, hogy lland vsrlink, s krjk, tovbbra is forduljanak hozznk, ha brmilyen
informcira van szksgk jvbeli rendelseikkel kapcsolatban.
Tisztelettel:
Farkas Piroska
116 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Szentesi Faru Gyr

69 Honvd utca
Szentes 7890
3 April, 1995
Wright & Co.
90 Park Road
ABERDEEN A9 1DN
Dear Sir,
Advise of payment
Our bank has informed us that your transfer for invoice No. 39001 has been credited to our
account.
As we have now been trading for some time and you have always paid your accounts
promplyon the due dates, we have the pleasure of offering you better credit facilities. You
can settle your future accounts on quarterly terms with payments against statements.
Thank you for your custom and please contact us if you need any information on your
future orders.
Yours faithfully,
Piroska Farkas
22.
Kedves Mr Smithers!
Megegyezsnk rtelmben, az egyes rendelsekre szl kifizetsek a szmla megkldsnek

idpontjtlszmtott hat hten bell esedkesek. Feltevsnk szerint figyelmt elkerlte a
12.000 dollrrl szl, 9957 sz. szmla, amely februr 24-n volt esedkes. Mellkelten
megkldjk ennek a szmlnak egy msolatt.
rmmel vennnk, ha az tutalst mielbb meg tudn tenni. Ha netaln idkzben elkldte
mr az ignyelt sszeget, krjk, tekintse semmisnek ezt az emlkeztett.
Tisztelettel:
Forgcs Lrnd
ZLETI LEVELEZS 117
Agrobank Balatonfredi Fikja

45 Szles t
Balatonfred 8300
l March, 1995
D V Smithers
Chief Accountant
International Market Ltd
Dublin D5 7BL
Dear Mr Smithers,
Under our agreement, payment for individual orders is due six weeks from date of invoice.
We assume that you may have overlooked invoice No 9957 for $ 12,000, which was due on
24 February. A copy ofthis invoice is enclosed.
We would be grateful if you would send your remittance as soon as possible. If, however,
you have already sent the required amount, then please disregard this reminder.
Yours sincere1y,
Lrnd Forgcs
A nzetssel s bankgyekkel kapcsolatos egyb kifejezsek
Please open a documentary credit Krjk okmnyos hitellevl

in favour of... nyitst a ...cg javra.
We suggest payment by BIE (Bill 30 napos lejrat vltval

of Exchange) at 30 d/s (days). trtn fizetst javasolunk.
Payment can be made on any basis A fizets az nk szmra elfogadhat

acceptable to you. brmilyen mdon lehetsges.
The draft has been made out. A vltt killtottuk.
The draft will shortly be A vltt hamarosan

presented to you. megkldjkIbemutatjuk nknek.
Wehave accepted the sight draft Elfogadtuk a vltt s a bank

and the bank should be sending hamarosan kldeni fogja az rtestst.
you an advise shortly.
We are pleased to acknowledge Ksznettel visszaigazoljuk a

your draft for invoice No.... ...sz. szmlra killtott vltt.
Will you please forward the Krjk kldje el aszminkra

documents debiting our account. terhelt sszeget igazol dokumentumokat.
118 ZLETI LEVELEZS
The amount will be credited to Az sszeget tutaljuk nknek,

you as soon as our bank receives amint bankunk magkapja a dokumentumokat.
the documents.
Thank you for your prompt payment. Ksznjk a pontos fizetst.
We hope to have established Felttelezzk, hogy megbzhatsgunkat

our reliability with you. mr bebizonytottuk.
If you require a reference you Ha referencira van szksgk,

can contact our other suppliers. forduljanak a tbbi zleti partnernkhz.
Could you please supply us with Krjk, tjkoztasson minket

information about the company's a trsasg hitelkpessgrl.
standing.
We have little doubt about their Kevs ktelynk van afell, hogy
ability to elear their accounts. ki tudjk fizetni szmlikat.
Our creditworthiness can be A ... igazolhatja hitelkpessgnket.

confirmed by...
This firm is not particularly Ez a cg nem valami megbzhat

reliable in their credit hitelgyletek tekintetben.
dealings.
Any information you supply will Az nk ltal nyjtott minden

be treated confidentially. informcit bizalmasan fogjuk kezelni.
We would not hesitate to grant Mi habozs nlkl teljestennk

them the credit facilities they ask for. az ltaluk krt hitelfeltteleket.
May we remind you that your Szeretnnk emlkeztetni r,

statement is still outstanding. hogy az elszmols mg mindig htralkot
mutat.
Will you kindly balance your Krjk srgsen egyenltse ki

account promptly. a szmljt.
Thank you for your transfer in Ksznjk a ...sz. elszmols

payment of our statement No... alapjn trtn tutalst.
You have failed to credit us with the agreed Nem adtk meg a megegyezs
discount. szerint jr kedvezmnyt.
We noticed that a number of szrevettk, hogy szmos hiba

errors have been made in csszott az elszmolsba.
your statement.
Our figures do not agree with sszegeink nem egyeznek meg az nk

yours. sszegeivel.
We are puzzled to have had no Zavarba ejt az a tny, hogy

remittance from you. nem trtnt tutals az nk rszrl.
ZLETI LEVELEZS 119
You already have an overdraft Mr jelenleg is van ... sszeg

of.... hiteltllpse.
Please give the matter your Krjk az gy srgs kezelst.

immediate attention.
We must request payment ofthe Nyomatkosan krjk az esedkes

amount due without further delay. sszeg azonnali kifizetst.
We will be left with no alternative but to Nem marad ms vlasztsunk, mint

take legal action unless payment is received brsghoz fordulni, hacsak
within the next seven days. nem fizetnek ht napon bell.
oo. have declared insolvency. A ... csdt jelentett.
oo. are temporarily in fmancial difficulties. A ... ideiglenes pnzgyi nehzsgekkel kzd.
Our circumstances do not allow Krlmnyeink nem teszik lehetv,

us to wait any longer. hogy tovbb vrjunk.
We look forward to receiving Remljk vltjt hamarosan

your immediate draft. megkapjuk.
Reklamci
23. Szlltsi ksedelem miatt
Tisztelt Uram!
4362 sz. megrendels

A fenti rendelsi szmra val hivatkozssal runk nknek. A rendels visszaigazolsa sorn
gy rtestettek minket, hogy a kldemny hrom hten bell szlltsra kerl.
Nos az elszllts hatrideje kt hete lejrt, gy meglepetssel vettk tudomsul, hogy mg
mindig nem kaptuk meg az errl szl hivatalos rtestst.
Biztosan megrtik, hogy ez a ksedelem nagyon kellemetlen helyzetbe hoz minket, mivel
vsrlink mr most is srgs ignyekkel fordulnak hozznk.
Ha mg nem kldtk el az rut, komoly gondokkal kell szembenznnk a karcsonyi
cscsidszakban. Ez viszont jelents vesztesgeket fog jelenteni a szmunkra, gy knytelenek
lesznk krptlsi ignyt beterjeszteni.
Tisztelettel:
Szalai Dnes
120 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Centrum ruhzlnc Igazgatsga

45-49 Sznsi fasor
Budapest 1110
3 December, 1994
Tools and Kitchenware
80-86 St Godric's Road
Glasgow G4 1LW
Dear Sir,
Order No 4362
We are writing you with reference to the above order. In your acknowledgement of this
order you stated that the consignment would be despatched within three weeks.
The delivery is now two weeks overdue and therefore we are very surprised that we have
had no advise of dispatch yet. You will understand that this delay will put us in a most
embarrassing position as we are already receiving urgent requests from our customers.
Unless the goods are on their way now we will not be able to cope with the Christmas rush.
As this will result in a considerable loss on our part we will be obliged to claim
compensation.
Regretfully yours,
Dnes Szalai
24. Az ru megrongldsa miatt
Tisztelt Uram!
37/254 sz. kldemny

Mrcius 28-n rendben megkaptuk a porceln tkszletekbl ll kldemnyt, amelyet februr
23-n rendeltnk meg.
A ldk kicsomagolsa sorn azonban nagy megdbbenssel tapasztaltuk, hogy az ru nagy
rsze eltrtt. Kapcsolatba lptnk a szlltmnyoz cggel, akik elmondtk, hogy k mindent az
utastsoknak megfelelen vgeztek, gy a kr okt mshol kell keresni.
A ldk vizsglata sorn kiderlt, hogy a kls csomagols teljesen hibtlan, viszont
hanyagsg llapthat meg a bels csomagolst illeten. Valjban a ldk nem voltak
megfelelen kitmve.
A biztostsi ktvny rtelmben nk vllaljk a kr anyagi kltsgeit, mivel az

egyrtelmenaz elgtelen csomagols kvetkezmnye.
Tisztelettel:
Szalkai Tams
ZLETI LEVELEZS 121
veg- s Porcelnru Nagykereskedelmi Vllalat

66 Siklsi t
Pcs 7890
1 Aprl, 1995
Glochester China Manufacturing Company Inc
4 Green Avanue
CARNFORTH C3 7FT
Dear Sirs,
Consignment Note 37/254

On 28 March we duly received the above consignment of china tableware ordered by us on
23 February.
On unpacking the cases, however, we were extremely disappointed to find that the bulk of
the goods was broken. We have contacted the shipping company and they inform us that
they fully observed the instructions and therefore the cause of the damage must be found
elsewhere.
Examining the cases we found that the outward packing was faultless but you had been
careless with packing the goods inside. In fact the cases were not properly padded.
Under the terms of the insurance policy, you will have to accept liability for the damage as
it is clearly due to improper packing.
Yours regretfully,
Tams Szalkai
25. A nem megfelel minsg miatt
Tisztelt Uram!
9011 sz. rendels

A fenti rendelsre val hivatkozssal sajnlattal kzljk nkkel, hogy a leszlltott ruk
sznvonala alacsonyabb a szoksosnl.
Csaldottsgunk annl is nagyobb, mivel eddig mindig szmthattunk termkeik kivl
minsgre. Ez alakiommal azonban knytelenek voltunk szakrti vlemnyt kmi. Mellkelten
megkldjk a jelents egy pldnyt.
A visszaszllts kltsgeinek megtakartsa cljbl kszek vagyunk az rut egy jelentsen
cskkentett ron megtartani. Ha hajlandak lennnek a szmln feltntetett rbl 30%-ot
engedni, mi elintzettnek tekintennk az gyet.
Krjk, hogy mielbb tjkoztassanak bennnket arrl, hogy a fenti felttelek elfogadhatk-e
az nk szmra.
Tisztelettel:
Molnr Gbor
122 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Nagybani Szlltk Ltd

76 Edele t
10 December, 1994
PBT Manufacturing Company Inc
105 Regent Street
MIDDLESBROUGH M6 1GH
Dear Sir,
Order No 9011
With reference to the above order we regret to inform you that the goods delivered are not
up to your usual standard.
We are all the more disappointed because we have always been able to rely on the excellent
quality of your products. This time, however, we were forced to ask for an expert opinion.
A copy of their report is enclosed.
To save the expense of retum delivery we are prepared to keep the goods at a substantially
reduced price. If you would be inclined to deduct 30% of the invoiced price this would
settle the matter.
Could you please let us know at your earliest convenience whether the above terms are
acceptable to you.
Yours faithfully,
Gbor Molnr
26. Tves szllts miatt
Tisztelt Cm!
8703 sz. rendels

Most kaptunk meg egy 100 tonna napraforgmagbl ll kldemnyt, br a rendelsnk
fmagra szlt.
gy tnik, hogy valami flrerts trtnt. Remljk, hogy a lehet leggyorsabban

megolddik, mivel vsrlink fel esedkes szlltsokat mg a hnap vge eltt ki kell
elgtennk.
rmmel vennnk, ha azonnal el tudnk intzni a ptllagos szlltst. Idkzben mi is

visszkldjk a tves szlltmnyt.
Tisztelettel:
Gyulasi Aurl
ZLETI LEVELEZS 123
Szepes Virgkertszet
6 Lapos t
Hajdnns 3110
18 September, 1994
Lawn County Ltd
120 Johanne Street
PLYMOUTH Pl 5MH
Dear Sirs,
Order No 8703
We have just received a consignment of 100 tons of sunflower seed although our order was
for grass seed.
There appears to have been some misunderstanding. Wehope it can be sorted out as
quickly as possible since we have to complete deliveries to our own customers before the
end of this month.
We would be grateful if you could arrange for replacement to be shipped at once. In the
meantime we shall return the wrong consignment.
Yours faithfully,
Aurl Gyulasi
Vlasz a reklamcira
27. Ksedelem miatt
Kedves Mr Caine!
Ksznjk oktber 3-n kelt levelt, amelyben arrl rtest minket, hogy mg nem kaptk meg
a 2247 szm rendelsre vonatkoz szlltsi rtestst.
Elszr is elnzst kell krnnk az tlt kellemetlensgrt. Amint megkaptuk a levelt,
utnanztnk az gynek s gy talltuk, hogy hibt kvettnk el. Mindazonltal rmmel
tjkoztatjuk nt, hogy idkzben a kldemny elhagyta a kiktt, s hogy levele valsznleg
keresztezte a mi szlltsi rtestnket.
Mg egyszer hadd fejezzem ki sajnlkozsomat amiatt a kellemetlensg miatt, amit a kss

okozott nknek. Remljk, hogy ez a kis problma nem fogja elriasztani nket attl, hogya
jvben is nlunk tegyk meg rendelseiket.
Tisztelettel:
Lvai Tibor
124 ZLETI LEVELEZS
Keller s Trsa
3 Velemi t
Szombathely 9400
80ctober, 1994
Mr Alfred Caine
Concord Lighting Company Ltd
65 Fairlawn Avenue
BRISTOL Bl 3TL
Dear Mr Caine,
Thank you for your letter of 3 October telling us that you have not received the Advise of
Dispatch for order No 2247 from us yet.
We would like to apologise for the inconvenience you have experienced. On receipt of your
letter we immediately took up the matter and found that a mistake had been made by us.
We are pleased to inform you, however, that the consignment has left port in the meantime
and your letter must have crossed with ours advising you of the shipment.
Once again let us say how much we regret the inconvenience that this delay has caused
you. We hope that this little problem will not deter you from placing orders with us in the
future.
Yours sincerely,
Tibor Lvai
28. Az ru rossz minsge miatt
Kedves Mr Vaugh!
Nagyon meglepett bennnket prilis l-n kelt levele, amelyben panaszt emel a 456. rendelsi
szmu ru alacsony sznvonalval kapcsolatban.
Intzkedtnk, hogy fmmknk mielbb kapcsolatba lphessen nkkel s sszehasonltst
vgezhessen a leszlltott ru s a mintk kztt. Ha a vizsglatok sorn kiderl, hogy az ru
hibs, kszek vagyunk azt vagy kicserlni, vagy pedig a hiba mrtknek arnyban arra
engedmnyt adni.
Remljk, hogy sikerl az gyet klcsns megelgedsnkre elintzni.
Tisztelettel:
Andos Renta
GBT Alkatrszgyrt Vllalat

