Revision of semi-formal letters.

Part 1

1. Applying for a course

Structure

Greeting Paragraph 1 Paragraphs 2,3 Paragraph 4 Sign off

Dear Mr Smith Reason(s)  Age/ Closing Yours sincerely
Dear Sir/ for writing qualifications/studies remarks
Madam  Reason for choosing
the course

Read the task and write an email.

You would like to attend a three-week intensive music course for music students in Jamieson‘s School
of Music in England. The course is free, and many young musicians want to attend. Write an email
applying for a place on the course. (at least 80 words)

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I ______________________________________________ the intensive music course which

___________________ in July at Jamieson‘s School of Music.

I am__________________________________and I am __________________________________ at
secondary school. I‘ve been playing _____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
______________. I also _______________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.

This music course would be a ___________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________.
I hope to _________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________.

I am fully aware of the fact that _______________________________________________________.

_______________________________________my CV and contact details as well as a reference
from________________________________.I look__________________________________________.

___________________________,
2. Applying for a post

Structure

Greeting Paragraph 1 Paragraphs 2,3 Paragraph 4 Sign off

Dear Mr Smith Reason(s)  Age/ Closing remarks Yours sincerely
Dear Sir/ Madam for writing qualifications/studies
 Personal qualities/
previous experience

Read the task and write an email.

You have seen this advert for part-time animal care workers in the Weekly Gazette and you are
interested in applying for the post. Write your email of application (at least 80 words).

Wanted – Animal Care Workers

Furry Friends is an organisation for stray cats and dogs. We are seeking energetic and
dedicated people to work with our animals. Responsibilities include feeding, bathing and
generally taking care of animals as well as dealing with the public. Apply to Mr Evans by email
to furryfriends@msn.co.uk explaining why you would be suitable for the job.

Dear _______________________,

________________________________________________ for the position of ___________________

________________________as advertised in _____________________________________________.
I am very interested in this job.

I am an ________________________ student currently studying ______________________________

_____________________________________________. I hope to _____________________________
___________________________________ and _______________________ university in order to study
__________________________. Therefore, employment __________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________.

Although I have had no formal work experience, ____________________________________________

___________________________________________________. I have been ______________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
_. I also _______________________________________________________________________.

I would be most grateful if ________________________________________________. I have enclosed

_____________________________________________________________. Should you require any
further information regarding my application, __________________________________________ to
contact me on 22233422 during morning hours. __________________________________________
hearing from you.
_______________________________,
3. Asking for/ giving information

Task 1

You have seen an advert of a sports centre and are thinking about joining it to participate in their
exercise classes and use it to train with your local team. Write an email to the manager of the sports
centre asking for information on: the times of the group classes, if it‘s possible to hire the sports hall
and if so how much it would cost, any discounts available for students.

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing ___________________________________________________ the advertisement I saw

last week for your sports centre. I am very interested in joining but ____________________________if
____________________________________________________you can answer some of my questions.

Firstly, I would like to take part in some exercise classes. Could you _____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________?
Also, I would like to enquire about _______________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________. I
currently play for a local basketball team and we are looking for a new location to train in. If this is
possible, could you ________________________ how much _________________________________.

Finally, I was wondering _______________________________________________________________

any discounts for students?

I look __________________________________________.
Thank you _______________________________________
_______________________________________________.

____________________________________,
 Task 2

You are volunteering at an

animal shelter during the school
holidays. You have been asked to
reply for an email from Mr Harris
who is interested in volunteering.
He would like some information
about: what different activities
volunteers can get involved in, if
any previous experience is
required, number of hours
volunteers should be available
for. Reply to Mr Harris‘ email.

- Thank you for your letter requesting

- I hope the following advice will be of some help to you

- I strongly recommend that

- I would suggest that
- I would advise you to

Dear Mr Harris,

__________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________.

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_______________________________________________________________________.

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__________________________________________________________________________________.

__________________________________________________________________________________.

____________________________________,