FUN & FABULOUS ENGLISH

Lecturer: Marita Safitri

SEKOLAH TINGGI MULTI-MEDIA “MMTC” YOGYAKARTA

2019/2020
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................. i

PREFACE.................................................................................... ii
UNIT I PARTS OF SPEECH ....................................................... 1
UNIT II SIMPLE SENTENCES .................................................... 11
UNIT III SPEAK UP! .................................................................... 16
3.1 Introduction .................................................................. 18
3.2 More Expressions ........................................................ 22
3.3 Small Talk .................................................................... 23
UNIT IV LETTERS ...................................................................... 25
4.1 Business Letters .......................................................... 26
4.2 Curriculum Vitae .......................................................... 32
4.3 Cover Letter ................................................................. 36
UNIT V JOB INTERVIEW ............................................................39
REFERENCES ............................................................................ 43

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 Fun and Fabulous English

Preface

In the name of Allah, the beneficent, the merciful. All praises

be to Allah, the Lord of this world.

Fun and Fabulous English is a book intended to assist the

readers and English learners to build up daily conversation at
their daily activities and to improve their English abilities.
This book consists of five units in which the writer emphasizes
the subjects in improving vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar
and four English skills which are Listening, Speaking, Reading
and Writing including many exercises related to certain topics.

By using this Fun and Fabulous English book, the readers can
learn many English words/phrases, expressions, letters, and
job interview.

Hopefully, this book will be useful for readers and the idea
presented is expected to give contribution to the improvement
of life quality.

Marita Safitri

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 UNIT I
PARTS OF SPEECH

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DO IT FIRST!
Exercise 1
Identify the subjects and verbs

Underline the subject and circle the verb(s) in each sentence.

1. The class started at seven o’clock.

2. He smoked and drank a cup of tea all day long.
3. My friends and I have some difficulties in Mathematic.
4. I help my mother during the weekend and visit my grandmother’s house on Saturday night.
5. The old woman cries every night.
6. His mother raised six children.
7. Karen cookes and cleanes her house every day.
8. My two friends live in Chicago.
9. Sally’s parrents bought a new car.
10. Mr. Steve loves and cares about her little daughter so much.

Exercise 2
Writing simple sentences

Answer each question below in a complete sentence. Then, underline the subject and the circle the
verb(s) in each of your partner’s sentences.

1. What sports do you enjoy?

_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. Where do you live?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. What do you like to do on the weekend?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. Where do you study?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. What kind of food do you like?
_____________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise 3
Write five simple sentences
1. ___________________________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________________________________________
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PARTS OF SPEECH

Noun:

A word that refers to people, places, Pronoun:

things, events, subtances or
qualities. A word that refers to a noun that
has already been mentioned.

Verb:
Adverb:
A word or phrase that describes an
action, condition or experience. A word which describes or gives
more information about a verb,
adjective, and adverb itself.
Adjective:

A word that describes a noun and Conjunction:

pronoun.
A word that connects a word,
phrase, or sentence.
Preposition:

A word which is used or placed Interjection:

before a noun, phrase or pronoun,
connecting it to another word. A word which is used to show a
short sudden expression of emotion.

Article:

Any of the English words “a”, “an”,

and “the” to describe noun(s) or
phrase(s)

Determine the parts of speech in the following sentence.

The little girl yelled, “Help!” and she saw a brave

dog quickly run to the rescue.
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1. Noun

Countable and uncoutable noun(s)

Singular Plural + S/ES Singular Nouns Plural Nouns

A panda Two pandas/many pandas
Glass Glasses
A person Two persons/many persons
A chair Three chairs/many chairs Bus Buses
An apple Four apples/many apples
Box Boxes
A school Two school/many schools
A mango Five mangoes Quiz Quizes
Chruch Churches
Brush Brushes

Irregular Nouns Similar Forms

Singular Nouns Plural Nouns Singular Nouns Plural Nouns
Child Children Cattle Cattle
Foot Feet Grouse Grouse
Goose Geese Fruit Fruit
Loose Lice Fish Fish
Man Men Deer Deer
Mouse Mice Series Series
Ox Oxen Sheep Sheep
Tooth Teeth Species Species
Woman Women

Pronoun

Subject Object Possesive Adjective Possesive Pronoun Reflexive pronoun

I Me my + noun mine myself
You You your + noun yours yourself/yourselves
They Them their + noun theirs themselves
We Us our + noun ours ourselves
He Him his + noun his himself
She Her her + noun hers herself
It It its + noun its itself

Verb : an activity/action such as eat, drink, study, do, finish, walk, cook, listen to, read, write,
visit, buy, sing, lend, borrow, etc.

Adverb
- Adverb of time: every week, every month, everyday, every year, every morning, on
Mondays, on holidays, yesterday, next week, in 2019, now, at this time etc
- Adverb of place: in canteen, in the classroom, over there, there, here, etc
- Adverb of frequency: always, often, usually, sometimes, occasionally, barely, hardly,
never, etc
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Adverb of frequency!

0% 100%
never occasionally sometimes often usually always

We put adv of frequency before/after the verb to be.