48 Szendrei t
Mohcs 7530
6 April; 1995
ZLETI LEVELEZS 125
MrM C Vaugh
Preston Sales Inc
34 Highgate Road
SHEFFIELD S8 4FI
Dear Mr Vaugh,
YOUf letter of 1 April complaining that Ouf supply of goods, Order No 456, was below
standard has caused us a considerable surprise.
We have made arrangements for Ouf chief engineer to contact you as son as possible and
compare the delivered articles with Ouf samples. Once the goods have been inspected and
proved to be defective we shall either replace the articles or offer a reduction in proportion
to the extent of the deficiency.
We hope that the matter will be settled to Ouf mutual satisfaction.
Yours sincerely,
Renta Andos
A reklamci sorn hasznlatos egyb kifejezsek
We wish to remind you that... Szeretnnk emlkeztetni nket, hogy ...
It is regrettable that we have Sajnlatos, hogy mg mindig

not yet received the goods. nem kaptuk meg az rut.
Please look into the matter. Krjk, vizsgljk ki az gyet.
We were dissatisfied to find Kellemetlenl rintett bennn-

that some parts were missing. ket, hogy nhny (alkat)rsz hinyzik.
Shipment within two months was Kt hnapon belli szlltst

agreed upon in the contract. r el a szerzds.
We are forced to find a supplier Egy olyan eladt kell keresnnk,

who could fulfil alI the aki teljesteni tud minden
contracts. szerzdst.
The order will be cancelled and A rendelst visszamondjuk, s

placed elsewhere. mshol tesszk meg.
We shall have to terminate the contract. Fel kell bontanunk a szerzdst.
We must ask you to replace the Arra kell krnnk nket, hogy
damaged goods. cserljk ki a megrongldott rukat.
126 ZLETI LEVELEZS
On examination we find that the A vizsglat sorn gy talltuk,

goods received do not correspond hogy az elkldtt ru nem
to the samples. egyezik a mintval.
It is not the type we ordered. Nem ezt a tpust rendeltk.
The goods are unsuitable for the Az ruk nem felelnek meg a kereskedelmi
trade requirements. elrsoknak.
It seems to have been roughly handled. gy tnik, nem megfelelenkezeltk.

A loss of ... has been estimated. A felbecslt kr ...
The consignment was not labelled A kldemnyt nem az utastsok-

according to the instructions. nak megfelel jelzssel lttk el.
We will store the goods at your expense. Az nk kltsgre fogjuk az rut trolni.
The survey report is in A vizsglati jelents altmasztja

support of our claim. az ignynket.
The error was made by our A hibt a szlltmnyoz cg

shipping agency. kvette el.
Please let us know about the ways Krjk tjkoztassanak minket arrl,
you can help us to overcome this hogy miben tudnnak segteni
difficulty. a megolds rdekben.
We are at a loss to understand Aligha tudjuk megrteni, hogy

how this error was made. csszhatott be ez a hiba.
Please kindly retum the items Krjk, szveskedjenek visszakldeni

you are dissatisfied with. azokat a tteleket, amelyekkel elgedetlenek.
The mistake is due to an accounting error. A tveds knyvelsi hibnak tudhat be.
We feel that you may have Az az rzsnk, hogy valsznleg

overlooked the charge. elnzte a djszabst.
We hope that you will feel able Remljk, hogy el fogja tudni
to agree with our calculations. fogadni aszmtsainkat.
We will try to give your order priority. Megprbljuk elnyben rszesteni

a rendelsket.
The packing instructions have A csomagolsi utastsokat egyltaln

been totally disregarded. nem vettk figyelembe.
We can assure you that this Biztosthatjuk nket, hogy ez

error will not be repeated. a hiba nem fog megismtldni.
There is a discrepancy between A csomagolsi lista s a

the packing list and the invoice. szmla nem egyeznek meg.
ZLETI LEVELEZS 127
Any damage occuring in transit A szllts sorn fellp brmilyen

is the responsibility of the transporter. jelleg kr a szllt felelssge.
We are convinced of our ability Meg vagyunk gyzdve rla, hogy

to provide excellent service. kivl szolgltatst tudunk nyjtani.
We offer our sincere apologies for. .. Szves elnzsket krjk a ...-rt
Hopefully the matter can be Remljk, hogy az gyet barti

settled amicably. mdon el tudjuk intzni.
We greatly appreciated your Nagyra becsltk az gy sorn

patience in this matter. tanustott treImt.
zleti kapcsolattarts
29. Megbvsok
3.
A Herendi Porcelngyr
Igazgatsga
szeretettel meghvja nt
a gyr fennllsnak 200. vfordulja alkalmbl,
f. vi november 25-n, pnteken este 18-tl 22 rig
a nagyteremben tartand fogadsra.
Srgnycm: Herendi Porcelngyr

Magyarorszg
8246 Herend, Vrtes t 11.
The Directors
of the Herend China Factory
request the company of
Mr K. Olorenshaw
at a reception on the occasion

of the two hundredth anniversary of the foundation of the factory
in the Main Hall on Friday,
25 November 1995
from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m.
(Dress - Informal)
R.S.V.P. Herend China Factory
11 Vrtes Road, Herend, Hungary
128 ZLETI LEVELEZS
b.
Kedves Mr Olorenshaw!
Gyrunk fennllsnak 200. vfordulja alkalmbl kln fogadst rendeznk zleti

partnereink szmra, amelyen szmtunk szves megjelensre. A fogadsra a gyr
negytermben, november 25-n, pnteken este 18-tl, 22 rig kerl sor. Az ltzk lehet
htkznapi.
Krjk, tudassa velnk, hogy szksge van-e szllodai elhelyezsre Herenden, hogy idben
megtehessk a foglalsokat. Mivel valsznleg ez lesz az els ltogatsa haznkban, remljk,
hogy tud majd idt szaktani vrosnzsre is. rmmel szerveznnk nnek nhny trt a
krnyez vidkekre.
Nagyon remljk, hogy sikerl elltogatnia hozznk, s rmmel vrjuk a tallkozst.

Szeretettel:
Kovcs Mikls
gyvezet igazgat
Herend, 1995. oktber15.
HEREND CHINA FACTORY

11 Vrtes Road, Herend Hungary
Mr K Olorenshaw Our ref: GW/HF
32 Curiers Walk Your ref:
Derby DB3 8LD
England 15 October 1995
Dear Mr Olorenshaw,
We are organising a special reception for our clients to mark the two hundredth anniversary
of the foundation of our factory and we would very much like you to attend. The reception
will be held in the main hall of the factory from 6.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., on Friday, 25
November. Dress will be informal.
Please let us know whether you require hotel accomodation in Herend so that we can make
the reservations in time. As this will probably be your first visit to our country we hope that
you will have time to do some sightseeing as weIl. We would be happy to make
arrangements for tours in the area for you.
We very much hope that you will be able to come and we look forward to meeting you.
Yours sincerely,
Mikls Kovcs
Managing Director
ZLETI LEVELEZS 129
30. Vlasz a meghvsra
a. elfogads
Kedves Mr Kovcs!
Nagyon ksznm szves meghvst a november 25-n tartand fogadsra.

Szvesen ltogatok el nkhz s krem, hogy foglaljon le nekem egy egy gyas szobt egy
kzeli szllodban, november 20-tl 26-ig.
... A tallkozs remnyben maradok tisztelettel:
Mr Brian Olorenshaw
200ctober, 1995
Dear Mr Kovcs,
Thank you very much for your kind invitation to the reception on 25 November.
I would be delighted to attend and would like you to reserve a single room for me in a
nearby hotel from 20 to 26 November.
I look forward to meeting you and remain,
y ours sincerely,
Mr Brian Olorenshaw
Marketing Manager
b. visszautasts
Kedves Mr Kovcs!
Ksznm szves meghvst a november 25-n tartand fogadsra.

szintn sajnlom, hogy az arra az idpontra rvnyes, mr megbeszlt elktelezettsgeim
miatt nem tudom azt elfogadni. Minazonltal, itt szeretnm megragadni az alkalmat, hogy
cgknek tovbbi sikereket kvnjak.
Legyen szves krjen elnzst nevemben az igazgati testlettl.
dvzlettel:
Mr Brian Olorenshaw
130 ZLETI LEVELEZS
200ctober, 1995
Dear Mr Kovcs,
Thank you very much for your kind invitation to the reception on 25 November.
I sincerely regret that a previous engagement for that date prevents me from accepting it.
Nevertheless I would like to take this opportunity to wish your company continued success.
Please send my regrets to the directors.
Yours sincerely,
Mr Brian Olorenshaw
Marketing Manager
31. rtests ltogatsrl
Kedves Ms Baton!
Jelen levelemmel szeretnm megersteni tegnapi telefon beszlgetsnk rszleteit. Ajv ht

els felben rkezem Londonba, s szeretnk nnel alkalmat kerteni egy szemlyes tallkozra.
Amint megrkezem, telefonlni fogok, hogy lefixljuk a megbeszls pontos idejt s helyt.
rmmel vrom, hogy tallkozhassak nnel, s hogy vgleges dntst hozzunk tovbbi
egyttmkdsnk rszleteit illeten.
dvzlettel:
Somoski gnes
Szemlyzeti vezet
3 May, 1995
Dear Ms Baton,
I am writing to confirm the details of our telephone conversation yesterday. I will be

arriving in London early next week and and I would like to have the opportunity to
personally meet you.
I will call you as soon as I arrive to fix the exact time and place for the meeting.
I am looking forward to meeting you and to finalising the details of our further cooperation.
Yours sincerely,
gnes Somoski
Personnel Manager
ZLETI LEVELEZS 131
32. A ltogatsrl szl rtests visszaigazolsa
Kedves Mrs Wallace!
Ksznjk levelt, amelyben arrl rtestett minket, hogy szeptember 23-tl 27-ig Budapesten
lesz.
rmmel fogadnnk nt brmilyen idpontban, ami nnek megfelel, szeptember 25.
kivtelvel. Krjk, hogy faxon, vagy telefonon keresztl tjkoztasson minket ltogatsa pontos
idpontjrl.
A szemlyes tallkozs remnyben, maradunk

tisztelettel:
Takts va
Kznsgszervez
15 September, 1995
Dear Mrs Wallace,
Thank you for your letter to inform us that you will be in Budapest from 23 to 27
September.
We will be delighted to meet you any time suitable for you with the exception of 25
September. Could you please send us a fax, or call us about the exact time of your visit.
We are looking forward to seeing you in person and remain
Yours sincerely,
va Takts
Public Relations Officer
33. Szllodai szobafoglals
Tisztelt Uram!
gyvezet igazgatnk s titkra jnius 23-tl 28-ig zleti ton Edinburgh-ban tartzkodnak.
rmmel vennnk, ha a megjellt idpontra a kvetkez szllst tudnk biztostani: 2 egy
gyas szoba, hozz tartoz frdszobval, lehetleg mindkett ugyanazon az emeleten.
Krjk mielbbi vlaszukat, hogy az t megszervezst idben elvgezhessk.
Tisztelettel:
Papp Elvira
Szemlyi titkr
132 ZLETI LEVELEZS
2 June, 1995
Dear Sir,
Our Managing Director and his secretary will be in Edinburgh from 23 to 28 June on a
business trip.
We would be pleased if you could reserve the following accomodation for the time
indicated: 2 single rooms with en suite bathrooms, preferably both on the same fIoor.
We will be glad to have an early reply so that we can complete alI arrangements for the trip
in time.
Yours faithfully,
Elvira Papp
Personal Secretary
34. Helyfoglals
Tisztelt Uram!
gyvezet igazgatnk, Kovcs Mikls r ajv hnapban esedkes bostoni tja sorn megll
nhny napra Londonban.
rmmel vennnk, ha lefoglalnnak egy els osztly helyet, a jlius 5-n, Nagy-Britannibl
Bostonba repl jratra. Ha arra a napra nincs jegy, krjk kzljk velnk az els foglalhat
jrat idpontjt.
Elre is ksznjk a segtsget.
Tisztelettel:
Vgh Miklsn
Szemlyi titkr
4 June, 1995
Dear Sir,
Our Managing Director, Mr Mikls Kovcs, will be stopping over in London for some days
on his way to Boston next month.
We shall be obliged if you will reserve a business class seat for him on aplane leaving
London for Boston on 5 July. If no flights are available on that day, please let us know the
first available date. Thank you in advance for your help.
Yours faithfully,
Mrs Vgh
Personnel Secretary
ZLETI LEVELEZS 133
35. Ksznet vendgltsrt
Kedves Mr PulIet!
Most, hogy itthon vagyok, szeretnm jra megksznni, hogy olyan csodlatosan rezhettem
magam Londonban.
Ott-tartzkodsom igazn nagyszer volt, s nagyon hls vagyok azrt a figyelmes s kitn
vendgltsrt, amelybert engem rszestettek. J volt megismerni a munkatrsait, klnsen
Lad urat, aki mindent megtett azrt, hogy trgyalsaink sikerrel jrjanak.
Remlem, hogy a ltestett kapcsolatokat a jvben is fenntartjuk, s hogy a kell idben majd
mi is az nk szolglatra lehetnk. rmmel vrjuk az alkalmat arra, hogy vendgszeretetket
viszonozhassuk.
dvzlettel:
Rajnai Izabella
Fknyvel
23 July, 1995
Dear Mr PulIet,
Having retumed to Hungary I wish to thank you once again for the wonderful time you
gave me in London.
My stay was invaluable and I am most grateful for the attention and excellent hospitality
you extended to me. I did enjoy meetrng alI your fellow-workers, especially Mr Lado, who
was most helpfui in making our talks successful.
I hope the contacts we have made will continue and that in due course we will be able to be
of service to you. I look forwardto the time when I can return your hospitality.
Yours sincerely,
Ms Izabella Rajnai
Chief Accountant
Az zleti kapcsolattarts sorn hasznlhat egyb kifejezsek
We have the pleasure of inviting Szeretettel meghvjuk nket/nt

