ENGLISH 5 - TEAM 1

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2 IBC
WRITING
Common problems in writing IBC and how to deal
with them?
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Some The ways to Example letter

Warm-up common deal with these to analyze Q&A
problems in problems
writing IBC

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 The right amount of
0 information
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Problems 0 Clear and easy to read

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in Writing IBC 0 Length

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Go through these
0 The tone of the letter

problems: 40 Accuracy

50 Using sensible words?

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The right amount of
information
What do you want to say? Remember to bring
it into the letter!

There has to be enough information -->

correspondent will understand
Clear and easy to
read
- Clear sequences and logical order of
information
- Unclear vocabulary will make
misunderstandings
- Write too many phrases and idioms, should
we?
Length

Too long or too short is good?

Too long Too short
The suitable length
The tone of the letter

Decide that the letter is formal or informal ->

use suitable words and writing style
Accuracy
Some notice about
using sensible word
Want -> Would like

Can -> Could or May

Will -> Would

How the deal 06 CHECK AGAIN

with these 05
USE SIMPLE BUT
POLITE STYLE
problems?
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USE CLEAR
VOCABULARY

USE CORRECT
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TITLE

NOTICE WHAT
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FORMAT
We are
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PLAN BEFORE here!
STARTING WRITING
 Plan before starting
writing
Avoid bush around the beat

- Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself, your

company
- Paragraph 2: The most important points
- Paragraph 3: Looking forward to hearing
from him or her soon
 Notice format is

Semi Block

Full block
 Correct title in the address
and salutation

Dear Sir / Madam with Yours faithfull

Dear Mr / Ms. Smith with Yours sincerely.

 Use clear vocabulary

Don't use colloquial language or abbreviations that

your reader may not understand.

Don’t write too many phrases and idioms.

 Use a simple but polite style
of language

It is reccommended to use direct, conservative

writing style.
 Check again

Pay attention to important details: prices,

discounts,...

If you promise an attachment in your letter, don’t

forget to attach it!
 Dear Mr. Merton,

Review We’re ABC Company, a chain of retailers based in North America and are looking for a manufacturer who can supply us with a wide range of chinaware from England. We were recommended by your trade association that you are interested in supplying these

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products.

Can you send us your latest catalogue and price list, quoting your most competitive prices? Moreover, we would like to know whether we could renegotiate the prices if they went through the floor.

As you’ve probably guessed from recent press reports, we have become the largest chain store in North America and will order on a regular basis if the prices quoted are competitive and the quality up to standard.

Yours faithfully,

Linda Lowe

Director

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YOU!We're open to
questions and
clarifications.