We put adv of frequency before/after other verbs.

Used to describe verb, adverb, and adjective, mostly, adjective + ly : quickly,

- Adverb of manner
beautifully, diligently, fast, well, etc.
Adjective
A word used to describe a noun and pronoun Adjectives are put after/before nouns and
such as quick, diligent, good, amazing, linking verbs such as tobe (is/am/are etc),
interesting, etc. look, taste, sounds, etc.

Conjunction Coordinate Subordinate Conjunctions:

Conjunctions:
Time : after, when, until, soon, before,
and, but, or, so, and yet once, while, as soon as,
whenever, by the time
Condition : if, whether or not, in case,
unless, even if, etc.
Cause and effect : because, as, since, so, in order
that, now that, etc.
Contrast : though, although, while,
whereas, even though

Preposition: also used to describe a location or place of something such as next to, opposite,
above, over, by, beyond, around, within, inside, etc.

Interjection Used to show a short sudden expression such as Oh!, Oh my God!, Ouch!, No!, Wow!,
Ups!, Hey! Bravo!, etc.

Article
Articles Definitions Examples
- When we talk about something for the first
time, we put A before the noun. A book, a chair, a
A - It’s used for nouns that start by consonants person, a school,
(p, b, m, l, t, s, etc) or pronounced as etc
consonants University: :/ˌjuː.nɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/)
- When we talk about something for the first
An apple/an
time, we put An before the noun.
An hour/an
- used for nouns that start by vowels (a,i,u,e,o)
umbrella, etc.
or pronounced as vowels (hour: :/aʊər/)
- When we repeat a noun, we put The before
the noun. (The sun, the sky,
The
- used for specific nouns or nouns which have the moon, etc)
mentioned before.
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The 8 Parts of Speech Diagnostic Assessment

Name_____________________________________Date______________Block_______
Directions: On the line to the left of the sentence, write the word that is the part of
speech indicated in parenthesis.

Example: ______exploded___(ex) (verb) The Blue Streaks running back exploded

off the line of scrimmage.

1. ____________________(preposition) He walked around the corner.

2. ____________________(pronoun) Paul hopes that she will sing with the choir.

3. ____________________(pronoun) Can Jerry help him with the science project?

4. ____________________(noun) Have you seen the eraser?

5. ____________________(noun) The lock was stuck.

6. ____________________(noun) She purchased the ice cream with him.

7. ____________________(adjective) Older people tire more easily.

8. ____________________(adjective) Steven is honest.

9. ____________________(adjective) Kind people are often rewarded.

10. ____________________(adverb) The officer ran fast.

11. ____________________(adverb) My sister answered the questions intelligently.

12. ____________________(adverb) You really should see this art exhibit, Kenny.

13. ____________________(preposition) Reggie tripped down the stairs.

14. ____________________(preposition) Can you jump over the hurdle?

15. ____________________(preposition) May I sit between you two?

16. ____________________(verb) Ask the question.

17. ____________________(verb) The store overcharged me.

18. ____________________(verb) Jimmy, eat your spaghetti.

19. ____________________(conjunction) I cannot go, for I have too much to do.

20. ____________________(conjunction) I like peanuts and potato chips.

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Directions: On the line to the left, write the part of speech of the underlined word.
To the right, substitute a different word for the underlined word.

noun adverb conjunction

pronoun preposition interjection
verb adjective

1. _______________They attended the concert last weekend.____________________

2. _______________Several cats ran into Rob’s garage.________________________
3. _______________The truck driver delivered the package quickly._____________
4. _______________Fast runners won all the awards at the track meet.___________
5. _______________My friend and I walked home after school.__________________
6. _______________I wanted a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for lunch.________
7. _______________She was counting the ballots during civics class._____________
8. _______________Hey! That was my seat.__________________________________
9. _______________Will they finish the test on time?__________________________
10. _______________The diagram was fairly complicated.______________________
11. _______________He will practice his musical piece soon.____________________
12. _______________Ronnie saw the awesome sight from the air.________________
13. _______________Her sister is the oldest member of the group._______________
14. _______________Check the score, Tom.__________________________________
15. _______________Will the students find the answers themselves?_____________
16. _______________The child asked for the bike and the scooter._______________
17. _______________They slowly carried the couch down the stairs._____________
18. _______________Sherry talked on the phone until midnight.________________
19. _______________Hurray! Our team has finally scored a goal._______________
20. _______________The troops scattered throughout the woods.________________

What do you find most difficult or misunderstand about the eight parts of speech?
Please explain in detail.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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 Brainstorming Parts of Speech
eslflow.com
They study every night.

study
nouns

verbs

Parts of Speech

adverbs adjectives
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Write 9 (nine) parts of speech and make them in complete sentences.