you to dinner on... vacsorra ... (idpont)
We are grateful to have received Hlsak vagyunk, hogy meghvst

an invitation to attend the... kaptunk a ... ra.
Thank you very much for your Ksznettel vettem ismtelt

repeated invitation to visit... meghvst a ... ba.
We are delighted to hear that rmmel hallottuk, hogy

you are planning a visit to Hungary. tervbe vett egy magyarorszgi ltogatst.
Our secretary can meet you at A titkrunk(nnk) vrn nt a

the airport and take you to the hotel. repltren s elvinn a szllodba.
134 ZLETI LEVELEZS
I do appreciate your kind interest in my trip. rmmel veszem szves rdekldst

utazsom irnt.
I expect to arrive at ... by... rkezsem a ... jrattal ...-kor vrhat.
I would like to hire a self-drive Szeretnk sajt hasznlatra egy

car for 10 days. gpkocsit brelni 10 napra.
Please let us know whether you Krjk rtestsenek, hogy el

can accomodate 12 people in 6 tudnnak-e szllsoini 12 szemlyt
double rooms from... to... 6 kt gyas szobban ...-tl ...-ig.
Please send us some copies of Kldjenek nhny pldnyt a

your latest hotel brochures. legutbbi szllodai tjkoztatkbl.
Would you please book a return ticket on Krem foglaljon le egy retrjegyet
the flight from...to... for... and back for... a ...-bL.-ba tart jratra ...ra, s vissza ...ra.
I would be very grateful if you Nagyon hls lennk, ha rm

could spare me a few minutes. tudna sznni nhny percet.
I would like to have the Szeretnm, ha szemlyesen

opportunity of a personal meeting tallkozhatnnk.
I was wondering if we could Arra gondoltam, hogy tallkoznunk

arrange a meeting to discuss... kellene, s megvitatni. ..
I will get in touch with you Mihelyt lehetsges, kapcsolatba

as soon as possible. lpek nnel.
I should very much like to talk Nagyon szeretnm megvitatni

over matters of our coorporation with you. nnel egyttmkdsnk krdseit.
If the time of the visit does not Ha a ltogats idpontja nem

suit you please suggest a more felel meg nnek. krjkjavasoljon
convenient date. egy alkalmasabb dtumot.
Unfortunately I will not be able Sajnos nem tudok elmenni a

to keep the appointment. megbeszlt tallkozra.
We would be obliged if you could Szvesen vennnk, ha megszerveznnek

arrange for him to inspect the factory. szmra egy gyrltogatst.
Could you introduce him to some Krjk, mutassk be nhny

of your associates? zlettrsuknak.
We are very grateful for alI szintn hlsak vagyunk a

the visits you arranged. megszervezett ltogatsokrt.
Thank you for your cooperation Ksznm az ottltem alatti

and assistance during my stay. szves egyttmkdst s segtsgt.
ZLETI LEVELEZS 135
We are greatly indebted to you. Sokkal tartozunk nknek.
I hope these talks will lead to Remlem, hogy ezek a trgyalsok

the extension of our relations. kapcsolataink kibvlshez vezetnek.
We would be glad to reciprocate rmmel viszonoznnk vendgszeretetket.

your hospitality.
136 EGYB HIVATALOS LEVELEK
EGYB HIVATALOS LEVELEK
llshirdetsekre kldtt vlasz

1.
Tisztelt Uram/ Asszonyom!
Az angol, mint idegen nyelv, tantsi lehetsgei fell szeretnk rdekldni az Egyeslt
llamokban, s a nagykvetsg az nk oktatsi hivatalhoz irnytott.
A bizonytvriyaim, a kpzettsgem s. a tapasztalataim kivl angol tudsrl tanskodnak,
valamint arrl, hogy brmilyen kor s szint csoportokban vllalhatok angol tantst.
Jelenleg angolt, mint idegen nyelvet, tantok 14 s 18 v kztti korosztlynak. Magnrkat
is adok, valamint olyan tanfolyamon is tantok, ahol felntt hallgatim vannak. Szvesen
dolgoznk felnttekkel, gyerekekkel, vagy mindkettvel.
Azt mondjk, hogy nagyon j kapcsolatteremt kpessgem van. Megbzhat vagyok, lelkes
s alkalmazkod, s olyan llst keresek, amely kihvst jelent a szrllomra. Nemcsak maga a
tants rdekel, de egy j letformnak a megismerse is izgalommal tlt el.
Elre is ksznm, hogy idt s figyelmet szentel rm.
Mellkelten megkldm nletrajzom egy msolatt.
Mielbbi vlaszt vrom,
Tisztelettel:
Nagy Jzsef
37 Pentelei t
Budapest 1206
Hungary
May 23,1994
English Teaching Officer
Local Bureau for Education
111 Third Avenue
NewYork,
N.Y.l0004
Dear Sir or Madam"
I am interested in working as an ESL teacher in the United States and the Embassy referred
me to your bureau of education.
My credentials, education and experience demonstrate an excellent command of the
EGYB HIVATALOS LEVELEK 137
English language as weIl as the ability to teach learners of English at any age and level.
I am presently teaching English as a foreign language to learners between 14 and 18 years
of age. I am also tutoring privately and teach courses where I have adult learners. I am
interested in working with adults, children or both.
I am said to have excellent interpersonal skills. I am reliable, enthusiastic, f1exible and am
looking for a challenging position. I am interested not only in teaching , but also in the
excitement and adventure of learning a new way of life.
Enclosed please find a copy of my resume. Thank you very much for your time and
consideration. I will be looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Jzsef Nagy
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Jzsef Nagy
Date of Birth: 2 August 1960
Piace of Birth: Vrpalota
Nationality: Hungarian
Address
for Correspondence: 37 Pente1ei t
Budapest 1206
Home Telephone Number: 1 3220431
Present Employment: EFL teacher at Szchenyi Istvn Gimnzium, Budapest

Education:
Tertiary: Teacher training collage, Eger 1978 - 1982,
Studying English and History
Kossuth Lajos University (KLTE),

Debrecen 1984-86, Studying English Language and
Literature
Secondary: Vradi Mrton Academic Grarnmar School,

Nyregyhza 1974 - 1978
Academic Qualifications: M.A. Honours in English Linguistics,

RA. in History
Baccalaureate subjects: Hungarian Grarnmar and
Literature,
History, Mathematics, English, Russian
Other Qualifications: International Tourist Guide

Driving Licence (Automobile and motorcycle)
Experience: Teacher of English, Szchenyi L Gimnzium

1990 - present.
Description: Teaching learners between 14-18 grarnrnar,

speaking, listening, reading, writing and pronunciation at
beginner and intermediate levels using a mixture of current
methods.
Gall's Language School, 1992 - present

Description: Teaching mainly listening, speaking and
pronunciation at upper-intermediate and advanced levels
using the communicative approach. Experience both in
one-to-one and group teaching sessions.
Jedlik nyos Secondary Technical School 1986-1990.

Description: Teaching mainly writing and reading and
elementary ESP.
Darvas Kolozs Elementary School, 1982-1986

Description: Teaching young learners all the four skills at
elementary and intermadiate levels.
Language SkiUs: Conversational German, working knowledge of

Russian, and presently studying Spanish.
Hobbies: Reading, learning languages, general keep

fit, driving.
References: Dr Mohosi Ferenc

(Lecturer of Linguistics)
English Language and Literature Department
Kossuth Lajos University,
7 Virgosrt t
Debrecen 4235
Tel. 43 325 789

Fax. 43 325 485
Vg Erzsbet
(headteacher)
Szchenyi Istvn Gimnzium
29 Nimrd t
Budapest 1337
Tel. 1 2454 892

Fax. 1 2463270
.
2.
Tisztelt Uram!
A Business Express mrcius 8-i szmban meghirdetett szemlyi titkri llsra szeretnk
jelentkezni az nk magyarorszgi irodjhoz.
Amint az nletrajzombl s kitnik, 35 ves vagyok, s tz ves tapasztalatom van a titkri
munka terletn. Az ott lert kpestsem alapjn, gy tnik, hogy alkalmas lennk a
meghirdetett llsra.
Mellkelten megkldm az nletrajzom, s brmelyik nap, mrcius 23. utn kszen llnk
egy szemlyes megbeszlsre. Nagy rmmre szolglna, ha az nk cgnl dolgozhatnk, s
ha prilis elsejtl mr egy j munkahelyen lehetnk.
Tisztelettel:
BendaJlia
12 Almdi t
Veszprm 8200
10 March, 1995
The Managing Director
Wriggly & Szab Ltd
332 North Way
Whitehaven
Cumbria WN9 3DJ
Dear Sir,
I wish to apply for the job of personal assistant at your Hungarian branch advertised in the
Business Express of 8 March.
As you can see from my Curriculum Vitae, I am 35 years old and I have had ten years'
experience of secretarial jobs. My qualifications as described in my C.V. also seem to fit
me for this position.
I enc10se my curriculum vitae and will be available for an interview any day after 13
March. I would be delighted to have an opportunity to work for your company and take up
a new appointment from 1 April. I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Jlia Benda
CURRICULUM VITAE: JLIA BENDA
Age: 32
Date of Birth: 4 February 1962
Place of Birth: Kecskemt
Nationality: Hungarian
Home Address: 12 Almdi t
Veszprm 8200
TeI.No.: 88327892
Marital Status: Single
Education: Secondary: Balmdi Secondary Technical School
1976 - 1980
Higher: College of Foreign Trade
1983 - 1986
Qualifications: Baccalaureate in Hungarian, English,
Maths, Typing and Shorthand 1980
Higher National Diploma in Business Studies
1986 Certificate of Advanced Level English 1986
Experience: Personal Secretary to the Finance Manager
Security Bt, Balatonalmdi
1986 - present
Shorthand Typist
Klasszika Insurance Company, Veszprm
1980 - 1983
Interests: Reading, classical music, travelling
References: Dr Lajos Farkas, Senior Lecturer
College of Foreign Trade, Budapest
Mr Jack Willis, Finance Manager
Security Bt, Balatonalmdi
3.
Kedves Mr Roddler!
A mai Balaton News-ban meghirdetett szllodaigazgati llsra szeretnk jelentkezni az nk

sifoki hoteljbe. Azt hiszem kellen kpzett vagyok ahhoz, hogy megfeleljek az nk ltal
tmasztott elvrsoknak.
1955-ben szlettem, s 1961-tl 1969-ig Budapesten jrtam ltalnos iskolba. Ezt kveten
az szak-Pesti Gimnziumban tanultam, amely egy elismerten hres kzpiskola, s ahol nagyon
j eredmnnyel vgeztem matematikbl, angolbl s trtnelembl.
A kzpiskola elvgzse utn hrom vig jrtam a Kereskedelmi s Vendgltipari
Fiskolra. Idkzben felsfok angol nyelvvizsga bizonytvnyt szereztem, s folykonyan rok
s beszlek ezen a nyelven. 1977 s 1979 kztt a Budapesti Kzgazdasgtudomnyi egyetemre
jrtam s belfldi zleti gymenetet tanulmnyoztam.
Az elmlt tizent vben dolgoztam kereskedelmi igazgatknt, idegenvezetknt, tterem
igazgatknt, jelenleg pedig a budapesti Prmium Hotelnek vagyok a helyettes vezetje.
Meglehetsen clratr, energikus ember vagyok, s egy olyan llsban szeretnk

elhelyezkedni, amely nagyobb egyni felelssget s tlkpessget ignyel. gy rzem, hogy
mind a szakkpzettsgem, mind pedig az zleti tapasztalatom elg szleskr ahhoz, hogy
megfeleljek a meghirdetett llsra.
Mellkelten megkldm kt korbbi alkalmazm ajnlst, s egy szemlyes megbeszls
kapcsn szvesen adnk magamrl mg teljesebb informcit. Elrhet vagyok a fenti cmen,
vagy pedig a 88355489-es telefonszmon.
dvzlettel:
Keve Zoltn
6 Rzsa t
Budapest 1110
11 July, 1994
Mr Kenneth Roddler
Anglia Hotel Chain Association
32 Gaimes Square
London EC 3 8JR
Dear Mr Roddler,
I wish to apply for the post of Hotel Manager in your hotel in Sifok, which you advertised
in today's Balaton News. I think I am competent enough to meet the requirements you have
specified.
I was bom in 1955 and I went to primary school in Budapest from 1961 to 1969. Later I
was educated in szak-Pesti Gimnzium, a renowned academic grammar school and left
with very good grades in Maths, English and History.
After leaving the secondary school I took a three years' course at the Budapest College of
Trade and Catering. In the meantime I obtained a certificate of advanced level English and
I can write and speak the language fluently. From 1977 to 1979 I attended a business
course at the Budapest University of Economics, studying business and home affairs.
For the last fifteen years I have worked as sales manager, tourist guide, restaurant manager
and now I am employed as Assistant Manager at the Prmium Hotel, Budapest.
I am fairly ambitious and energetic and I wish to take up a job which requires greater
individual responsibility and judgement. I feel that both my qualifications and my business
experience have been sufficiently broad for me to suit the position you advertised.
Enclosed you will find references from two of my previous employers. I shall be glad to
give you more complete information about myself during a personal interview. I may be
reached at the above address or by telephone at 88 355 489.
Yours Sincerely,
Zoltn Keve
4.
Szeretnk tjkoztatst kmi az angol, mint idegen nyelv tantsnak lehetsgeirl az

Egyeslt llamokban.
36 ves vagyok, egyedlll, s egyetemi diplomm van angol irodalombl, nyelvszetbl s
tantsi mdszertanbl. Szleskr tapasztalattal rendelkezem a magyarorszgi angol tannyelv
gimnziumi oktats termetn, nhny ve pedig tanrsegdi munkt vgzek.
Szvesen vennk brmilyen informcit, amit jelenleg nyjtani tudnnak.
Elre is ksznm,
Tisztelettel:
Teszri Csaba
Nyregyhza College of Education

Department of American Studies
May 20,1994
American Embassy/ USIS
Budapest 1310
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am interested in learning more about ESL-teaching opportunities in the U.S.A.

