4.1 Formal Letters (EEE) 1 You have applied fora place on an MA course ata British Sapa university: This is the letter you have received in reply. a “Arts & Social Sciences Admissions Office Wye House Central Campus University of Borchester Dorchester BR3 SHT. United Kingdom >) MsP'n 54 Sydney Road Rowborotigh RBI 67D 9) Rei MB373 8) 3May 2006 ©) Dear Ms Tan 1) Application for MA International Studies 4) Farther to your recent application, I would like to invite you to the university for an informal interview ‘on Tuesday 21st May at 11am. You will be abe to meet the course supervisor, Dr Schmidt, and look round the department. 1h) A map of the campus and instructions for finding the university are enclosed. 1) Please let me know if you will be able to attend on the date given, BD Yours sincerely OM Bramble 9 Mick Bramble ‘Administrative Assistant ‘Arts & Social Sciences Enc, Label the following features of formal letters with the letters (aol from the left margin above, (Date ) Ending (.-) Request for response ) Greetings ) Address of recipient i ) Address of sender (2) Eurther details, ce ce 2) Reason for writing ) Subject headline ) Witer’s name and title ) Sender's reference ) Signature0 Writing Models te the following points. a) When writing to somebody whose name you do not know, eg. The Manager, use Dear Sirand Yours jaithfully b) A formal letter generally uses the family name inthe greeting (Dear Ms Tan). Certain organisations may, however, use a fist name with a family name or even a first name alone (Dear jane Ton/Decr far). ©) Ifthe sender includes a reference its helpful to quot ‘your reply. White a reply to Mr Bramble making the following point a) You will attend the interview on the date given, 1b). You would like to have the interview one hous lates, because of train times Rowborough RBI 6ED 3. Study the following newspaper advert. You have decided to ‘appli for this job. Make notes for your letter of application, then torte the letter, paying attention to layout aswell as content ‘STAFF REQUIRED FOR RECEPTION WORK AT CITY HOTEL We are looking for enthusiastic and helpful receptionists (rn) to join our team, Candidates shauid be well- presented and able to speak at least two languages. Holel experiance nat necessary as training will be given. Ability to get on with people and workin a team more important. Some evening and weekend work. Good ‘conditions and rates of pay. ‘Apply in wrting with CV and covering latter to: The Manager, Hotel Nelson, Queens Road, Rowborough FRB2 4AN quoting Ref. EN2