For example:
A. Noun: book
B. I bought a book yesterday.
1. A. Parts of speech: ________________________________
B._____________________________________________________________
2. A. Parts of speech: ________________________________
B._____________________________________________________________
3. A. Parts of speech: ________________________________
B._____________________________________________________________
4. A. Parts of speech: ________________________________
B._____________________________________________________________
5. A. Parts of speech: ________________________________
B._____________________________________________________________
6. A. Parts of speech: ________________________________
B._____________________________________________________________
7. A. Parts of speech: ________________________________
B._____________________________________________________________
8. A. Parts of speech: ________________________________
B._____________________________________________________________
9. A. Parts of speech: ________________________________
B._____________________________________________________________
 UNIT II
SIMPLE SENTENCES

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SIMPLE SENTENCES
1. Intransitive Verbs (Vi): Do not take an object
agree die happen rise stand run
Appear exist laugh seep stay smile
arrive fall live sit walk go
rain come become sleep occur

2. Transitive Verbs (Vt): Take an object

3. Linking Verbs (LV): are mostly the verb to be. Link the relationship between the agent &
the rest of the sentence
appear feel remain sound
become grow seem stay
continue look smell taste

4. Direct Object (dO): Noun/pronoun that receives the action

5. Indirect Object(iO): Precedes the direct object & tells to whom or for whom / who is
Receiving the dO.
6. Subject Complements (SC): Phrase/clause that follow a linking verbs & complements
7. Object Complements (OC): N/pronoun/adj that follows a direct object. Used with verbs
of creating (make, get, name, elect, paint, call and others)

S V
Dian smiled. S + Vi S = subject
Vi = intransitive verb
I love English. S + Vt + dO
Vt = transitive verb
Adj
LV = linking verb
The books look expensive. S + LV + SC
dO = direct object
Adv iO = indirect object
She runs quickly. S + Vi SC = subject complement
N OC = object complement
Sarah is a hard worker. S + LV + SC

Basic Sentence Structures or Basic Patterns

• Subject - Intransitive Verb
She sleeps.
• Subject - Transitive Verb - Direct Object
He cooks rice.
• Subject – Transitive Verb - Direct Object - Object Complement
She made me exited.
• Subject - Transitive Verb - Indirect Object- Direct Object
We show them the books.
• Subject - Linking Verb - Subject Complement (N/Adj/Adv)
Vivi is a singer.
They look happy.
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Exercise 1
Choose the appropriate pattern.
1. The wall collapsed.
A. Subject -- Verb
B. Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
C. Subject -- Verb -- Indirect Object -- Direct Object
D. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
E. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- (Adjunct)
2. During the war, many people lost their homes.
A. Subject -- Verb
B. Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
C. Subject -- Verb -- Indirect Object -- Direct Object
D. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
E. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- (Adjunct)
3. I promised the children a trip to the zoo.
A. Subject -- Verb
B. Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
C. Subject -- Verb -- Indirect Object -- Direct Object
D. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
E. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- (Adjunct)
4. When he was 12, David moved to London.
A. Subject -- Verb
B. Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
C. Subject -- Verb -- Indirect Object -- Direct Object
D. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
E. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- (Adjunct)
5. Paul hired a bicycle.
A. Subject -- Verb
B. Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
C. Subject -- Verb -- Indirect Object -- Direct Object
D. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- Direct Object
E. (Adjunct) -- Subject -- Verb -- (Adjunct)

Exercise 2
Identify the pattern of the following sentences.
1. The race winner was very happy.

2. The old girl cried.

3. She stole my money.

4. I bought my girlfriend a house.

5. I named my dog Blacky.

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6. Judy and Steve Morales have three children.

7. Steve is a computer programmer.

8. This year, Judy is working again as a hospital administrator.

9. The family needs the money.

10. Steve has to help her more with the housework.

11. He doesn’t enjoy it.

12. Judy feels too tired and busy.

13. She has to work on Saturdays.

14. She also worries about the children.

15. Emily is having a great time in her after-school program.

Writing Task
A. Write five simple sentences
1._____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

2._____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

3._____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

4._____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

5._____________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

B. Please write 3 paragraphs about :

a: you yourself OR
b: STMM MMTC
Remember you need to use the patterns you just learn. Submit it in the following meeting.
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Write your three paragraphs here.

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 UNIT III
SPEAK UP!

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SPEAK UP!

A. Which of the following topics you would talk to

a) a friend or a colleague
b) an important business partner

friend/colleague business partner

Topics
(informal/ neutral) (formal)
Family
International politics
The salary or wage
Travel
Weather
Food & drink
Religion
Health
Global warming, pollution, environmental topics
Sports
Your hobbies
Computers and new technology
Corruption

B. Read the lines in italics and then choose the most suitable response.
a I’ve just bought a new car – Fiat Seicento.
(i) Really? I’ve heard it is a very bad car.
(ii) Really? Why did you do that?
(iii) Really? Are you pleased with it?

b My daughter Andrea has gone to Princeton University.

(i) Really? What is she studying?
(ii) I don’t believe you!
(iii) Oh, that must be very expensive!

c I’m afraid I have a bad cold.

(i) Keep away from me! I don’t want to catch it.
(ii) I knew someone who died from a bad cold.
(iii) That’s very bad luck. But thank you for coming to the meeting.

d Our national team will be in the World Cup if we beat Germany.

