A Formal LetterObjectivesTo practise writing a formal letterTo practise using linking words for condition(as long as ， provided that ， whether,if ) Read the letter on page 12 and think1.Is it a formal or informal letter?2.Should the letter of inquiry be formal or informal?Before writing Writing style of the letterInformal Formal Hi, thereI’m writingI want I don’t see whyyou say thatBy the wayDear Sir/ MadamI am writingI would likeI would be grateful if you could explain whyI read thatIn additionWriting style of the letterInformal Formal I want to knowJust tell meSend meASAPWrite soonCheersI would like to knowCould you please tell meCould you please send meas soon as possibleI look forward to hearing from youYours faithfullyWhat makes up an inquiry letter?• The purpose• Specific inquiry.• Your request, gratitude or apology• Greetings and introductionPara1:greetings + introduction +purposeLayoutPara2:Specific inquiryPara3:Your request, gratitude or apologybeginningbodyending咨询的表达技巧•I am writing to ask for information about...•I would like to inquire about…•I am greatly concerned about…•I am eager to know if…….•I would like to know whether….•Is it convenient for you to tell me……?•It would be appreciated if you could provide us with...结尾表达技巧•Thank you for your time and consideration.•Many thanks to your assistance.•I am looking forward to hearing from you.(...to your reply)我写信想询问 .... 的信息我也非常关心我迫切的想知道是否我想知道是否I am writing to ask for information about...I am concerned about…I would like to know whether….I am eager to know if…….你是否方便告诉我如果你提供 ( 信息 ) 我将会非常感谢It would be greatly appreciated if you could provide us with...I would appreciate it if...