I am 36 years old, single and I have a university degree in English Literature, Linguistics
and Language Teaching Methodology. I also have extensive experience teaching English
in English-medium secondary schools in Hungary and for some years I have been working
as an assistant lecturer.
I would appreciate any information you can provide at this time. Thank you in advance.
Yours faithfully,
Csaba Teszri
5.
Kedves Ms Wattiey!
Szeretnk egy angol csaldnl gyermeknevelknt dolgozni egy vig, ha lehetsges 1994.
oktbertl 1995. augusztusig.
19 ves magyar lny vagyok. Tavaly vgeztem el a kzpiskolt s felvteli vizsgt tettem a
Veszprmi Egyetem angol szakra. Sajnos eredmnytelenl.
Egy vig a kzeli vodban voltam dada. Nagyon lveztem a munkmat, de vgssoron az a
clom, hogy kzpiskolban angolt tanthassak. Ezrt mg egyszer megprbltam az egyetemet
ebben az vben is, s mr sokkal jobb eredmnyt rtem el. De sajnos mg ez sem volt elg a
felvtelhez. rzsem szerint nagyon jl tudom a nyelvet, de nem vagyok elg magabiztos, ha
hasznlnom kell. Nmetet is tanultam az iskolban s trsalgsi szinten beszlem is.
Meglehetsen zrkzott ember vagyok, s nehezen beszlek magamrl. Ha viszont egyszer
megszeretek valakit, akkor kitartan vonzdom hozz. Nagyon szeretem a gyerekeket, s hiszem,
hogy van elg trelmem hozzjuk. Klnsen vonzdom a kett s hat v kzttiekhez, de
biztos vagyok benne, hogy brmelyik korosztllyai jl kijvk.
A szleimrnellakom, s amita bejeztem a kzpiskolt, n vgzem otthon a hzimunka nagy
rszt. Amit igazn jl tudok csinlni az a fzs, s klnsen j saltkat ksztek
zldsgflkbl s gymlcskbl.
Szabadidmben megprblok edzett maradni s a lehet legszlesebb trgykrben olvasni.

Hetente hromszor jrok uszodba s minden reggel tomzom. Szeretek korn kelni s korn
fekdni. Ha lehetsges, egy olyan csaldnl szeretnk dolgozni, ahol ugyanilyen letritmust
kvetnek, br igazbl brmilyen krlmnyhez knnyen alkalmazkodom.
Hls lennk rte, ha beratnnak a helyi nyelviskolba angolt tanulni. A hirdetsben azt
olvastam, hogy a legtbb csald ksz fizetni a tandjat. Ezt n is nagy rmmel vennm.
Mellkelten megkldm a hivatalos jelentkezsi lapomat, valamint egy-egy ajnlst egy volt
tanromtl s a vezet vntl.
dvzlettel:
Horvth Eleonra
15 Kabai t
Gyr 9320
Hungary
18 August, 1994
Euro Pairs Family Links Agency
87 Redbaum Crescent
Patcham
BRIGHTON BN1 8HL
Dear Ms WattIey,
I would like to apply for the position of au pair with an English family for one year,
preferably from Oct. 1994 until Aug. 1995.
I am a Hungarian girl and I am 19 years of age. I left secondary school last year and I took
an entrance exam in English to get admission to the English Faculty of the University of
Veszprm. Regretfully though, I was not accepted.
For one year I worked as a nurse in a nearby nursery school. I enjoyed my job very much
but my final goal is to teach English in a secondary school. Therefore I tried the university
once again this year and I obtained a much better result. But this still was not enough for
admission. I think I know the language very we11 but I am not confident enough to use it. I
also studied German at school and I am functiona11y literate in it.
I am a fairly reticent person, I do not open up easily. But once I have grown to like
somebody I tend to be faithfui and affectionate to them. I love children and I believe I have
enough patience in dealing with them. I am particularly attracted to those between two and
six but I am sure I will get on we11 with any age group of children.
I live with my parents and since I left school I have been doing most of the housework at
home. What I really like is cooking and I am especia11y good at making salads from alI
kinds of vegetables and fruit.
In my free time I try to keep fit and read as widely as possible. I go to the swimming pool
three times a week and I always take exercise in the momings. Ilike getting up early and
going to bed early. Preferably, I would like a family which has the same routine but, in fact,
I can quite easily accomodate myself to any circumstances.
I would also be grateful if you could register my name in the local language school for
English c1asses. I have read in your advertisement that most families are ready to pay the
tuition fee. I, too, would appreciate that very much.
Enc10sed is my official application form and references from a previous teacher of mine
and the senior teacher in the nursery school. I hope to hear from you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Eleonra Horvth
EURO PAIRS APPLICATION FORM

(AUPAIR)
Name: Eleonra Horvth

Age: 19 Date of Birth: 12 May, 1975 Place of Birth: Ajka
Address: 15 Kabai t, Gyr 9320, Hungary.
Telephone: 96315642
Education: Donth Alajos Academic Secondary Grammar School, Gyr
Favourite Subjects: English, German, Hungarian Literature, Biology, Physical Education

Knowledge of the English Language: Intermediate Level State Language Exam Certificate
How long have you been studying English? 5 years
Would you like to attend a language course in England? Yes
Would you like to take any ofthe Cambridge Exams at the end ofthe course? Yes
Which? Certificate in Advanced English
Housekeeping Experience: I regularly do the housework at home.

I c1ean the rooms, wash, iron, shop, etc.
Cooking Experience: I often cook for the family. I can prepare aU the basic
Hungarian foods and I am very good at making salads.
Child Care Experience: I worked in a nursery school with children between ages 3
and 6.
Young Brothers- Sisters: I have one younger brother, aged 15.
Experience with pets: None, but I love dogs, cats and aU kinds of animals.
Hobbies: Swimming, jogging, reading
Driving Licence: Yes The Year you qualified: 1992
Anyallergies: I have hay fever every spring.
Are you a smoker? No
Are you a vegetarian? No
How much time off would you prefer to have? Some hours during the day, plus most of the
weekends.
Will there be particular times you will need to be free? Yes; for church services (at least twice
a week), early moming swimming, English classes.
Approximate date of avaiIabiIity: From: 1 October until: 15 August
Tjkoztats a plyzat eredmnyrl

6. Elutasts
Tisztelt Kvri r!
Ksznm, hogy eljtt a mjus 10-i megbeszlsre. Alaposan tgondoltuk a jelentkezst, s

sajnlattal kell kzlnnk, hogy nem tudjuk nt alkalmazni.
Mg kpestse csaknem minden szempontbl megfelel a kvnalmaknak, gy rzem, hogy
angol nyelvi tudsa alatta marad a cljaink szempontjbl kvnatos sznvonalnak. gy hiszem
megrti, hogy ez kifejezetten htrnyt jelentene ebben a poziciban.
dvzlettel:
David Hughes
Rayman & Kollr

13 Varga Pl kz
Budapest 1464
May 15,1995
Mr Csaba Kvri
56 Kopcsi t
Veszprm 8200
Dear Mr Kvri,
Thank you for coming for an interview on May 10. We have considered your application
carefully but regret that we are unable to offer you the post.
While most of your qualifications are well up to the standard required I did not feel that
your command of English was sufficiently good for our purposes. I believe you understand
that this would certainly be a handicap in this position.
y ours sincerely,
David Hughes
PersonnelManager
7. Elfogads
Tisztelt Bellr r!
Ksznjk, hogy eljtt mjus 10-i megbeszlsnkre. Alaposan tgondoltuk a jelentkezst,

s rmmel rtestjk nt, hogy sikerlt elnyemie az llst.
Jlius l-n kell munkba llnia, fizetst pedig havi 67 OOO Ft-ban llaptottuk meg. Krjk,
mielbb igazolja vissza, hogy elfogadta az llst.
dvzlettel:
David Hughes
Rayman & Kollr

13 Varga Pl kz
Budapest 1464
May 15,1994
Mr J. Bellr
24 Solymri t
Kszeg 9601
Dear Mr Bellr,
Thank you for coming for an interview on May 10. We have considered your application
carefully and are pleased to inform you that we can offer you the post.
You will start on l June, at a salary of 67,000 Fts a month. Please confirm your acceptance
as soon as possible.
Yours sincerely,
David Hughes
PersonnelManager
Az llsrt val folyamodvnyokban hasznlatos gyakori kifejezsek
I am interested in working as a.. A ...-i lls irnt rdekldm.
The ... referred me to you. A. .. irnytott nhz.
My credentials demonstrate an Bizonytvnyaim kitn angol

excellent comand of English. tudsrl rulkodnak.
I am presently teaching EFL/ ESL Jelenleg angolt, mint idegen/

to... msodik nyelvet tantok ...nak.
I am tutoring privately. Magnrkat adok.
I am said to have excellent Azt mondjk, hogy kitn kapcsolatteremt

interpersonal skills. kpessgem van.
I am looking for a challenging Egy olyan llst szeretnk,

position. amely kihvst jelent.
I wish to apply for the job of... A. .. llsra szeretnk plyzni,

advertised in... amelyet a...-ben hirdettek meg.
Please consider me an applicant Szeretnk csatlakozni a ... llsra

for the post of... jelentkez plyzkhoz.
I think I could satisfactorily Azt hiszem, megfelel lennk a

fill the post you advertised in.. ...-ban meghirdetett llsra.
I would like to be considered Szeretnm a kvetkez llst megplyzni...

for the post of...
I would be delighted to have an Nagyon rlnk, ha az nk

opportunity to work for your company. cgnek dolgozja lehetnk.
As you can see from my Amint az a Szakmai

Curriculum Vitae... nletrajzombl kiderl...
I have had ... years of ex- ... ves tapasztalatom van a

perience of... ... termetn.
My qualifications seem to fit A kpzettsgem megfelelnek

me for this position. tnik erre az llsra.
I think I am competent enough to Azt hiszem, kellen kpzett vagyok ahhoz,

meet the requirements you have hogy megfeleljek az nk ltal tmasztott
specified. kvetelmnyeknek.
I was educated in... A ...-ban tanultam.
I left school with very good Az iskolt nagyon j eredmnynyel

grades in... vgeztem el ...-bl.
I took a ...-year course at... ...vig a ...-on tanultam.
I obtained a certificate of Kzpfok/ felsfok nyelvvizsga

intermediate/ advanced level bizonytvnyt szereztem
English in... angol nyelvbl ...-ben.
For the last .. years I have Az elmlt ... vben ...-knt

worked as... dolgoztam.
At present I am employed as... Jelenleg ...-knt dolgozom.
I wish to take up a job which Olyan llsban szeretnk dolgozni,

requires individual judgement amely egyni dntst s
and responsibility. felelssgvllalst ignyel.
My business experience is Elegend zleti tapasztalattal

sufficiently broad to suit the rendelkezem ahhoz, hogy ebben
position. az llsban dolgozzam.
I have a university degree in... ...-bl van egyetemi diplomm.
I have extensive experience in... Szleskr tapasztalatom van a ... termetn.
I am to graduate this year. Ebben az vben fogok diplomt szerezni.
I graduated from the ... university. A ... egyetemen szereztem diplomt.
I will gladly furnish you with Szvesen kldk ajnlleveleket.

references.
The persons below may be con- Az albbiakban felsorolt szemlyekhez

tacted as a reference. fordulhatnak ajnlsrt.
I am sure they will speak in my favour. Biztosan jt fognak mondani rlam.
I would appreciate the privilege Nagyon rlnk, ha megtisztelne

of a personal interview. egy szemlyes beszlgetssel.
My reasons for a change are the Azrt szndkozom vltoztatni,

greater opportunities offered mert ez az lls nagyobb lehetsgeket
by this position. jelent.
Thank you very much for your Elnzst, hogy raboltam az idejt
time and consideration. s ksznm a figyelmet.
Enclosed please find a copy of Mellkelern szakmai nletrajzom

my resume. egy msolatt.
I will be available for an ... utn brmelyik nap alkalmas

interview any day after. .. a megbeszlsre.
I can make myself available for Brmikor szvesen elmegyek egy

an interview at any time. megbeszlsre.
Enclosed you will find references Mellkelten megkldm a ...-tl

from... kapott ajnlsokat.
I would be glad to give you more rmmel adnk teljesebb

complete information about myself informcit magamrl egy szemlyes
in a personal interview. megbeszls sorn.
I may be reached at the above A fenti cmen vagyok elrhet.

address.
If you would like to see me in Ha szeretne szemlyesen tallkozni

person, I could come to you velem, brmikor el tudnk menni
any time to discuss matters nkhz, hogy megbeszljk
further. a tovbbiakat.
I would appreciate an early rmmel vennm, ha mielbb vlaszoina

reply from you conceming my plyzatom elbrlst illeten.
application.
rdeklds tovbbkpzsre, sztndj ra szl plyzati lehetsgekrl

8.
Tisztelt Uram!
Tjkoztatst szeretnk krni az Amerikai Egyeslt llamokban klfldi dikok szmra is

elrhet post-gradulis kutatsi programokrl a szerves kmiai gygyszati technolgiai politikai
tudomnyok/ kzgazdasgtan terletn.
Elre is ksznm.
Tisztelettel:
Jenei Pter
46 Kllai utca
Budapest 1301
April 12, 1994

Cultural Attache
United States Information Agency
Embassy of The United States of America
Budapest 1304
Dear Sir,
I would be very garteful if you could send me some information about research study
programmes in the United States available to foreign post-graduate students in the field of
Organic Chemistry! Medical Technology! Political Science! Economics. Thank you in
advance.
Yours faithfully,
Pter Jenei
9.
Tisztelt Uram! Asszonyom!
A magyarorszgi USIS hivatala arrl tjkoztatott, hogy nknl klfldi dikok IS

jelentkezhetnek egyetemi! fiskolai tovbbtanulsra.
18 ves magyar fi vagyok, s ebben az vben fejezem be a kzpiskolt. Az nk
egyetemn szeretnm folytatni tanulmnyaimat, s nagyon hls lennk, ha nmi tjkoztatst
tudnnak nyjtani az intzmnyrl. Klnsen rdekelnnek azok a kurzusok, amelyeket a
humn trgyak s a trsadalomtudomnyok terletn indtanak. rmmel vennm, ha
tjloztatnnak a jelentkezssel kapcsolatos tennivalkrl s a felvteli tmutatkrl is, valamint
az egyes kurzusokrt felszmolt tandjakrl.
Elre is nagyon ksznm,
Tisztelettel:
Tth Balzs
101 Rakta t
Budapest 1402
6 Jan, 1995
Director of International Student Services
Office of Admissions
1015 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburgh, PA 54827
United States of America
Dear Sir or Madam,
I have been informed by the USIS office in Hungary that you offer undergraduate courses
for international students.
I am an eighteen-year old Hungarian and I am finishing my high school education this year.
I would like to continue my studies at your university and I would be very grateful if you
could send me some information about your institution. I would be particularly interested
in the courses you offer in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences.
I would also welcome information on application procedures and admissions guidelines as
well as your fees for the individual courses. Many thanks in advance.
Yours faithfully,
Balzs Tth
10.