(i) Germany has a good team. You’re not going to win.
(ii) Germany has a good team. I’m sure it will be a great game.
(iii) Anyone can beat Germany. They have a terrible team.
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3.1 INTRODUCTION

A. Useful Expressions

greetings introduce partner

myself good morning/afternoon call
let me nickname/full name I’ll
may self/friend/other excuse me
try come from about
tell me/you stay/live can
I’d love/like to may please

B. Dialogue

Jo : Excuse me. May I introduce

myself?
Fio : Sure. Please.
Jo : My full name is Roy Joshua.
My friends usually call me Jo.
Fio : Hi, Jo. It’s nice to see you. I
am Fiona Scott. You may
call me Fio.
Jo : Yes. Fio. Nice too see you too.
Fio : Are you a student, Jo?
Jo : Yes. I am. I am studying in this
university majoring Mathematic
departement. Anyway, where do you
come from, Fio?
Fio : Really? I am too. I come from England. And you?
Jo : I am from America.
Fio : Great. Sorry, what is your last name again? Josua?
Jo : Actually, it’s Joshua with “H”.
Fio: How do you spell that?
Jo : J-O-S-H-U-A.
Fio: Alright. JOSHUA.
Jo : Absolutely, correct. Thank you.
Fio: Never mind. Sorry, I must come to my next class right now.
Jo : It’s OKAY, Fio. See you next time.
Fio : Sure. See you.
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C. Pattern

Greetings Intoducing self Saying Good-bye

Hi/Hello. INF May I introduce myself? See you./See you later.

Excuse me. Let me introduce myself. Bye./Bye-bye. INF
What’s up? INF I will introduce myself. Good bye. INF
How do you do? My full name is......
How’s everything? My last name is......
How’s life? My nickname is......
What are things? I am..../I’m.....
How are you? You may/can call me....
Are you Usually my friends call me....
alright/OK? Everyone usually cals me....
It’s nice to see you. *INF: Informal

More information Responses

Where are you from? I am from.....
Where do you come from? I come from.....
Are you a student? Yes. I am. I am a student of....
Where do you study? I study in....
Where do you work? I work in....
What’s your last name again? My last name is...../it’s...
What’s your first name? My first name is..../it’s....
How do you spell that? It’s.....

More personal information Responses

How old are you? I am.... years old./I am...
Where do you live/stay? I live/stay in.....
When were you born? I was born on.....
What’s your hobby?/What are your My hobby is.../hobbies are....
hobbies?
What’s your favourite color? My favorite color is....
Do you have sisters or brothers? Yes. I do.
How many sisters or brothers do I have three brothers/sisters.
you have?
Can I have your Telp number? Yes. It’s..../No. Sorry.
It’s.....
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Examples:

A: Hi. Let me introduce myself. I’m

Sherly Chan. My friends usually
call me Sherly.
B: Hello. Glad to meet you. What’s
your last name again?
A: Me too. It’s Chan.
B: How do you spell that?
A: Sure. It’s C-H-A-N.
B: Alright. Thanks.
A: My pleasure.

A: Good afternoon. Let me

introduce myself. My full name
is Firly Sihaan. Everyone
usually calls me Firly.
B: Good afternoon, Mr. Sihaan.
It’s pleased to meet you here.
A: It’s nice to see you too.

Names and Titles

Gender Title Single Married
Male Mr. (The last name) √ √
Formal
Female Ms. (The last name) √ √
Miss. (The last name) √
Mrs. (Husband’s name) √

SPELLING:
R. 1
Be familiar with the ALPHABETS!

A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z
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Exercises

Let’s spell any word correctly!

1. Work with a partner and take turns spelling the following words by asking
each ather “How do you spell .......?”

1. AIRPORT 6. HOLIDAYS
2. FINGERS 7. RAINBOW
3. MESSAGE 8 REFRIGRATOR
4. MOUNTAIN 9. TICKETS
5. SHADOW 10. YELLOWISH

2. Write five English words and spell them to your partner. She/he has to write
the words and you judge whether they are correct or not.

D. Communication Skill

Role Play:
- In a group of two, please make a conversation that consists of the
expressions of greetings, introducing self, and saying good-bye.
- Please introduce yourself in front of the class. Tell your friends your
information as follows;
 Full name
 Nickname
 Age
 Address Pay
 Hobby/hobbies attention!

 Favourite colors, food and drink, artists, and songs

 Family
The following information
is privacy! Better don’t ask
them.

 Religion
 Marital status
 Age (sometimes)
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3.2 More expressions

 Greetings
Hello, …/ Hi, …
Good morning/
afternoon/ evening.
Good/ Nice to see you
again.
I’m glad/ happy/ pleased to see you.

How are you? - Fine, thanks. And you?

How have you been? - Very well. And you?
How are things? - Not too bad, thanks.
How is your girlfriend? - She’s fine.

 Introductions
Introducing oneself
Can/ May I introduce myself? My name’s Peter. Let me introduce myself. My
name’s …
I’d like to introduce myself. I’m … . I don’t think we’ve met. I’m … .

Introducing someone else

Can/ May I introduce a good friend of mine? This is … . Have you met … ?
I’d like you to meet … . I want you to meet … .

