miércoles, 26 de septiembre de 2012

The opening paragraph of a letter should state the purpose of the letter


The opening paragraph of a letter should state the purpose of the letter. The middle paragraph(s) should explain the details, beginning a new paragraph for each main point. The closing paragraph should state the course of action needed or repeat the purpose of the letter. Always use the appropriate phraseology for opening and closing.

Be clear about the point being made in each paragraph; topic sentences are very important.

Register is another important thing in letter writing; always bear in mind who you are talking to and how this should affect the ‘tone’ of your letter. Remember to use the appropriate vocabulary for both formal and informal letters.

Another very important point is the use of linking words and phrases. This doesn't mean that should use linking words without knowing what you're saying!

The style of the letter varies depending on who it is addressed to. For instance, a letter to someone you do not know requires a formal style, a letter to someone you know but are not intimate with requires a semi-formal style, whereas a letter to a friend requires an informal style.

Formal style
The greeting (Dear Sir/Madam, Dear Mr / Ms Lee,)
Frequent use of passive
Formal Language (complex sentences, non colloquial English)
No contracted forms (e.g. it's), nor clippings (e.g. info, ad), nor inappropriate abbreviations (e.g. CU, asap)
The ending (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully)

Semi-formal style
Formal greetings (Dear Mr/Ms + surname,)
Informal  endings (Best wishes, / Yours, + first name / full name)
Respectful tone, in any case
Pronouns should not be omitted and idioms should be carefully used.

Informal style
The greeting (Dear Alexa, Dear dad,)
Informal language and style (idioms, colloquial English)
Abbreviated forms, pronouns omitted
The ending (Yours / Love / Best Wishes / Regards / Cleo)

Another Transactional Letter - Invitations. Do the exercise and then copy the resulting letter!

WRITE A 120-180 WORD TRANSACTIONAL LETTER ON THE FOLLOWING

INFORMAL

1)You recently stayed with an English penfriend and his or her family. Write a letter thanking them for their hospitality.

FORMAL

2) You had a very bad meal at a restaurant recently.  Write a letter about the food and the service.


Example

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing about the advertising for your school I have seen recently. Some of my friends and I are interested in spending a holiday in your school.

Could you please tell me how far is Cotsford from your school? I addition to that we would like to know which is the nearest airport and is there a transfer available.

We like to come for two weeks in August. It this possible and if so when could we start?

We like to know how much it costs and what is included? To be more specific, we like to know if all the afternoon activities are included. What's more is the equipment provided?

Finally we like to know how we could pay?

I'm looking forward to your reply.

Yours faithfully.

If you write a transactional letter on any topic and wish to send it, to illustrate the theory, you'll be welcome!

What are the 6 steps when writing a transactional letter?


1- Start your letter in a properly way:
Don't forget the real purpose of your letter, to whom, why and what you'll write in your letter; if you have clear this part you can start writing your letter.
2- Planning:
Please write no more than 150 words or is possible that the another person don't understand you, be pretty short in the writing. You decide if the letter will be formal or informal choosing the best style and using a proper language. Also you must be clear with the question when you are writing to.
3- The paragraphs:
You must start with a simple paragraph where the beginning will be a greeting or gratitude to other person; the next two paragraphs should the real meaning of your letter, try to explain in a correct way the intention of your letter and make the question; finally you close the text with a simple sentence to other person.
4- Writing by yourself:
If you use your own words you are proving your abilities writing letters, a good handwriting made by yourself will show to others your wide vocabulary.
5- Appropiate style:
Depending of the real purpose you must have clear which words you will use, if you´re going to write to a friend, family, boss, unknown people or a consultant is necessary to know the formal and informal way of the letters. Please don't exagerate or put words that aren't necessary, using easy vocabulary is better.
6- Final check: 
Take your time to check your letter one more time, if you are no sure about your coherence in the writing please correct the grammar or expresions that possibly aren't well.
What is the most important that you should take into account at the time of writing a transactional letter?
The most important in the moment to write transactional letters is be sure about the purpose, whom you are writing to and what you want obtain with the answer of the other person, keep in mind that always we must know first of all the intention of the writing.

TRANCITIONAL LETTER



TRANCITIONAL  LETTER


We write a transactional letter 1) to respond to some kind of written input. This input may be a letter, an advertisement, an invitation, notes, etc, or a combination of these.

When we write a transactional letter, we have to:

Read the rubric carefully, underlining the key words/phrases
Choose a writing style depending on who we are writing to (informal, semi-formal or formal)
Cover all the points in the rubric in full sentences.
We should use our own words.

E- MAIL


Good morning sir   Hernandez ,
I would like  know  if is interesting in  give informations a his group peers  about  the interview that will the day  first the  October.

Is interview is in  charge  of the Mrs. Jhon Paul  of educative department.

He have in your speech the following points:

1.            English grammar
2.            participation of the teacher as a mediator of second language
3.            interpretation of education policies
4.            realization of projects that encourage student interest in the second speaks English 


I would like  that you give the mensage a your peers, of course  if you want .

Thank you 

NETIQUETTE


NETIQUETTE


netiquette is the term for all the generally accepted rules of etiquette that are expected to be used while on the internet, or  communicating on the internet  Netiquette isn´t  used with  friendly  conversation amongst friends, but is used in more formal letters to the business men and  women , and used while communicating 
whith these rules now , since a huge percentage of business in conducter  on line.
what they have  in commorn some of these countries is their languaje and religion. 

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