Azrt rok nnek, mert szeretnk tjkoztatst kmi az egyetemi kpzsre kaphat
sztndjakrl az Egyeslt llamokba.
19 ves magyar lny vagyok, s jelentkezni szeretnk a cleveland-i Western Reserve
egyetemre, ahol gyvitelt, pnzgyet s kzgazdasgtant tanulnk.
Sajnos a szleim kptelenek teljes anyagi felelssget vllalni tanulmnyaim tmogatsra.
Ezrt nagyon lektelezne, ha kldene nekem olyan tjkoztat fzeteket, amelyekben benne
vannak a klfldi dikok ltal ignyelhet pnzgyi tmogatsi lehetsgek.
Elre is ksznm a segtsgt,
Tisztelettel:
Vmos Gabriella
65 F tr
Tatabnya 7340
20 March, 1995.
College Entrance Examination Board
Publications Order Office
Princeton, New Jersey 27014, USA
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to kindly ask you infonnation about awards and scholarships available for
undergraduate study in the United States.
I am a nineteen-year old Hungarian and I would like to get admission to Western Reserve
University in Cleveland, where I would be studying Management, Finance and Economics.
Unfortunately my parents are unable to assume full financial responsibility for the support
of my studies. Therefore, I would be obliged if you could send me brochures giving
infonnation about financial aid possibilities available for international students. Thank you
very much for your assistance in advance.
Yours faithfully,
Gabriella Vmos
11.
Tisztelt Uram!
Szeretnk megplyzni egy nagy-britanniai posztgradulis kpzsre szl British Council

sztndjat.
Angoltanr vagyok, t ves tantsi tapasztalattal. Ktszer vettem rszt a British Council
magyarorszgi nyri kurzusn, s most szeretnk egy M.Ed. cmet ad posztgradulis kpzsben
rszt venni a Lancesteri Egyetemen.
Tudomnyos rdekldsi krmbe a halad szint szkincstants tartozik, s ebben a
tmban sok cikket s knyvet olvasok. Mellkelten megkldm szakmai nletrajzomat,
amelyben rszletesebben beszmolok iskolimrl. tanulmnyaimrl s a jelenlegi kutatsi
tevkenysgemrl.
rmmel vennm, ha plyzatom sorn a Linguistics and Modem English Language Tanszk
nappalis, M.Ed. hallgatja lehetnk. Az sztndjra egy ves idtartamra lenne szksgem. Ez
egyedlll lehetsg lenne szmomra, hogy tudsomat tovbbfejlesszem s megismerkedjem az
angol nyelvtants ter1etn felmerlt legjabb nzetekkel.
Tisztelettel:
Kocsis Mria
37 Lhere utca
Kapolcs 8265
25 February, 1995
British Council
34 Rakta utca
Budapest 1053
Dear Sir,
I would like to apply for a British Council Scholarship to do my postgraduate studies in

Britain.
I am a teacher of English with five years of working experience. I have attended two
British Council summer courses in Hungary and now I would be interested to take part in a
postgraduate programme leading to an M.Ed. degree at Lancester University.
My academic field of interest involves the teaching of vocabulary to advanced learners and
my readings have included many articles and books on this topic. I enclose my Curriculum
Vitae in which more information is given about my schooling, education, current field of
research and activities.
I should be very grateful if I could be considered a cadidate for a full time M.Ed. course in
the Department of Linguistics and modem English Language. The period for which I would
need the scholarship is one year. This would be a unique chance for me to upgrade my
knowlwdge and familiarize myself with the latest ideas in the field of English Language
Teaching. I look forward to hearing from you,
Yours faithfully,
Mria Kocsis
A plyzatokban hasznlatos gyakori kifejezsek
Could you send me some information Krem, kldjn tjkoztatst

about research-study programmes. a kutatsi programokrl.
I would like to take an undergraduate Egyetemen/ fiskoln szeretnk

programme lll... tovbbtanuini ... szakon.
I would gladly join a course rmmel jrnk egy olyan kurzusra,

leading to a Ph.D. degree. amelynek vgn Ph.D. cmet szerezhetek.
I would welcome information on... Szvesen tjkozdnk a ...rl.

Could you kindly send me an Lenne olyan szves s kldene

information brochure? egy tjkoztat fzetet?
Could I possibly be awarded a Kaphatnk sztndijat ...

scholarship for... months? hnapra?
They are unable to assume full Nem tudnak teljes anyagi

fmancial responsibility. felelssget vllalni.
Is there a chance for me to study Van eslyem r, hogy az nk

at your institution? intzmnyben tanulhassak?
It would be a privilege for me Nagy megtiszteltets lenne szmomra,

to study at ... University. ha a ... Egyetemen tanulhatnk.
I would like to apply for ad- A ... Karra szeretnk felvtelt krni.
mission to the Faculty of ...
I would like the fellowship for Egy vre szeretnm krni az

one year. sztndjat.
Enclosed are: Mellkelten megkldm a

- my official application form; - hivatalos jelentkezsi lapot;
official copies of my certificates bizonytvnyaim s osztlyzataim
and school reports; hivatalos msolatt;
praof of current proficiency jelenlegi angol tudsom bizonytkt
in the English language (a TEFL vizsgn elrt
(official TEFL score) hivatalos pontszmot);
the cheque for the application a jelentkezsi dj befizetst
fee igazol csekket;
financial support documents tanulmnyaim anyagi httert
bizonyt dokumentumokat;
- an essay to state why I am egy arrl szl fogalmazst,
interested in studying in hogy mirt szeretnk az Egyeslt
the United States. llamokban tanulni.
Ajnlsok
12.
JELLEMZS
HORVTH VIOLA nyolc ve dolgozik nlunk, s sajnlattal vettem tudomsul, hogy most
elmegy. Mindig is mly benyomst tett rm alapos szakmai felkszltsge. risi
elktelezettsget rez a tants irnt, s rendkvl kemnyen dolgozott azrt, hogy a
munkakzssg cljait elmozdtsa.
Mindig alaposan felkszlt az rira, tantsi stlusa pedig izgalmas s megjulni kpes.
Dikjaival becsletes s nylt, krkben nagy tiszteletnek rvend. A legklnbzbb dikokkal
tud j kapcsolatot kialaktani, s szmra a munkja nagy lvezetet jelent.
Napraksz tudsa van a jelenlegi irodalmi, nyelvszeti s angol nyelvtantsi nzeteket
illeten. Az vezetsvel alaktottuk ki a tanuli teljestmnyek feljegyzsnek s a
tjkoztatsnak j rendszert a munkakzssgen bell. Egyb vllalt tevkenysgeknt
emItenm meg azt, hogy vezette be s fejlesztette ki a dlutni foglalkozsok j programjt,

amely minden korosztly szmra lehetv teszi a tananyagon kvli munkban val rszvtelt.
Mindez mg inkbb kihangslyozza a munkakzssgen belli jt s kreatv szerept.
Alkalmazkod s szorgalmasan dolgoz tanr. Kzvetlen s nylt stlusa van, gy nagyon jl
kijn a kollgival. Nagy kincs lesz azoknak, akikkel majd egytt fog dolgozni a jvben.
Hatrozottan s fenntarts nlkl javasolom erre az llsra.
Veszprm, 1994. oktber 3.
Tisztelettel:
Mgor Kroly
az angol munkakzssg vezetje
30ctober, 1994
To Whom It May Concem
Personal Reference for Ms Viola Horvth
Ms Viola Horvth has worked with us for eight years and I am sorry to see her go. I have
been continually impressed by her thoroughly professional attitude. She has a tremendous
commitment to education and has worked extremely hard to further the aims of the
department.
She is always thoroughly prepared for her lessons and her teaching is exciting and
innovative. She is honest and open with her students and receives great respect from them.
She can communicate very well with a broad range of students and finds much enjoyment
in her work.
She is well up-to-date with current trends in literature, linguistics as well as in English
Teaching Methodology. She has played the leading role in establishing a new system of
recording and reporting of achievement within the department. Other work Ms Horvth has
undertaken is the introduction and development of a new tutorial programme which
involves students of alI ages in extra-curricuiar work. This further emphasises the
innovative and creative role she has taken in the department.
She is a fiexible and hard-working teacher. She has a very approachable and open style
therefore she gets on very well with her colleagues. She will be a great asset to those she
will work with in the future. I would strongly and unreservedly recommend her for this
post.
Yours faithfully,
Kroly Mgor
Head of English Department
13.
JELLEMZS
BARLAI ZSOLT tizenkt ve dolgozik a vllalatnl, s kezdettl fogva nagyon j benyomst

tett a krnyezetre. Mindig lelkiismeretesen s hatkonyan dolgozott. Megfelel a munkhoz
val hozzllsa, amelyet mindig magas sznvonaIon vgzett. J kpzelervel rendelkezik, s
kiegyenslyozott dntseket hoz.
Igazn nemeslelk egynisg, akinek egyttal nagyon j a humora is. tletessgnek
ksznheten knnyen megbirkzik az j helyzetekkel. Energikus s sztnz tagja a csapatnak.
Mindezrt ajnlom t az n figyelmbe, s minden jt kvnok neki jvbeli plyafutst
illeten.
Budapest, 1995. janur 9.

Tisztelettel:
Dr Korda Vilmos
Osztlyvezet
9 Jan, 1995
Reference for Mr Zsolt Barlai
Dear Sir,
Mr Zsolt Barlai has worked for the company for twelve years and right from the start he
has made a very good impression. He has always worked conscientiously and efficiently.
He has a good attitude to work, which has always been of high standard. He shows
imagination and makes well-balanced decisions.
He has a very generous disposition as weIl as being very good humoured. Due to his
imaginative character he can cope weIl with new situations. He is an energetic and
stimulating member of the team. I therefore recommend him to you and wish him weIl in
his future career.
Yours faithfully,
Dr Vilmos Korda
Head of Department
14.
JELLEMZS
BALLA ZSUZSANNA krlbell egy ve dolgozik a vllalatnl, s a munkhoz val

hozzllsa egy kiss problematikus. Erteljesen hajlik a lustasgra, s megesik, hogy nem lehet
vele egyttmkdni.
Szemlyisge retlen, s gyakran a szrakozottsg jeleit mutatja. Viselkedse idnknt
egszen durva. Mindezrt sajnos nem tudom t szinte szvvel ajnlani nknek erre az llsra.
Pcs, 1995. jllius 18.
Tisztelettel:
Rad Klra
gyvezet igazgat
18 June, 1995
Character reference for Ms Zsuzsanna Balla
Ms Balla has been with the company for about a year and I have found her attitude to work
somewhat problematic. She shows a noticeable tendency to be lazy and can, on occasions,
be uncooperative.
She has an immature personality and often shows signs of absent-mindedness. Her manner
can occasionally be rather aggressive. Therefore, I regret to say that I cannot in alI
honesty recommend her for a position with your company.
Yours faithfully,
Ms Klra Rad
Managing Director
JELLEMZS
KELETI GYZ egyike a legtehetsgesebb dikoknak, akiket valaha is tantottam. Minden

tanv vgn dcsretben rszeslt, s kivl tanulmnyi eredmnyrt jutalmat kapott. Tavaly
tanulmnyi tlaga ts volt, amely a Magyarorszgon lehetsges legmagasabb rdemjegy. Kln
dcsretet kapott az angol nyelvben nyjtott teljestmnyrt.
Angol nyelvbl a Magyar llami Nyelvvizsgabizottsg ltal kibocstott felsfok
bizonytvnnyal rendelkezik. A kzpfok nyelvvizsgt nmetbl is megszerezte, j
eredmnnyel.
Kivl kapcsolatteremt kpessge van, s amita csak elkezdte a kzpiskolt, vezet
szerepet jtszik. alaptotta meg az iskolai rdit s televzit, amely rendszeres programokat
sugroz az iskola letrl.
Az els pr tulajdonsg, amely eszembe jut az egynisgvel kapcsolatban az a kreativits,
lelkeseds, magabiztossg s trekvs. Kezdettl fogva eltklt volt abban a krdsben, hogy
megprbl az Egyeslt llamokban tovbbtanuini a kzpiskola elvgzse utn. E cl elrse
rdekben igazn lelkiismeretesen s eredmnyesen dolgozott.
Osztlytrsaival szemben becsletes s nyiltszv. Klnleges vonzereje abban rejlik, hogy
viselkedse s beszdmodora tisztelettud s szinte. Csaldi httere nem teljes, mert szlei tz
vvel ezeltt elvltak. Ez azonban nem nyomta r blyegt az egynisgre. Kiegyenslyozott s
lelkes tpus.
Mindennek fnyben hatrozottan ajnlom t az nk figyelmbe, hogy a Milfordi Egyetem
dikja lehessen.
Nagykanizsa, 1994. szeptember 30.
Tisztelettel:
Vradi Ibolya Osztlyfnk
30 Sept, 1994
To Whom It May Concem
Personal Reference for Gyz Keleti

