Конспект урока «Структура и стиль формального и неформального письма»

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  Letter Writing
  Formal and Informal Letters
  

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  The characteristics of formal style:
  The greeting (Dear Mr Rydd or Dear Sir/Madam)
  The use of Passive voice
  Formal Language (complex sentences, non-spoken English)
  No short forms
  The closing remark (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully)
  

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  The characteristics of informal style:
  The greeting (Dear John, Dear Mum)
  Informal language style (spoken English)
  Short forms, pronouns omitted.
  The closing remark (Yours, Love, Best wishes)
  

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  Read the following sentences and say what kind of language is used here: formal or informal.
  

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  1.I am writing to request your advice on a business matter.
  Formal
  2.I look forward to receiving any information which might be of help.
  Formal
  3. I’m writing to say how sorry I am for the misunderstanding.
  Informal
  
  

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  4. I trust this matter will receive your immediate attention.
  
  Formal
  5. Well, that’s all my news for now. Write back soon.
  Informal
  6. Thank you again for the invitation and I hope we can get together some other time.
  Informal
  

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  7. Once again, thanks for your help.
  Informal
  8. I am writing to inform you that courses will commence on July 4th.
  Formal
  9. Hope this advice has helped.
  Informal
  10. I’m writing to invite you to our party.
  Informal
  

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  Match the sentences with the types of letters.
  I am writing to ask you for a favour.
  I am facing a problem which I hope you might be able to help me with.
  I wish to thank you for the lovely gift.
  I’m writing to invite you to a party.
  I am pleased to be able to assist you in your enquiries about …..
  
  c) letter of request
  
  d) letter asking for advice
  
  
  g) letter expressing thanks
  
  e) letter of invitation
  
  b) letter giving information
  
  

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  I would like to apply for the position of ……
  
  I’d be glad to come to the celebration ….
  
  I want to express my strong dissatisfaction with …..
  
  I’m so sorry for what I did.
  
  I was so upset when I heard the sad news.
  
  
  h) letter of application for a job
  
  
  f) letter accepting an invitation
  
  
  a) letter of complaint
  
  
  j) letter of apology
  
  i) letter expressing sympathy
  

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  A good formal letter consists of:
  the correct greeting (Dear Mrs Newton, Dear Sir/Madam)
  an introduction in which we state the reason we are writing.
  the main body in which we develop our subject, introducing each main point in separate paragraphs.
  a final paragraph in which we sum up what we talked about before or we express our wish for something to be done
  an appropriate ending (Yours sincerely/Yours faithfully, + signature + full name)
  

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  A good informal letter consists of:
  the correct greeting (Dear Mary)
  giving thanks for the letter and excuse for not writing for a long time
  the main body in which we answer the pen friend’s questions and ask three questions on the given topic, introducing each main point in separate paragraphs
  a final paragraph in which we mention the reason of finishing the letter
  an appropriate ending (Yours, Love, Best wishes)
  

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  Write a letter A – G in each space to label the parts of the letter.
  

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  Look at the phrases underlined in the informal letter. Find phrases in the formal letter which have a similar meaning.
  … fine for you to stay here …. – I am pleased to confirm your reservation …
  I’ll make sure there’s somewhere for you to park … - I will reserve a parking space for you ….
  I’m sending you … - I enclose ….
  I’m sure you’ll have a great time here! – I hope that you will have a pleasant stay with us.
  …. Do get in touch if you’ve got any questions … - …do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries. –
  I can’t wait to see you again. – I look forward to welcoming you …
  

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  Listen to Emily’s letter and answer the following questions:
  How does Emily begin her letter?
  What has she been doing?
  
  What is she going to buy this afternoon?
  How does Emily end her letter?
  
  She begins with Dear and first name.
  She has been spending her time practising for a musical festival.
  She is going to buy some clothes.
  She ends her letter with “With love” and her name.
  

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  Complete the two letters with words and phrases from the box.
  16a
  15.11.10
  Dear Mrs McGowan
  I read
  I am interested in
  Please send
  the above address
  Yours sincerely
  9. Monday
  10. Hi Antonella!!
  11. Just a quick note to say
  12. I’m sure I’ll really enjoy reading it.
  13. I’m sending you
  14. All my love,
  15. Colin
  

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  Answer the following True/False statements
  1. Colloquial English can be used in formal letters.
  False
  2. You end a formal letter with “Yours, + first name.”
  False
  3. If you begin with “Dear Sir/Madam”, you must end with “Yours faithfully.”
  True
  
  

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  4. Abbreviated/Short forms can be used in informal letters.
  True
  5. The introductory paragraph gives full details about the subject of the letter.
  False
  6. The Passive form is not appropriate in a formal letter.
  False
  

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  Thank you!
  

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• Учить учащихся определять структуру и стиль формального и неформального письма.
• Тренировать учащихся в употреблении лексики формального и неформального письма.
• Развитие воображения, памяти, разностороннего интереса к изучению английского языка, инициативы, переносу знаний, умений в новые ситуации.
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