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2. Writing

2.1. A formal letter or email

In a formal email or letter you write to a person in an official role (for
example, an employee at a company) for a particular purpose (for example, to make an enquiry).

Example task: You see an advertisement in English Learners magazine.
Write an email of enquiry.

International Summer Camp, Bath-beginner, elementary and intermediate courses. Contact Mrs Lawrence (info@bath_sum_school.org).
Get ideas
  • Think about why you are writing. For example, to find out information (what?), to apply for a job (which?), etc.
  • Make notes of key things to include (e.g. statements or questions to ask).

Plan
  • Organize your ideas into paragraphs. Use a new paragraph for each new main idea. For example:
  • Now think about layout. Formal emails do not need to include any addresses or dates. Formal letters usually include addresses and dates at the top like this:
Your address--
The address of the person you are writing to The date
Write
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