Making contact
Excuse me, are you Mrs … ? - Yes, that’s right.

Hello, you must be Mrs …

You are Mr …, aren’t you?
Have we met?

How do you do? - How do you do?

Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you, too.
Please, call me … . - Then you must call me … .
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 Good-byes
Good bye/ Bye/ I’ll say good bye/ See you later/
See you soon. I must go now.
I (really) must
be going. I must
be off.
I’m afraid I’ve got to go.
It’s getting (very/
rather) late. I’ll miss
my train.
They’re calling my flight.
I’ve got some things to
prepare for … . I’ve got a lot
to do this afternoon.
I want to get away before the traffic
gets too bad. I’ve enjoyed talking to
you.
It’s been (most) interesting talking to you.
It’s been a very useful meeting/
nice afternoon. Thanks for
everything.
Thank you for (all) your help.
Thank you for coming.

Have a good/ safe trip/ flight. - Thank you … (same to you).

Have a good weekend. - Same to you.
Enjoy the rest of your stay. - Same to you.

It was nice meeting you. - I really enjoyed meeting you, too.

I hope to see you again. - I hope so, too.
See you on the 13th. - See you.

I look forward to our next meeting. I look forward to seeing you again.
I look forward to seeing you when you’re next in London.

3.3 SMALL TALK

Weather
Kind of chilly this morning, isn’t it?
What a beautiful morning. A bit windy, but beautiful.
It’s never that hot at this time of the year.
It’s been raining for weeks. Is this never going to end?
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Weekend
How did you spend the weekend? Did you do anything special? How was your weekend?

Family
A: How’s Carol doing? I haven’t seen her for ages.
B: Oh, she’s fine. Just got a job with the Unilever.
A: That’s great news. We should get together one of these days. Annie would love to see
you both, too.
B: Sure. That’d be great. …

How are the kids?

Give my regards to your husband.
Why don’t you come over for dinner one of these days?

Sports
A: Did you see the game last night?
B: No, I missed it. Was it a good game?

Films
A: Have you seen the Corpse Bride? We went to see it last night.
B: How was it?
A: Mark thought it was hilarious, but I was a bit disappointed.

You should definitely go for it.

You must see that!

People
Have you heard? Monica is getting married.
Don’t tell anyone, but apparently Jennifer is going to be promoted.

Make questions about some of the topics above. Think of the best reply to the
questions.

Example: How’s the family? - They're very well, thank you.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ?
UNIT IV
LETTERS

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4.1 BUSINESS LETTERS

A. What is a business letter?

• A business letter is sent from a business or organization to another or to an

individual.

• Business letters are usually keyed on letterhead. The letterhead can consist of the
business’ name, address, phone/fax/email, and logo.

B. Basic Etiquette

 Be concise and to the point

o I have received your letter of the 15th day of this month.
o Thank you for your letter, dated November 15th.
 Active vs. passive
o Your order will be processed today. (formal)
o I will process your order today. (personal)
 Follow the tone of the sender’s message
o Formal / informal

C. Formatting a letter

The format (layout) is the visual organisation of a business letter. You can follow
many different formats when you create business letters. Be aware that there are
often differences depending upon location. The main business letter formats are:

o Style:
 Full-Block Style - All the elements are aligned to the left margin and
there are no indented lines. This is a standard block-style format that is
accepted by most businesses.
 Modified Block Style - The return address, date, closing and signature
start just to the right of the center of the page or may be flush with the right
margin. All body paragraphs begin at the left margin.
 Indented or Semi-Block Style - Similar to the modified block business
letter style except that the first line of each paragraph is indented.
o Paragraphs : should not be indented in this style of letter.
o Font style : Use a standard font style and font size i.e. Times New
Roman/Arial and 12 point font.
o Space :Single Space within paragraphs and double space between
paragraphs.

D. Major Parts of a Letter

1. Return Address: the address of the person writing the letter. Letterhead if the
letter is from a business.
2. Dateline: Complete and current date.
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3. Letter Address/Inside Address: the address of the person receiving the letter.
4. Salutation-the greeting of the letter. Example: Dear Sir or Madam:
5. Body: the message of the letter.
6. Complimentary Close: the ending of the letter. Example: Sincerely yours,

YOURS FAITHFULLY is used if you begin your letter Dear Sirs - Dear Sir -
Dear Madam - Dear Sir or Madam i.e. when you do not know the name or sex
of the person you are addressing

YOURS SINCERELY is used if the letter begins with a name. Dear Mrs Smith -
Dear Mr Jones
YOURS TRULY or TRULY YOURS is used in the USA to close business
and formal letters. You do not use these in formal correspondence in the UK.
7. Handwritten Signature, Name and Tilte: the author signs the letter after it
has been printed.
8. Enclosure: add this when you are sending other documents along with the letter.

E. Major Parts of a Letter

American Style British Style

According to the format but usually
Heading
aligned to the left
October 19, 2005 (month-day- year)
According to the format but usually
aligned to the left
Date (two lines below the heading)
The heading is usually placed
in the top right corner of the letter
(sometimes centred)
19 October 2005 (day-month-year)
Usually placed directly (or 1 blank line)
below the heading.