Gyz is among the most talented students I have ever taught. He has been given
commendation and reward at the end of each school year for his excellent grades. Last year
his grade point average was five, which is the highest possible mark one can obtain in
Hungary. He received special praise for his achievement in English.
He has an advanced level certificate in English issued by the National State Language
Examination Board of Hungary. He also passed the intermediate level State Language
Examination in German with good results.
He has outstanding interpersonal skills and has been a leading personality ever since he
started high school. He established the school radio and television, which broadcast regular
prograrnmes on school life.
The first few words that come to my mind to describe his character are creativity,
enthusiasm, confidence and ambition. Right from the start he was determined that he
would try and go to study in the U.S. after leaving high school. He has worked very
conscientiouslyand fruitfully towards this end.
He is honest and open with his classmates. His special strength is his ability to impress
people with his respectful and candid manner and way of speech. He comes from a broken
family, where the parents divorced ten years ago. This, however, has not left a mark on his
personality. He is well-balanced and enthusiastic.
In the light of alI this I strongly recommend him to you as a student ofMilford University.
Yours faithfully,
Ms Ibolya Vradi
Formteacher
15.
JELLEMZS
DM Vnak angolt tantottam a kzpiskola els hrom vben, s azta is szemlyes

kapcsolatban llunk.
Rendkvl lelkiismeretes diknak ismertem meg, aki nagy elktelezettsggel vgzi a dolgt.
Lelkes hozzllsa s termszetes tehetsgnek ksznheten iskolai rdemjegyei mindig
kivlak voltak.
Egynisge is nagy szerepet jtszik abban, hogy kitnik az iskola tbbi dikja kzl.
Nagylelk,szvesen egyttmkdik msokkal s mindig ksz segteni.
Rendszeresen rszt vesz az orszgos angol s nmet versenyeken, s mindkettbl
megszerezte a kzpfok nyelvvizsgt. Jelenleg angol nyelvbl a felsfok vizsgra kszl,
amelyen komoly eslye van arra, hogy j eredmnnyel megfeleljen.
rdekli a trtnelem s a politika, s aktvan rszt vesz az t krlvev kisebb kzssg
letben. sztnz tagja a Dik Tancsnak, s mint ilyen lelkesedse nyilvnval s raglyos. 20
dik kzl volt az egyik, aki iskolnk s egy angol kzpiskola kztt fennll csereprogram
rszese lehetett.
Szabad idejben verseket s drmkat olvas, s rendszeresen jr sznhzi eladsokra.
Gyerekek angol tantsval is megprblkozott, s gyakran hallottam, hogy nagyon lvezik az
rit, s sokat tanulnak bellk. Egy msik bizonytka sokoldal egynisgnek az, hogy
nagyon j sportol. Kosrlabdzik, s rendszeresen rszt vesz tjkozdsi futversenyeken.
Mindennek tkrben felttlenl javasolom t az nk figyelmbe, hogya Leeds-i Egyetem
dikja lehessen.
Karcag, 1995. mrcius 12.
Tisztelettel:
Pl Georgina
Az angol nyelv tanra
12 March, 1995
To Whom It May Concern
Personal Reference for va dm

I taught va English in the first three years of secondary school and since then I have kept
personal contact with her.
I came to know her to be an extremely conscientious student who has a real commitment to
what she is doing. Her enthusiastic attitude along with her original talent account for the
fact that her school grades have always been excellent.
Her personality also plays a large part in that she excels from the other students in the
school. She is generous and cooperative and is always ready to help.
She regularly takes part in national competitions in English and German and has passed the
intermediate level State Language Exam in both. At present she is preparing for the
advanced level examination in English, which she has a good chance to pass and obtain
good results on.
She is nterested in history and politics and actively takes part in the life of the smaller
community which surrounds her. She is a stimulating member of the Students' Council and
as such, her enthusiasm is obvious and infectious. She was one among the 20 students who
participated in an exchange programme between Ouf school and an Academic Grammar
School in England.
In her free time she reads poems and dramas and regularly attends theatricai performances.
She has also tried teaching English to young learners and I have often heard them say how
much they enjoy and learn from her lessons. Another proof of her many-sided character is
that she is very good at sports. She plays basketball and regularly takes part in running
competitions.
In the light of all this I would unreservedly recommend her to you as a student of Leeds
University.
YOufS faithfully,
Ms Georgina Pl
Teacher of English
SZSZEDET 161
SZSZEDET
MAGNLEVELEK ALAPFOKON
1.
a friend of mine - egy bartom shoulder length - vllig r
to correspond - levelezni fair hair - szke haj
a girl of my age - korombeli lny to take after sb - valakire hasonlt
academic grammar school - gimnzium I have got my mother's personality.
secondary technical school - szakkzpiskola - Az anym egynisgt
vocational school -szakmunkskpz rkltem.
favourite subjects - kedvenc tantrgyak sociable - trsasgkedvel
Maths/ Mathematics - matematika talkative - beszdes
History - trtnelem Ilike having friends. - Szeretek bartkozni.
Biology - biolgia to collect - gyjteni
slim - karcs stamp - blyeg
plump - duci
2.
card - lap, kpeslap in the north-west - szaknyugaton
hometown - vros (amelyben lakunk) population - lakos~g
fair-sized - elg nagy main - f, legfbb
historic - trtnelmi landmark - nevezetessg
industrial - ipari I wish you were here. - Brcsak itt lennl!
in the middie of sg - valami kzepn to see sg with one's own eyes
in the south-east - dlkeleten - sajt szemvel ltja
3.
perhaps - taln much nicer - sokkal szebb
to be interested to do sg - szvesen csinl valamit semi-detached house -trsashz
to manage to do sg - sikerl valamit suburban bungalow - klvrosi csaldi hz
megcsinlnia garage - garzs
to move - elkltzni at the side of sg - valami oldaln
after ali - vgl is to park - parkolni
the whole - az egsz not any longer - mr nem
a lot bigger - sokkal nagyobb to fix up - itt: rendbetesz
4.
to ask sb about sg - megkrdez valakit to go on to university - egyetemen tanul tovbb
valamirl mainly - fknt
to go to an academic grammar school arts subjects - humn trgyak
- gimnziumba jr science subjects - rel trgyak
at the age of 14 - l4 ves korban as opposed to sg - ellenttben valamivel
probably - valsznleg trade - szakma
sta~dard of teaching - a tants sznvonala what to become - mi legyl
in such schools - ilyen isk0lkban what types of... - milyen tpus...
that's why - ezrt van az, hogy
162 SZSZEDET
5.
I was delighted to learn... - rmmel hallottam... to sit for an exam - vizsgt tesz
to get through sg - tljut valamin written exam - rsbeli vizsga
examination - vizsga oral exam - szbeli vizsga
Weil done! - Nagyszer! Literature - irodalom
marvellous - csodlatos to imagine - elkpzel
news - hr to be worried about sg - aggdik valami miatt
unfortunately - sajnos anyway - itt: klnben
school leaving examinations- rettsgi vizsga to deserve sg - megrdemel valamit
still - mg mindig to stay with sb - valakinl lakik
ahead of sb - valaki eltt a month or so - krlbell egy hnap
to feel anxious about sg - aggdik valami miatt to make it - itt: megold
to do weIl at school - jl tanul suggestion - javaslat
particularly - klnsen
6.
to receive - megkapni sausage - kolbsz
thoughtful - figyelmes to do with sg - beri valamivel
eating habits - tkezsi szoksok snacks - falatok
to tell you the truth - az igazat magvallva cold cuts - hideg felvgottak
not at alI - egyltaln nem some fruit to follow - utna egy kis gymlcs
choosy - vlogats I don't make much fuss of sg
I do eat everything - tnyleg mindent megeszek - nem csapok nagy gyet
rolls with butter - vajas zsemle valamibl
cornflakes - kukoricapehely diet - trend
scrambled eggs - tojsrntotta concern - rdeklds
7.
there is sg left - valami maradt pork chops - disznhs szeletek
minor - apr, csekly veal cutlets - borjuhs szeletek
to be eager to do sg - alig vrja, hogy for dessert - dessgnek, harmadik
to prepare - kszteni fogsnak
to be good at sg - valamit jl csinl to recommend - ajnlani
vegetable soup - zldsgleves pancakes - palacsinta
meat soup - hsleves delicious - zletes
fish soup - halszl to have a sweet tooth - desszj
second course - msodik fogs to bake - stni
roast beef - slt marhahs
8.
to forgive sb for sg - megbocstani valakinek to spot-ted - szrevesz
valamirt local - helyi
delay - kslekeds shop offolk art - npmvszeti bolt
to send, sent sent - kldeni embroidery - hmzs
to try, tried, tried - megprblni piece - darab
to find, found, found - megtallni to suit sg - passzol, illik
for a long time - rgta decoration - dszts
indeed - valban to pass on -tovbbad
table-cloth - asztaltert
SZSZEDET 163
9.
to learn, learnt, leamt - itt: megtud to stay in - bent marad
to be taken to hospital - krhzba viszik fully - teljesen
to be desperate to do sg - siet, igyekszik valamit to recover - felgygyul
csinlni when... by? - mikorra?
serious - komoly I wish him a quick recovery.
actually - tnylegesen, valjban - Mielbbi gygyulst
symptom - tnet kvnok neki.
to be operated on - megoperljk to get better - jobban lesz
medication - gygyszeres kezels condition - llapot
10.
to come to see sb - elmegy megltogatni warm clothes - meleg ruha
valakit light clothes - knny ruha
at Easter - hsvtkor to wear, wore, wom - visel
spring weather - tavaszi idjrs a pair oftrousers - egy nadrg
to count on sg - szmt valamire skirt - szoknya
with certainty - biztonsggal T-shirt - pl
unpredictable - kiszmthatatlan light blouse - knny, szells blz
sunshine - napsts sweater - pulver
temperature - hmrsklet windcheater - szldzseki
to range from ... to ... - terjed valamettl whatever ... like - akrmilyen is
valameddig to enjoy oneself - jl rzi magt
degree - fok
11.
for so long - ilyen sokig to watch films - filmeket nz
to be busy - elfoglalt travelogue - tlers, tifilm
lately - mostanban adventure story - kalandos trtnet
to study, studied, studied - tanulni romance - romnc, szerelmi trtnet
favourite activity - kedvenc tevkenysg films on naturte - termszetfilm
to collect coins - fmpnzeket gyjt intelligent - rtelmes
badge - jelvny What about you? - Mi van veled?
as many as - olyan sok, mint spare time - szabadid
several - j nhny free hours - szabad rk
to !isten to pop music - pop zent hallgat
12.
to take up sg - elkezd valamit csinlni every moment of it - minden perct
to do the high jump - magasugrssal foglalkozik alone - egyedl
to give up - abbahagy, felad to play in a team - csapatban jtszik
to play basketball - kosrlabdzik good enough - elgj
to prefer sg to sg - jobban szeret valamit to score - pontot szerez
valaminl That's what I call real pleasure.
can't wait to do sg - alig vrja, hogy - Ezt nevezem n igazi
csinlhassa rmnek.
to go to work-outs - edzsekre jr game -labdajtk
three times a week - hetente hromszor
13.
to retum - visszatr to do a town - megtekinti egy vros
class outing - osztlykirnduls nevezetessgeit
to decide - elhatroz to go on a biking tour - kerkprtrra megy
a two-day trip - ktnapos kirnduls exhibition - killts
164 SZSZEDET
famous - hres in the beginning - kezdetben

sights - ltnivalk ideal weather for sg - idelis idjrs valamihez
landmarks - nevezetessgek to chat, chatted, chatted - beszlget, trsalog
to be lucky with sg - szerencsje van valamivel while - mialatt, mikzben
a bit - egy kiss to enjoy oneself a lot - nagyon jl rzi magt
windy - szeles it is great fun - lvezetes, j mulatsg
14.
you can't imagine - el sem tudod kpzelni inside sg - valamin bell
instruction - utasts to take atrain - vonatra szll
coach terminal - buszvglloms fast train - gyorsvonat
to our place - hozznk journey - t
to get off - leszll to take two hours - kt rig tart
the nearest stop - a legkzelebbi megll to arrive in sg - megrkezik valahova
underground - fldalatti to give sb a ring - felhv valakit
line 2 - 2-es vonal to collect sb from the station
Take it five stops. - Menj vele t megllt. - kimegy valaki el az
railway station - vastlloms llomsra
train departures - vonatok indulsi ideje
15.
weil - nos to swim, swam, swum - szni
beach -strand to sightsee - vrosnzst tesz
magnificent - nagyszer to play cards - krtyzik
wonderful - csodlatos terrible - rettenetes
horrible - szrny inedible - ehetetlen
We are having an awful time. clean - tiszta
- Borzalmasan rezzk dirty - piszkos
magunkat. noisy - zajos
to lie, lay, lain - fekdni Venice - Velence
to lie in the sun - napozni exciting - izgalmas
coke - kla boring - unalmas
to drink ice tea - jeges tet iszik I wish you were here. - Brcsak itt lennl!
rock - szikla
16.
to arrive at the station - megrkezik az llomsra to become slimmer -lefogyni
next - a kvetkez to wear, wore, worn - visel
to meet sb at the station - kimegy valaki el az pony tail -lfarok
llomsra in the photo - a fnykpen
to be able to - kpes valamire dark-green - sttzld
to recognize sb - felismer valakit T-shirt - pl
recently - mostanban leather jacket - brdzseki
the only - az egyetlen cool - hvs
hairstyle - frizura bluejeans - kk farmer
the colour of one's hair - a haja szne a pair of shoes - egy pr cip
to become fatter - meghzni
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MAGNLEVELEK KZPFOKON
1.
to ask sb for advice - tancsot kr valakitl I wouldn't mind if... - nem is bnnm, ha
to get worried about sb - aggdni kezd valaki miatt to get on weil with each other
used to - valamikor - jl kijn egymssal
to stay out late at night - ks jszakig nem jn waming - figyelmeztets
haza this is not the case any longer
to do weil at school - jl tanul . - mr nem errl van sz
greasy-haired - zsros haj to tell you the truth - az igazat megvallva
tight-trousered - szk nadrgos to do sg about sg - valamit tesz valami
shabby - kopott, szakadt gyben
youngster - fiatal fii lny it would be very welcome - nagyon szvesen vennnk
decent - tisztessges to be at a loss - nem tudja, mit tegyen
to play roulette - rulettezik totally - teljessggel
grotty - vacak, cska to run out of ideas - kifogy az tletekbl
2.
to become engaged - megvolt az eljegyzse outgoing - rzelmeit kimutat,
fiance - vlegny trsasgkedvel
fiancee - menyasszony relationship - kapcsolat
when you do meet her - ha majd tnylegesen is to grow c10se to each other - kzel kerl egymshoz
tallkozol vele ceremony - szertarts
teacher of English - angoltanr immediate family - a legkzelebbi rokonsg
kid - gyermek to be present - jelen van
nerby primary school - a kzeli ltalnos iskola to get engaged to each other- eljegyzik egymst
love at first sight - szerelem els ltsra to make arrangements for sg- elrendez valamit
as if - mintha wedding reception - lakodalom
to share many things - sok kzs dolguk van invitation to the wedding - eskvi meghv
witty - szellemes it will reach you soon - hamawsan megkapod
3.
as agreed - ahogy megeg.yeztnk to have no trouble in doing sg
to collect the keys - felveszi a kulcsot - nincs gondja valamivel
main entrance door - fbejrat exception - kivtel
mains - hlzat wardrobe - szekrny
e1ectricity switch - villanykapcsol note that - figyelj oda r, hogy
to be marked - meg van jellve tricky - cseles, furfangos
right - itt: kzvetlenl to be used to sg - hozz van szokva
in order to - azrt, hogy valamihez
water supply - vzellts dial - trcsa, gomb
to tum on - itt: elfordt plant - szobanvny
cellar - pince to water - megntzni
undemeath - alatt the sun comes round - elbukkan a nap
feel free to use - nyugodtan hasznld to tum off - elzr, lekapcsol
household appliances - hztartsi eszkzk securely - biztcnsgosan
kitchen utensils - konyhaednyek
4.
to change one's fiat - lakst cserl on the edge of sg - valami szln
detached house klnll csaldi hz to be in quite good condition
at long last - vgre valahra - egszj6 llapotban van
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reconstruction - talakts there is a lot to be done - sok a tennival

