5 top tips for writing English correspondence

 

5 top tips for writing English correspondence  

1) Use correct grammar 

Make sure to check your written correspondence for grammar mistakes. Grammar errors can distract from your message and give you an unprofessional appearance.

2) Follow the proper format

Use the proper format, such as cover letter, business letter and thank-you letter. Include the date, the recipient's name and address and any other relevant information that may be required.

3) Use vocabulary appropriate for the situation.

Use informal language and formal language for various contexts in everyday life.

4) Know your reader

It’s important when writing English correspondence. Depending on the reader you are writing to, choose the right language and tone.

 

5) Be clear and succinct.

Your message must be delivered in a clear and straightforward way. To make your message understandable, use simple language and clear phrase construction.

1.How to write socially

Grammar

 A common way to structure a postcard is to start by saying about what’s going on your holiday(past continuous, present simple). Next is to say what you have been doing since you arrived (past simple, present perfect, present perfect continuous). Last thing is to finish by mentioning your plans for the next couple of days.

Vocabulary

obligation(n.) ภาระหน้าที่

utility room(n.) ห้องเอนกประสงค์

2. How to exchange information through letters/ emails

Grammar

The past perfect tense 

We use the past perfect tense to talk about an event that happened before another event in the past 

For example :  I had wanted a new bicycle for ages!  (She wanted a bicycle for a long time and then someone gave her one.)

Vocabulary

 Gratitude (n.) การแสดงความขอบคุณ

Admiration (n.) ชื่นชม

3.How to write formally for complaint and job-hunting

Grammar
Reported Speech (Indirect speech) is useful when complaining because complaint involve things that were said or promised to. Use a tense which is further back in the past (backshift)

For example:

I was told by your manager that I could have refund.

Vocabulary

Qualification (n.)  คุณสมบัติ 

Relevant (adj.) ที่เกี่ยวข้อง

4. How to write online for a reading public

Grammar

Present simple tense indicates an action which happens in the present, unchanging situations, general truths, scientific facts and frequently occurring events. 

Example : The hotel is ideally located for sightseeing around Boston.  

Vocabulary

Spectacular (adj.) งดงาม, ประทับใจ

Spacious (adj.) กว้างขวาง

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Writing review online

 

Writing review online 🛍️🛒

        When we buy a product online, we can review it to help other customers make their choices. Writing reviews is an expression of our opinions about a service or product. You have to be polite and professional. If you are angry about a product or service, wait until you’ve calmed down before writing a review. And if you tried to fix the problem, make sure you include the result in the review and all the important details.

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Writing an interesting tweet

 

Writing an interesting tweet🐦

        Twitter is a popular application. People use it to catch up on news or make friends. Tweeting requires a special skill to write succinctly under 280 characters. Writing tweets with lots of capitalization will get people annoyed, and it's so hard to read. The hashtag (#) is an important concept on Twitter. By putting a # before a word, we can connect with other users who share our interests.

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Writing job-hunting!

 

Writing job-hunting💂

        Writing CVs is very important for everyone who want to apply their job and students  for applying for an internship.You have to write it with the latest experience from a previous job or from an internship. You also have to write references that ensuring your skills and work performance. This is the most important thing that can make you get a job!

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Writing formally for complaint

 

Writing formally for complaint 👻

         When you have any problems when going to restaurants, any hotel, or anywhere and the staff didn’t take any actions and didn’t care about your problem! You can write an email for complaint to their company. But be careful to write it formally. You can express your feeling but don’t be rude and don’t forget to write how the situation’s going. Then, you should tell them what you want how the problem to be solve is.

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Write a thoughtful apology email.

 

Write a thoughtful apology email.✍🏻

        Writing an email of apology should be polite and express your regret for what you've done. It begins with formal writing detailing our acknowledgment of our mistakes and our sincere apologies for previous acts. Thus, I really would like to be responsible. And proceed with another apology before promising the issue wouldn't happen again.

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Writing a thank you letter is easy!

Writing a thank you letter is easy!😆📝

        I would like to highlight how writing thank you letter is an essential part of everyday life. Where the greeting and sender's address come first. Include an expression of gratitude. And close with a thank you letter that is signed with your name (no sign-off). There are many reactions that can be expressed, such as gratitude,  pleasure, surprise, and admiration.

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