Dear Mr./Ms. Smith: Dear Dear Mr./Ms. Smith, Dear

Sir or Madam: Gentlemen: Sir or Madam, Dear Sirs,
Salutation After the salutation there is a colon After the salutation there is a comma(,)
(:)

Sincerely, Sincerely Sincerely,

Complimentary
yours, Yours truly, Yours sincerely,
close
Yours faithfully,
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F. Sample of Format of a Business Letter

G. More Samples of business letters

1. Inquiry

Dear ,
I am writing to inquire about your office furniture line.

We are expanding our office in Seoul and we will need

extra desks, chairs and filing cabinets. Could you please send me your catalog with
prices, sizes and colors for
those items? Yours

faithfully,
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2. Reply to the inquiry

Dear ,
Thank you for your inquiry. I am sending a catalog to you today which shows details of
office supplies we offer.

You can also see our entire products on our website at www.furnitureline.com. We
offer a 5% discount for orders made through our website.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Yours sincerely,
John Cho
Sales Executive

3. Apology

Dear ,
I am writing in regards to your order for office furniture.

I regret to inform you that we are unable to deliver the desks on time. This is as a result
of problems at our supplier’s factory. We have the desks on pages 37 and 38 of our
catalog in stock, however, in three different colors (brown, black, and white).

With regard to the chairs and filing cabinets, we will deliver the goods before 13
November, as agreed.

With apologies, Yours

sincerely,
John Cho
Sales Executive

4. Accepting an invitation

Dear ,

Thank you for your invitation for the forthcoming event. The theme is certainly
innovative and groundbreaking, and it would be an honor to be a part of this exciting
event.

Please find my acceptance note enclosed. If any other information is required, do not
hesitate to reach me at my office.

Thank you again for the invitation.

Sincerely,
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5. Thank you

Dear ,

Thank you for all the assistance you have provided me during our recent project.

I appreciate the information and advice you have given, as well as the knowledge you have
shared with me. Your expertise and help have been invaluable during this process.

Again, thank you so much. I sincerely appreciate your generosity. Best

Regards,

H. Basic Email Format

EXERCISES

1. Find a business letter and identify its elements

2. Write a business letter to invite a business partner to the opening ceremony of

a new branch office. Exchange your letter with you friend’s.

3. Write a reply letter to your friend’s.

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More examples of business letters

Hello Karl

Just a quick note to confirm that I’m coming to Berlin on May 5 and I’ll stay
there until May 7. I hope we can meet to discuss our production requirements
for next year. Please let me know when it would suit you.

See you soon

Chris

NewTech Ltd
21 Clifton Road
Portsmouth PR4 7PY

Mr Karl Zorn
Production manager, TSP Technologies
Georgenstrasse 132
Berlin 3287
Germany

Dear Mr Zorn

Re: Visit to Berlin

Further to our telephone conversation, I would like to confirm my next visit to

Berlin. I hope to be in Berlin on May 5, 6 and 7, and I would be very pleased
if we could meet to discuss our production requirements for next year. Please
let me know when it would be convenient for you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely

Chris O’Connell
Chris O’Connell

4. Correct the mistakes in the following business letter.

February 21th

Dear Alan Green

Thank you for your letter from February 18 and for your interest in our products.
I am sorry to hear that you won’t be able to attend our presentation on March but I hope we can to arrange a
later date. We’re planning another presentation for April 11. I attach a copy of our latest catalogue and prize list.
Contact me again if you need any more informations.
I look forward to hear from you.
Your sinsirely
Paul Kominsky
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4.2 Curriculum Vitae

A. What is a curriculum vitae?

• a selling tool
• outlines your skills and experience
• opportunity to present yourself in the best possible light

B. Basic Rules

• Highlight your experience

• Show personal attributes and achievements
• Show your education and related training
• Make yourself attractive, interesting, worth considering
• Make the CV short & easy to read
• DO NOT oversell yourself

C. Order of Contents in CV

1. Name and address

2. Contact Details
3. Career Objectives
Your career objective tells the employer what you are really looking for in a
position.
Example for team work job: I want to work in a team where we can take on
new and exciting challenges.
4. Educational Qualification
Should be written in a reverse chronological order With percentage of marks
and name of the Institution Year of passing
5. Experiences / employment history
If you have done any paid work, give some details here. It includes Part time
jobs tuition, data entry, etc.

You may have taken a position during your holidays

For example:
January 2015 to present: Sales Assistant, Rama retails shop
As a part time sales assistant, I am responsible for assisting customer with
their enquiries and processing sale transactions.
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6. Skillsets and personal attributes

This section tells the employer what skills you have that fit the position they are
looking for.
For example:
Communication skill – I have been a member of the debating team at school
Basic Computer Skills – I regularly use email to communicate with other people
and the internet to research topics of interest.
7. Voluntary work (if you have done any)
Some activities that you may have done on a voluntary basis
This area will help you to tell an employer how you have learnt new skills, worked
with a team and learnt responsibilities for your assigned work.
For examples: Volunteered library work, Organizing educational tours, and
Mobilizing fund for some disaster areas

8. Awards (if you have any)

Awards demonstrate your achievements to your employer
9. Extracurricular activities, interests and hobbies
In this section you can demonstrate your strengths to an employer
If you have a limited experiences, this is a valuable tool for demonstrating your
abilities to an employer.
10. For example:
Playing Football / any team games
11. References
This is the final part of the C.V.
Include the names, organizations and contact numbers of people who can act as
referees for you.
Give them a call and ask their willingness to act as a referee for you.

EXERCISES

1. Study the Sample CV and identity the elements.

2. Find a CV and analyze its elements. Compare with the sample, and
describe the similarities and differences.

3. Find a job vacancy that you wish to apply and write a suitable CV to
apply for the job.
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SAMPLE OF CURRICULUM VITAE

FELICIA ANDORA KUSUMA

Jln. Klaten-jatinom, Jamburejo, Manjung, Ngawen,
Klaten, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia fa_kusuma@yahoo.com
Phone: +62-815-7225-1200, +62-274-7766554

Objective
To apply for Marketing Position in a Financial or Bank Institution

Personal Information
Place/Date of Birth : Klaten, Central Java, October 23, 1995
Sex : Male

Education
2012 - 2016 Management Study Program, Faculty of Economics, Sanata Dharma
University, Yogyakarta
2009 - 2012 Senior High School, SMA Sedes Sapientie Semarang, Central Java
2006 - 2009 Junior High School, SMP Pangudi Luhur, Klaten, Central Java

Work Experience
January 2015 to present: Sales Assistant, Rama Retails Shop, Sleman, Yogyakarta
As a part time sales assistant, I am responsible for assisting customer with their
enquiries and processing sale transactions

Course/Training/Seminar
2012-2013 English Course, Intermediate level, LIA Yogyakarta

Awards and Scholarships

2011 First Winner of Badminton Competition in Klaten District, Central Java

Skills
Computer Skills:
1. Adobe Premier 3
2. MS Office 2010
Language Ability
1. Javanese (mother tongue)
2. Indonesian (national language)
3. English (active writing/speaking)

Voluntary Work/Social Organization

20011 – 2013 Chairperson of Catholic Youth Organization, Klaten, Central Java

Refereces
1. Richardo Suharto
Sales Manager of Rama Retails Shop
Jl. Arjuna No. 116, Sleman, Yogyakarta
Phone: 0274-516666
email: richard.suharto@gmail.com
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2. Daniel Raharja
Dean of Faculty of Economics, Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta
Phone: 0274-544555
email: dani_raharja@usd.ac.id

I hereby declare that the above written particulars are true to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Yogyakarta, 08 September 2015

Felicia Andora Kusuma

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4.3 Cover Letter

A. What is a cover letter?

• It is an application letter for a job.

• A cover letter is a formal introduction to your resume or CV and accompanies it
when applying for a job.
• It presents your interest, qualifications, and availability to the employer.

B. Contents of a Cover Letter

1. Headings
Name
Address
City, Province, Postal Code
Phone number
Date

2. Salutation/Greeting

3. Opening paragraph:

It contains:
The position you are applying for and the competition number if given Where you saw the
posting, include name and date of publication If you were referred for the position, give the
name of that person Express your interest for the position
4. Middle paragraph/Body

It explains:
Why you are suited for the job
How your skills and qualifications match the specific job requirements in the add
Include related experience, training, and attributes

5. Closing paragraph

It should:
Restate your interest in the position and mention how you will be an asset to the
company
State your interest in meeting with the employer for an interview to discuss your
skills and passion in person
List your contact information and when you can be reached to book your
interview
Include your home phone number, cell number and or email address.

6. Complementary Closings

Yours Truly/Sincerely
Signature and enclosure (Enc. or Encl.)
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EXAMPLE

Jl. Melati No. 180

Kalasan, Sleman 55581

August 17, 2015

Mary Smith
Recruiter Department of
Matahari Dept. Store
Jl. Jend. Sudirman 25
Yogyakarta 55002

Dear Ms. Smith,

I am writing in response to your posting on the Jakarta Post for the Store Assitant
Manager. I believe my qualifications make me an excellent candidate for the position. I
possess more than two years of sales marketing experience in a retails shop.

Throughout my career I have demonstrated the ability to establish excellent client

relationships and to develop and implement innovative solutions to address a wide
variety of market demands. I have excellent organizational abilities and strong decision-
making skills.
Enclosed is my CV for your review. I would appreciate the chance to meet with you to
discuss the ways in which I can help the Department of ABC achieve its goals and
objectives. I can be reached at the phone numbers listed on my résumé.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Iwant A. Job
Iwant A. Job

Enc.

