Sample memo

You have received an offer from a language training centre concerning the organisation of
the English course in your unit. Write a memo to your CO 1)informing him of the details of
the offer, 2) assessing the offer and its cost,3) making a recommendation concerning the
possible cooperation (or not) with the centre. Write at least 120 words.

Complete the gaps with the words/phrases:

moreover/ having analysed the proposal /namely /the aim of this memorandum is/ in
accordance with/ it is highly advisable

SUBJECT: Language training offer

1. ……………………………………….to present the offer of a language training centre we

received last week. …………….., the centre organises military English courses focused on
specialised vocabulary as well as exam preparation courses ………………….. the
STANAG 6001 norm.

2………………………………………………, I presume that it might be beneficial for us,

especially in connection with the international exercise which will be held next year.
……………………….., the price of the courses is competitive compared with other similar
offers and discounts are offered in the case of a larger number of students.

3. Therefore, ……………………………to consider sending some soldiers to the short-

term training in order to assess its further usefulness. Consequently, if the course proves
successful, it might be possible to continue the cooperation with this institution in the
future.