redecoration - trendezs the walls need papering - a falakat taptzni kell
to make sg comfortable - knyelmess tesz to repaint - jrafest, tfest
chestnut - gesztenye tile - csempe
almond - mandula to fix - itt: felrak
in the back of the garden - a kert vgben spare room - szabad hely
outbuilding - mellkplet for a week or two - egy-kt htre
to tum sg into sg - talakt valamit valamiv to expect sb - vrni valakit
5.
school year - tanv continuous - lland, rendszeres
to be divided into - fel van osztva assessment - rtkels, felmrs
term - terminus, harmadv, flv strict - szigor
right before - kzvetlenl eltte competitive - versenyszellemben
to break up - bezrja kapuit mkd
to last - tartani valameddig therefore - ennlfogva, ezrt
on the average - tlagban discipline - fegyelem
to put great emphasis on sg - nagy hangslyt fektet to be used to doing sg - hozz van szokva
valamire valamihez
to opt for sg - vlaszt valamit native speaker - anyanyelv beszl
to send a report to sb - tjkoztat valakit to get on weil with sb - jl kijn valakivel
grade - osztlyzat to wish somebody success - sok sikert kvn valakinek
to be based on sg - valamin alapszik
6.
now that - most, hogy quarrel - vita
certain - bizonyos classmate - osztlytrs
to share with sb - megoszt valakivel to swear, swore, sworn - megeskszik
in fact - valjban big rush - nagy rohans
resolution - elhatrozs, fogadalom final - utols, vgs
attentive - figyelmes weil in advance - j elre
effective - hatkony to manage one's time - beosztja az idejt
to play truant from school - lg az iskolbl properly - jl, megfelelen
to study hard - kemnyen tanul to be good at doing sg - jl csinl valamit
to make a good impression on sb to follow one's example - kveti valaki pldjt
- j benyomst tesz valakire opinion about sg - vlemny valamirl
to get a chance to do sg - alkalma van valamire before long - hamarosan
to avoid - elkerl
7.
to be surprised to hear - meglepetssel hallja they are easy to get on with
to find out about sg - megtud valamit - knnyen ki lehet velk
reason - ok jnni
low salary - alacsony fizets to have talks - trgyalsokat folytat
advantageous offer - elnys ajnlat to work f1exitime - ktetlen munkaidben
to take the chance - megragadja az alkalmat dolgozik
sales manger - kereskedelmi igazgat three times as much as - hromszor annyi, mint
colleague - munkatrs, kollga to appoint sb - kinevez valakit
department - osztly divisional head - osztlyvezet
additional - plusz, extra
rise in pay - fizetsemels
to do sg right - helyesen cselekszik
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8.
recipe - telrecept noodles - kiftt tszta
very last day - legutols nap mind you - ne felejtsd el
stay - ott-tartzkods greasy - zsros
to be overjoyed - nagy rmmel tlti el spicy - fszeres
to taste - megkstol typically - jellemzen
beefstew - marhaprklt paprika chicken - csirkepapriks
to cut the onions - felvgja a hagymt pancakes Hortobgy style - hortobgyi palacsinta
cube - kocka cottage cheese - tr
to braise - megprol sour cream - tejfel
to sprinkle - megszr bits of bacon - szalonna darabkk
hot paprika - ers paprika if you should change your mind
to add - hozzad - ha netaln meggondolnd
cubed beef - kockra vgott marhahs magad
according to taste - zls szerint drop me a line - rj egy pr sort
it is served with... - ...-val tlaljk good luck (with sg) - sok szerencst (valamivel)
boi led potatoes - ftt burgonya
9.
to get back from - visszar valahonnan unforgettable - felejthetetlen
immediately - azonnal variety - vltozatossg
warm welcome - meleg fogadtats it is to my taste - zlsem szerint val
to come as a complete surprise to sb turkey - pulyka
- nagy meglepetsknt r tender - lgy
valakit juicy - szaftos
can't help doing sg - nem tudja megllni, hogy greasy - zsros
ne tegye to go on a slimming diet - fogykrzik
pudding - utols fogsknt to return one's hosptality - viszonozza a
fogyasztott tel vendgszeretett
10.
Christmas shopping - karcsonyi vsrls after shave lotion - borotvlkozs utni
great rush - nagy rohans arcszesz
relative - rokon to come handy for sb - jl jn valakinek
store - ruhz, bolt scarfwith fringes - rojtos sl
sale - lerazs accessories - kiegsztk
electric razor - villanyborotva belt - v
to go skiing - selni megy a pair of gloves - egy pr keszty
shaving foam - borotvahab jewellery - kszer
after ali - vgl is
Merry Christmas! - Boldog karcsonyt!
11.
the other day - a minap ambulance - mentaut
noth ing serious - semmi komoly casualty department - baleseti osztly
minor road - mellkutca bandage - kts
snowy - havas to put one's leg in plaster - begipszeli a lbt
to slip, slipped, slipped - megcsszik to set, set, set - itt: helyretenni, rgzteni
bend - kanyar fracture - trs
to swerve - kifarol local anaesthetic - helyi rzstelent
ditch - rok ward - krterem
to get frightened - megijed tasteless - ztelen
knee - trd for days on end - naphosszat
to bleed, bled, bled - vrezni to get on - boldogulni, lni
heavily - erteljesen
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12.
to get over sg - tesik valamin stomach ulcer - gyomorfekly
serious illness - komoly betegsg to get operated on for sg - megoperljk valamivel
to lose one's appetite - elveszti az tvgyt fortunately - szerencsre
sharp pain - les fjdalom to be discharged from - elbocstjk
over - itt: tbb, mint to recuperate -lbadozni
medical - egszsggyi sickness benefit - tppnz
check-up - kivizsgls to live on sg - megl valamibl
to diagnose - valamilyen betegsget to recover - felgygyul
megllapt
13.
to take up gymnastics - tornzni kezd from now on - mostantl kezdve
to feel fit - edzettnek rzi magt sprinter - rvidtvfut
to impress sb - mly benyomssal van to go to competitions - versenyekre jr
valakire to win, won, won -nyerni
to lead an unhealthy way of life medal - rem
- egszsgtelen letmdot to tum into - tvltozik valamiv
folytat couch potato - lusta, TV eltt l ember
virtually - valjban, tnylegesen to live up to sg - valami szellemben l
apart from sg - valami kivtelvel resolution - szilrd elhatrozs
physical jerks - tornagyakorlatok in more detail - rszletesebben
to go jogging - kocogni jr
14.
congratulations - gratullok frost - fagy
it is stifling hot - tikkaszt hsg van slippery - csszs
plenty of sunshine - sok napsts ski anorak - sruha
frock - nyri ruha mind - ne felejtsd el, jusson
light skirt - knny szoknya, eszedbe
T-shirt - pl fur-lined - bundablses
that'1l do - az megteszi, megj rj a overcoat - nagykabt
to go down to the beach - elmegy strandolni knitted - kttt
tricky - cseles, becsaps cotton stockings - pamutharisnya
to count on sg .: valamire szmt boots - csizma
the latter - az utbbi slushy - lucskos
more often than not - igen gyakran wellingtons - gumicsizma
15.
until very recently - egszen mostanig telly -TV
to be entitled - az a cine, hogy to have the TV on - be van kapcsolva a TV
vIew - szp kilts for hours on end - vg nlkl, rkig
adaptation - tdolgozs there is not much variety - nem sok vltozatossg van
to help sb with sg - segt valakinek valamiben benne
horror story - rmtrtnet satellite channels - mholdas adsok
violence - erszak to grow up on sg - feln valamin
aggression - agresszi rubbish - hlyesg, szemt
the saddest thing abot it is ofhigher standard - magasabb sznvonal
- az benne a legszomorbb to cause sb much trouble - sok gondot okoz
to get, got, got - fog (csatornt)
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16.
to intend to do sg - szndkban ll valamit picturesque - festi
csinlni surrounding - krnyez
my own choice would be... - n ...-t vlasztanm region - terlet, rgi
inviting - hvogat to let, let, let - kiad
grassy beach - fllves strand to be scattered - el van szrva
bay - bl ali over the'place - mindentt
white-sailed - fehr vitorlj main historic monuments - legfbb trtnelmi
forest covered - erdvel bortott nevezetessgek
to rise, rose, risen - magaslik to be famous for sg - hres valamirl
shore - part thermal bath - melegfllrd
vineyard - szlskert to be popular with sb - npszer valakik krben
orchard - gymlcsskert to enclose - csatol, mellkel
slope - lejt folder - hajtogatott tjkoztat
by the way - aprop fllzet
it's a must to taste - felttlenl meg kell information sheet - tjkoztat, ismertet
kstolni to call on sb - megltogatni valakit
cave - barlang
HIVATAhOS LEVELEK KZPFOKON
1.
personnel manager - szemlyzati vezet idegenvezetje
advertisement - hirdets personal experience - szemlyes tapasztalat
hostess - ksr, vezet to;familiarise - megismertet
to be responsible for - felels valamirt personal qualities - szemlyes tulajdonsgok
to guide - vezet, irnyt to entitle sb to sg - feljogost valakit valamire
t1uently - folykonyan sociable - trsasgkedvel
au-pair - nevel, gyehnekfelgyel to be sensitive to sg - rzkeny (odafigyel)
to do a course in sg - valamilyen tanfolyamrajr valamire
to obtain - megszerez reliable - megbzhat
excellent grade point average to welcome - rmmel vesz
- kivl tlag further information - tovbbi tjkoztats
a guide to a group - egy csoport conditions of employment - alakalmazsi felttelek
2.
leave - elhagys, elinduls to the best of my knowledge
session - lJsszak, tallkoz - legjobb tudomson szerint
further training course - tovbbkpzs to be due to sg - ksznhet valaminek
to miss out on sg - lemarad valamirl to put off - elhalaszt
to approach the end - a vghez kzeledik to fail to do sg - nem sikerl v.mit
consistently - kvetkezetesen megtenni
tactfully - tapintatosan to devote time to sg - idt szentel valaminek
to put sg down to sg - betud valamit valaminek desirable - kivnatos
low attendance - alacsony rszvteli arny .. am fully convinced that... - tkletesen meg vagyok
well-prepared - jl elkesztett gyzdve, hogy...
to be of enormous help for sb personally - szemly szerint
- nagy segtsget jelent to attend jr v.hova, ltogat v.mit
v.kinek curriculum - tanterv
to take sg seriously - komolyan vesz curriculum design - tananyag tervezs
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3.
to print - nyomtat as far as ... is concemed - ami ...-t illeti
fate - sors custody - gymsg, felgyelet
to omit, omitted, omitted - kihagy, elhagy to be deprived of sg - meg van fosztva valamitl
shortening - rvidts to become depressed - depresszis lesz
abridgement - sszevons, cskkents to tum to sg - valamihez fordul
point - itt: gondolat to emphasize - kihangslyozni
to leave out - kihagy most - nagyon
at first sight - els ltsra unfair - igazsgtalan
minor - kisebbrend to blame sb for sg - hibztat v.kit v.mirt
thoroughly - alaposan to fit in with sg - beleillik valamibe
to make a statement - megllaptst tesz legal procedure - jogi eljrs
it is of considerable importance alI the more - annl is inkbb
- jelents fontossggal br to point out - rmutat
to deal, dealt, dealt with - foglakozik valamivel at least -legalbb
legal system - jogrendszer issue - krds, tma
to favour sb - kivtelezik v.kivel, kedvez to make sg cIear - tisztz valamit
4.
to be expected to - elvrjk tle, hogy extra pay - plusz fizets
apart from sg - v.mi mellett contract - szerzds
occasionally - idnknt to join a language course - nyelvtanfolyamra jr
on top of all this - mindennek tetejbe not only... but also - nemcsak. .., hanem ...is
impertinent - rendetlen to place sb - elhelyez valakit
to look after sb - gondjt viseli v.kinek preferably -lehetleg
employment - alkalmazs at the moment - jelenleg
5.
to consider sb as - gy tekint valakire, mint to offer sb assistance in doing sg
character reference - ajnls, ajnl - felajnlja v.kinek v.miben
to apply for ajob - llsra plyzik a segtsgt
difficulty - nehzsg to obtain a job - llst szerez
to come from - szrmazik the rightjob for sb - a megfelel lls v.kinek
to know sb cIosely - kzelrl ismer valakit memorable - emlkezetes
honestiy - szintn once you are here - ha mr egyszer itt van
therefore - kvetkezskpp to be more than happy - nagyon rl
nevertheless - mindazonltal to be ofuse - hasznos
6.
to purchase - vsrolni to refer, referred sb to sb - v.kit v.kihez kld
corduroy - kord in the hope of - annak remnyben, hogy
to be surprised to discover - meglepetten fedezi fel compensation - krptls
to burst, burst, burst - kiszakad, sztszakad product - termk
at the seams - avarrsoknl to beIieve in sg - v.mi prtjn vagyok,
what is more - st mi tbb hiszek benne
saleswoman - eladn quality - minsg
to refuse to do sg - megtagad valamit to take care of sg - vigyz v.mire
to exchange - kicserl I only know far too well - n mr csak tudom
to look thoroughly - alaposan megnzi receipt - blokk
to feature - bemutat, r van rva
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7.
concerning sg - valamivel kapcsolatban research - kutats
editorial - vezrcikk retlection - tkrzds
sensitivity to sg - rzkenysg valamire wishful thinking - hajaink megjelense a
welfare - szocilis, jlti gondolatainkban
personally - szemly szerint youth - fiatalember
on this occasion - ez alkalommal to be sensitive to sg - rzkeny v.mire, odafigyel
extremely - rendkvli mrtkben by - itt: valami alapjn
to maintain - fenntart, llt to accept - elfogad
to be willing to do sg - hajland valamire to pay a great deal of interest
to take interest in - odafigyel, rdekldik - nagy figyelmet fordt
throughout the world - az egsz vilgon to be behind sb - valaki mgtt van
herein - itt: e helyen fellow - trs
to present - elad as weil as - ppgy, mint
statement - llts border - hatr
of such nature - ilyen jelleg to extend - kiterjeszt
outrageous - felhbort helpfuI hand - segt kz
firstly - elszr is further away - tvolabb
offensive - tmad, srt slightly - enyhn, kiss
to claim - llt heated - heves
exclusive - kizrlagos, egyedlll tone - hangnem
in any respect - brmilyen tekintetben irritation - felhborods
assertion - llts to put sg right - helyrehoz, kijavt
to be backed up - al van tmasztva issue - pldny, kiads
8.
for some time - egy ideje to cause - okoz
to be anxious to do sg - alig vrja, hogy v.mit to have g'od relations with sb
tegyen - j kapcsolata van
to move to - tmegy valahov valakivel
transportation matters - szlltsi gyek ever since - amita csak
to be given greater scope - nagyobb teret kap inconvenience - kellemetlensg
as things stand - ahogy a dolgok llnak contract - szerzds
at present - jelenleg to stipulate - szerzdsben kikt
expansion - terjeszkeds, bvts a month's notice - egy hnapos lemondsi
at the moment - most id
in this direction - ebben az irnyban to stay on - tovbb marad
to secure - biztost to perform a task - vgrehajt egy feladatot
post - lls, poszt to undertake - vllal
transport manager - szlltsvezet rush - cscsid, hajts
subsidiary - fikvllalat within the near future - a kzeljvben
while - mg, mialatt naturally - termszetesen
9.
most - nagyon to cope with sg - megbirkzik valamivel
duty - ktelessg on one's own - sajt maga, egyedl
to employ sb - alkalmaz valakit nevertheless - mindazonltal
formaI notice - hivatalos felmonds to be appreciative of sg - elismer valamit
from today's date - mai dtummal severance pay - vgkielgts
reluctant - vonakod to supply, supplied, supplied
to take a step - eljrst foganatost - ad, nyjt
contraction - zsugorods, cskkens reference - ajnls
to account for sg - felels valamirt to secure - bebiztost
to retain a post - fenntart egy llst to fix a time - megbeszl egy idpontot
interpreter - tolmcs
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10.
on behalf of sb - valaki nevben to run c1ubs - klubfoglalkozsokat tart
local branch - helyi kzpont, fikiroda to be concemed about sg - rdekel, foglalkoztat v.mi
to invite sb to do sg - felkr v.kit v.mire sensible - sszer
to give a series of talks - eladssorozatot tart sewing circle - varr szakkr
society - trsasg photo society - fnykpsz szakkr
research study - tudomnyos kutats of this kind - ilyen fajta
to our knowledge - tudomsunk szerint lecture on sg - elads valamirl
to attempt to do sg - megksrel field of interest - rdekldsi terlet
on an academic basis - tudomnyos alapon ideally - az lenne az idelis, ha
extremely - rendkvli mdon at regualar intervals - szablyos idkznknt
fmding - felfedezs to take a holiday - szabadsgra megy
current - jelenlegi since -mivel
activity scope - tevkenysgi terUlet elaboration - kidolgozs, pontosts
to cover - lefed, takar to contact sb - kapcsolatba lp valakivel
relatively - viszonylagosan personnel manager - szemlyzeti vezet
discipline - tudomnyg
11.
to enquire about sg - rdekldni valamirl to lose colour - kifakul
laundry service - mosodai szolgltats unwearable - hordhatatlan
laundry - mosnival, szennyes to complain - panaszt tesz
valet - hotelszolga, boy to forward - tovbbt, elkld
underpants - alsnadrg to handIe - kezel
to be missing - hinyzik case - gy, eset ,
striped - cskos in a ... manner - valamilyen mdon
plain - sima, nem mints compensation for sg - krtrts valamirt
apart from the fact that - attl a tnytl eltekintve item - cikk, ttel
to purchase - vsrolni to be ruined - tnkremegy
to count on sg - szmt valamire brand-new - vadonatj
fmancially - anyagilag c1aim -igny
to launder - kimos, tisztt accordingly - ennek megfelelen
12.
splendid - ragyog in fact - valjban
tube - metr to deserve - megrdemel
community centre - kultrhz praise - dcsret
to be impressed by sg - mly benyomst tesz r diverse - sokrt
v.mi seminar - szeminrium
teacher trainer - leend tanrokat kpz to contribute to sg - hozzjrul valamihez
tanr a great deal - nagymrtkben
teacher training department - tanrkpz kar to be in the process of sg - valamin fradozik
theatricaI group - sznjtsz egyttes to introduce - itt: bevezet, elkezd
extra performance - plusz elads with regards to sg - v.mire vonatkozan
totally - teljes mrtkben to assure - biztost
to perform - elad equipment - felszerels
fellow - legny, fick to meet the requirements - kielgti az ignyeket
nationalist - nacionalista
13.
purpose - cl in accordance with sg - v.mivel sszhangban
to invite sb to do sg - felkr v.kit v.mire principle - elv
to undertake - elvllal Grammar Translati 0:'1 Method
revision - fellvizsglat, lektorls - nyelvtani fordt mdszer
SZSZEDET 173
unit - egysg, fejezet to go out of fashion - kimegy a divatbl