EXERCISES

1. Study the Sample Cover Letter on the next page and identity the elements

2. Find an example of a cover letter and analyze its elements. Compare with
the sample, and describe the similarities and differences.
3. Find a job vacancy that you wish to apply and write a suitable cover letter
to apply for the job.
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4. Arrange the following extracts from a letter of application.

a I am presently employed by a small computer company, but I feel that I am not
using my knowledge of software engineering to the full. I am looking for a more
challenging position where my field of specialisation could be exploited in a more
stimulating environment. As you will notice on my enclosed CV, the job you are
offering suits both my personal and professional interests.

b I would be pleased to discuss my curriculum vitae with you in more detail. Please do
not hesitate to contact me if you require further information. I look forward to
hearing from you.

c Dear Ms Johansson

d 12 January 2004

e I am writing to apply for the position of Director of Software Development which

was advertised on your company website.

f 31 Bloomington Street
London
SK45 BX123

g Carry Johansson
12 Hamilton Street
Brighton
FH2 6KX

h Peter Sellers

i Yours sincerely
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JOB INTERVIEW

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Job Interview

A. What is a job interview?

It is a type of employment test that involves a conversation between a job applicant

and representative of the employing organization.[1] Interviews are one of the most
popularly used devices for employee selection.

B. Best Job Interviewing Tips for Job-Seekers

Interviews require much research and planning. Generally, you should do the
following when preparing for interview.

1. Find information about the Employer, Hiring Manager, Job Opportunity.

2. Review Common Interview Questions and Prepare Responses.
3. Dress for Success, choose your outfit the night before, wear smart business
attire with comfortable, polished shoes.
4. Arrive on Time for the Interview
5. Make Good First Impressions to Everyone You Encounter.
6. Review your CV and application letter.

C. How to make a good impression during the interview

Generally, you should:

1. answer questions clearly and concisely;

2. avoid talking about any personal problems;
3. be as enthusiastic as possible;
4. be well-mannered with any staff that you meet before the interview;
5. display positive body language, speaking clearly, smiling frequently and
retaining eye contact;
6. don't badmouth any previous employers;
7. give a firm handshake to your interviewer(s) before and after;
8. highlight your best attributes, experiences and achievements, based around
the skills that you've identified as important to the organisation, and evidencing
them with practical examples;
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9. inform your interviewer(s) that you're available to answer any follow-up questions;
10. relax and sit naturally, but without slouching in your chair or leaning on the desk;
11. show your hands, as this is a sign of honesty;

EXAMPLE

Study the example of a job interview below!

Interviewer (Ms. Alicia Anderson); Interviewee (Mr. David Foster)

Ms. Anderson (A) (Opens door, shakes hands) Good morning, Mr. Foster.
Mr. Foster (F) Good morning, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Anderson.
A How do you do? Pleas take a seat. It’s quite the rainy day outside, isn’
F Yes. Luckily, you have a nice underground parking lot that helped me avoid the worst of
it. I must say that this is an impressive building.
A Thank you. We like working here. Now, let me see. You’ve come to the
F Yes. I read the vacancy in the Jakarta Post and I think I’d be ideal for the position.
A interview for the
Allright. Let’s go position
over yourofCV.
e-commerce manager, haven’t you?
F Certainly. I’ve been working as the regional assistant director fo marketing
A And what did you do before that?
F at the Bethamart
Before that, I wasRetails
a StoreShops for the
Manager pastof3the
of one years.
Bethamart Shop.
A Well, I see you have done well with Bethamart. Can you give me some more details
about your responsibilities as a regional assistant director?
F Yes, I’ve been in charge of personnel training for our internet customer service
representatives over the past three years.
A Can you tell me a little bit about what you have been doing in your training?
F We’ve been working on improving customer satisfaction through an innovation e-
commerce solution which provide real-time chat service help to visitors to the site.
A Interesting. Is there anything in particular you feel would be useful her at this company?
F I understand that you have been expanding your e-commerce to include social network
features
A Yes, that’s correct.

I think my experience in customer relations via the internet in real-time put me in the
F
position of understanding what works and what doesn’t.
A Could you give me a bit more details on that?
Sure. If customers aren’t satisfied the the service they receive online, they won’t come
F back. It’s much easier to lose customers online. That’s why you need to make sure that
you do the right thing from the first time.
A I see you’ve learned a lot in the short time you’ve been working with e- commerce.
Yes. It’s an exciting field to be working in. I hope I would be part of your e- commerce
F
team.
Well, it’s been nice talking to you. We need time before we come to the decision.
A
We would contact you as soon as we have the decision.
F Sure. I’d be looking forward to hearing some good news.
A Thank you for coming, Mr. Foster. Have a good day.
F You’re welcome, Ms. Anderson. Have a good day, too.
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THE ASSESSMENTS OF INTERVIEW

EXERCISES

Here is a list of possible questions in a job interview.

1. Try to answer the questions. You may draft your answers before.

1. Could you tell us a bit about yourself?

2. What do you know about this company?
3. Why do you want this job?
4. Why should we hire you?
5. What experience do you have that relates to this position?
6. What are your strengths?
7. What are your weaknesses?
8. Why did you leave the last job?
9. What is your carreer plan?
10. What do you consider your best achievent?
11. Tell me about a problem you had or a mistake you made at a job and how you
solved or corrected it?
12. Do you have any question for us?

2. Find a partner to play the roles of an interviwer and interviewee. Use the
questions and answers from the previous task.
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