Here is a 123-word draft letter:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to inquire about English language courses at your school. I have an intermediate level of English and am currently studying business administration at my local university.
I would like information on intensive English courses focused on improving my speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for academic purposes. In particular, I am interested in courses that provide practice presenting to groups and participating in discussions. As my studies require strong English abilities, I hope to gain fluency and confidence using English in an academic setting.
Please send me your course catalog and details on start dates and costs. I look forward to hearing back from you soon about course options that could help advance
Here is a 123-word draft letter:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to inquire about English language courses at your school. I have an intermediate level of English and am currently studying business administration at my local university.
I would like information on intensive English courses focused on improving my speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for academic purposes. In particular, I am interested in courses that provide practice presenting to groups and participating in discussions. As my studies require strong English abilities, I hope to gain fluency and confidence using English in an academic setting.
Please send me your course catalog and details on start dates and costs. I look forward to hearing back from you soon about course options that could help advance
Here is a 123-word draft letter:
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to inquire about English language courses at your school. I have an intermediate level of English and am currently studying business administration at my local university.
I would like information on intensive English courses focused on improving my speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for academic purposes. In particular, I am interested in courses that provide practice presenting to groups and participating in discussions. As my studies require strong English abilities, I hope to gain fluency and confidence using English in an academic setting.
Please send me your course catalog and details on start dates and costs. I look forward to hearing back from you soon about course options that could help advance
Task 1. Read the letter and tick the things Paola mentions.
□ what she is studying at the moment
□ her language level □ the type of English she wants to study □ the skills she wants to practise Task 1. Read the letter and tick the things Paola mentions.
■ what she is studying at the moment
□ her language level ■ the type of English she wants to study ■ the skills she wants to practise Task 2. Complete the table with these words and phrases.
Dear Sir ⁄ Madam formal informal
All the best starting a letter if you … Yours faithfully … know persons name ¹ ² Dear John … don’t know persons name ³ Dear Sir ⁄ Madam Yours sincerely ending a letter if you … Love, Kiko … know persons name ⁴ ⁵ Dear Mr Austin ⁶ All the best
… don’t know persons name ⁷
Task 2. Complete the table with these words and phrases.
Dear Sir ⁄ Madam formal informal
All the best starting a letter if you … Yours faithfully … know persons name ¹ Dear Mr Austin ² Dear John Dear John … don’t know persons name ³ Dear Sir ⁄ Madam Yours sincerely ending a letter if you … Love, Kiko … know persons name ⁴ Yours sincerely ⁵ Love, Kiko Dear Mr Austin ⁶ All the best
… don’t know persons name ⁷ Yours faithfully
Task 3. Match highlighted phrases with their meanings.
1. Can you could you and
2. Please can you 3. about 4. I like the idea of 5. also want 6. more 7. Please write back soon Task 3. Match highlighted phrases with their meanings.
1. Can you could you and would you be able to
2. Please can you would be grateful if 3. about with reference to 4. I like the idea of I am interested 5. also want I would also like 6. more further 7. Please write back soon I look forward to hearing from you What are these called? Accommodation
What are these
called? Task 3. Write a formal letter to an English language school.
1. Who are you writing to?
2. What is your language level? 3. What information do you need? 4. Do you have any special interests? 5. Do you need an accommodation? 6. What skills do you want to practice?