extension - bvts to falI into disuse - mr nem hasznljk
authentic - letszer, hiteles up-to-date - modern
challenging - kihvst jelent to make a start on sg - elkezd valamit
to be performed - teljestend to estimate - felbecsl
to be connected with sg - kapcsoldik valamihez fee - tiszteletdj
vocabulary - szkincs to base sg on sg - v.mit v.mire alapozni
in recent years - mostanban time factor - id tnyez
to fmd one's way into . - bekerl v.hova along with sg - egytt valamivel
14.
to tum to sb - valakihez fordul frank - szinte
level of knowledge - tudsszint on one's own - egyedl, segtsg nlkl
crash course - intenzv tanfolyam in vain - hibaval
complete change - teljes vlts badly - nagyon, szrnyen
in terms of sg - v.mi tekintetben marketing manager - kereskedelmi igazgat
intensity - intenzits goal - cl
role-playing - szerepjtszs in the field of sg - v.mi terletn
written project - nll rsbeli feladat foreign trade - klkereskedelem
consequently - kvetkezskppen to make a name for oneself - hress vlik
approach - megkzelts, mdszer competent - alkalmas
command of the language - nyelvtuds to be so bold as to - veszi a btorsgot
15.
available - elrhet, kaphat actual - tnyleges
to be obliged - le van ktelezve close - kzel
inclusive - belertve handy for shopping - knyelmes vsrlsi
adjoining - szomszdos lehetsget nyjt
preferably -lehetleg point of interest - nevezetessg
to face sg - nz valahova reasonable - elfogadhat, sszer
mid-day meal - dli tkezs to accomodate - elszllsol
sports facilities - sportolsi lehetsgek to indicate - megjell
location - fekvs, helyzet charge - djszabs
16.
to rent - brel dustbin - szemetes
dissatisfaction at sg - elgedetlensg v.mivel alI over the place - mindentt
kapcsolatban to clear up - sszetakart
to put sb up - elszllsol valakit only to realise - csak hogy rjjjnk
cosy - knyelmes vacuum cleaner - porszv
since - mivel to be out of order - nem mkdik
charming - elbvl under protest - tiltakozs kzepette
newly furnished - jonnan bebtorozott I trust - bzom benne
Lake District - tvidk letter of explanation - magyarz levl
damp - nedves to take steps - intzkedseket hoz
mouldy - nyirkos, penszes to rectify, rectified, rectified- orvosol, gygyt,
smelIy - bds rendbetesz
overt1owing - tlcsordul
17.
to launch - kiad, kibocst connection - kapcsolat
series of articles - cikksorozat to provide explanation for sg
column - rovat - magyarzatot tall v.mire
I am convinced - meg vagyok gyzdve brother-in-Iaw - sgor
strange - klns, furcsa to get frozen - itt: kimerevedik
174 SZSZEDET
uncanny - htborzongat, furcsa to learn, leamt, learnt - megtud

in a sinister voice - vszjsl hangon car crash - autbaleset
bleed, bled bled - vrzik sharp - les
to feel, felt, felt - itt: tapogat pang ofpain - szr fjdalom
gum - fogny inexplicable - megmagyarzhatatlan
to my greatest horror - legnagyobb rmletemre to get a cold chill down one's spine
vividly - lnken, tisztn - vgigfut a hideg a htn
to recall - visszaidz, felidz spine - htgerinc
vague memory - halvny emlk incorrectly worded - helytelenl van
uneasy - knyelmetlenl megfogalmazva
to brush away the thought - elhessegeti a gondolatot grammatically - nyelvtanilag
to remind sb of sg - emlkeztet v.kit v.mire to hesitate - habozni
impalpable - megfoghatatlan
18.
to arrange an exchange vis it - csereltogatst szervez totally - teljes mrtkben
English medium school - angol tannyelv iskola bilingual - ktnyelv
talented - tehetsges in previous years - a korbbi vekben
to select - kivlogat view about sg - elkpzels v.mirl
applicant - jelentkez of some kind - valamilyen
on the basis ofsg - v.mi alapjn head of language department
language learning aptitude - nyelvtanulsi alkalmassg - a nyelvi munkakzssg
objective - cl vezetje
TARTALOMJEGYZK
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DIK- S FELNTTLEVELEZS 11
Feladatok 11
Mintarnegoldsok 13
DIK- S FELNTTLEVELEZS 21
Feladatok 21
Mintarnegoldsok 25
DIKLEVELEZS 36
Mintalevelek : 36
Rvid levelek konkrt tartalommal 44
2. HIVATALOS LEVELEK 66
Feladatok 70
Mintarnegoldsok 74
ZLETI LEVELEZS 92
Mintalevelek 92
SZSZEDET 161
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NMETHN HOCK ILDIK

Kiadja: LEXIKA Tanknyvkiad

ISBN 963 9092 26 6

l. alapfok nyelvvizsgafeladatok, majd ezek angol nyelv megoldsa, a knyv vgn

Hasznlatt a kvetkez terletekenjavasoljuk:

A knyv sikeres hasznlathoz eredmnyes munkt kvn a Szerz.

LTALNOS TUDNIVALK AZ ANGOL

a. fejlc (a felad cme, dtum)

38 Arndale Street, 38 Arndale St,

17(th) Jan(uary)(,) 1994 17/1/94 (nap/hnap/v Angliban)

Egy Magyarorszgrl feladott levl fejlce a kvetkezkppen nzhet ki:

24(,) Tulipn t(,) 24(,) Tulipn t(,)

2(nd) April(,) 1994 June l(st)(,) 1994

Klnsen kedves megszlts:

I'm sorry it has taken me so Elnzst, hogy ilyen sokig nem

What a surprise it was to get a Igazi meglepets volt, hogy

I was very sorry to hear... Sajnlattal rtesltem arrl, hogy...

Thank you very much for your Nagyon ksznm a leveledet.

The reason I am writing is that Azrt rok, mert...

Please forgive me for my delay Elnzst, hogy ilyen ksn vlaszolok

Thanks a lot for your last Ksznm az utols leveled s

It felt good to hear from/ about you. Jlesett hallani rlad.

In your last letter you asked Utols leveledben arrl krdeztl,

In your last letter you asked Utols leveledben arra krtl,

Thank you for your longi interes- Ksznm a hosz/ az rdekes

I was very happy/ delighted/ Nagyon rltem a levelednek,

Thank you so much for answering Ksznm, hogy olyan gyorsan

I hope this letter reaches you Remlem, hogy idben megkapod

Hi! Howare you? Szia! Hogy vagy?

A lehetsges levlkezdsi formkra tovbbi pldkat tall a mintalevelekben.

A trgyalsra jellemz fordulatokat a levl tartalmtl fgg en a mintalevelekben fogjuk

Fontos azonban szem eltt tartanunk a kvetkezket, klnskppen, ha vizsgaszituciban kell

- gyeljnk a helyes levlforma betartsra;

A befejezsre jellemz legtipikusabb fordulatok a kvetkezk:

I look/ am looking/ will be Alig vrom mr, hogy halljak

I do hope to see you soon. Nagyon remlem, hogy hamarosan

(please) remember me to ... dvzlm a ...

(Please) give my love/ best (Krlek) add t dvzletemet/

Say hello to (the) ... from me. dv a ...nak.

We alI send our love to you Mindannyian szeretettel dvzlnk

Do write me soon and tell me Krlek mielbb vlaszolj s

I hope to have a letter from Mielbbi vlaszod remnyben,

I must end now, but 1'11 write Most bcszom, de legkzelebb

I can't think of anything else Egyelre nem tudok tbbet

Drop me a line when you have a rj egy pr sort, ha van egy

That's aH! Write soon! Ez minden. rjl hamar!

Hope aH goes weH with you. Remlem, minden rendben.

A lehetsges befejezsi formkra tovbbi pldkat tall a mintalevelekben.

Love, /Lots oflove, IAH my Szeretettel (rokonoknak s

y ours, IYours ever, lY ours as Szeretettel (nem tlsgosan

Yours affectionately, lY ours Szeretettel (egyb ismersknek)

AlI the bestl regardsl best Minden jt kvnok!

Az albbi fejezetekben kzlt magnlevelek meglehetsen barti, br nem felttlenl szoros

Iskola, tanuls, plyavlaszts

telek, tkezsi szoksok

7. Angol bartja hamarosan ltogatba rkezik nhz Magyarorszgra. n, mivel szeretne a

Szrakozs, hobbi, sport

Kirnduls, utazs, kzlekeds

14. Angol bartai az n meghvsra Magyarorszgra rkeznek autbusszal. rkezsk eltti

16. n ltogatba megy angol bartjhoz, akivel mg sohasem tallkozott, de fnykpet mr

What you can see on the card is my hometown. Isn't it beautifui?

(l) elmondja, hogy aggdnak a fiuk miatt;

2. nnek nemrgiben volt az eljegyzse. Levelet r angol bartjnak, amelyben: