This document contains a learner's reflection on a module about English for personal communication. It includes definitions and generic structures of personal letters, invitations, announcements, and advertisements. The learner found it difficult to analyze the generic structures and language features of personal letters and advertisements. They also had misconceptions about the similarities between advertisements and announcements, as well as the differences between informal and formal invitations.
This document contains a learner's reflection on a module about English for personal communication. It includes definitions and generic structures of personal letters, invitations, announcements, and advertisements. The learner found it difficult to analyze the generic structures and language features of personal letters and advertisements. They also had misconceptions about the similarities between advertisements and announcements, as well as the differences between informal and formal invitations.
This document contains a learner's reflection on a module about English for personal communication. It includes definitions and generic structures of personal letters, invitations, announcements, and advertisements. The learner found it difficult to analyze the generic structures and language features of personal letters and advertisements. They also had misconceptions about the similarities between advertisements and announcements, as well as the differences between informal and formal invitations.
English for Personal Communication Judul Kegiatan Belajar (KB) 1. Personal Letter 2. Invitation 3. Announcement 4. Advertisement No Butir Refleksi Respon/Jawaban 1 Daftar peta konsep (istilah 1. Definition of Personal Letter : type of dan definisi) di modul ini letter which concerns about personal matter, and it is addressed to a person who is known well. Generic Structure Beginning the letter o Date the letter o Salutation Drafting the Body of the letter o Greeting and opening of the letter o The main part of the letter: share news and personal details o Closure of the personal letter / the end of the topic in the main of personal letter: tell the witer’s intention to the reciever. Closing the letter o Complimentary close o Signature and name of the sender Adding Postscript (P.S) if we forget something to tell in body of letter Social /Language Function To inform about the writer’s experiences, feeling or thoughts to the receiver of the letter. Language Feature Focus on exchanging personal current news, feelings, and conditions Use of pronouns, simple present tense, and past tense Use of date and address Informal greetings or salutations 2. Definition of Invitation Text : a written or verbal request inviting someone to go somewhere or to do something Generic Structure Invitee body of invitation: the inviter Social Function : To invite or request someone to go somewhere or to do something Social / Language Feature Using the simple tense Using the future tense Using expression of invitation
3. Definition of Announcement Text : a
statement made to the public or to the media which gives information about something that has happened or that will happen. Generic Structure The tittle of the announcement Content of the announcement Closing - The writer of the announcement or contact person Social Function : Announcement provides complete and clear information about certain events or ocation Social / Language Feature o Using simple tense o Using conjunction o Telling time and place o Using imperative sentence
4. Definition of Advertisement Text :
commercial notice to persuade the people tu buy or to use the product or service Generic Structure Purpse Name of the product or kind of service User Social Function : advertise or to offer the product or service Social / Language Feature Using simple and informal sentence Using particular verbs Using compound senetence 2 Daftar materi yang sulit 1. Still find a difficcult way to analyze dipahami di modul ini generic structure and language feature in personal letter and advertisement 3 Daftar materi yang sering 1. The advertesiment seems similar generic mengalami miskonsepsi structure with announcement 2. The difference between informal and formal invitation