A Letter of Application

A letter of application may be written when we apply for a permanent/temporary job or educational course. It is usually formal; therefore, the appropriate language and expressions should be used.

Лист-заявка може бути написаний, коли ми подаємо заяву щодо постійної або тимчасової роботи або навчального курсу. Він зазвичай офіційний, тому потрібно використовувати відповідний стиль мовлення та вирази.

Структура:

1. Reason for writing. Причина написання листа.

I am writing with regard to your advertisement

I am writing to apply for the post / job / position of/which I saw advertised in ..., etc. 

2. Qualifications and training. Кваліфікація та пройдене/завершене навчання.

3. Previous experience. Досвід у даній сфері

for the last/past year I have been working as ... since / for... 

I have had experience of... 

Two years ago I was employed as ... 

I worked as ... before ..., etc.

4. Qualities and skills. Особистісні характеристики та навички

patient 

alert

skilful

open-minded

dedicated

organised

approachable

understanding

calm

imaginative

logical

creative

knowledgeable

kind

confident

able to cope in a crisis

good communication skills

able to work under pressure

sense of humour

polite

conscientious

tolerant

5. Closing remarks. Завершення листа

I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience 

Please contact me regarding any queries you may have 

I enclose my CV and I would be glad to attend an interview at any time convenient to you 

I look forward to hearing from you in due course, etc.

6. Name and Surname. Ім‘я та прізвище

A Letter of Application

A letter of Application

Task 1.

You have decided to spend some time working this summer. You have seen an advertisement in the paper for lifeguards to work for a month on one of the most popular beaches in Sussex. Write a letter asking to be considered for one of the positions.

Task 2.

You have decided to spend some time working this summer. You have seen the following advertisement in the paper. Write a letter asking to be considered the position.

Task 3.

You have decided to spend some time working this summer. You have seen the following advertisement in the paper. Write a letter asking to be considered for the position.

Accepting / Refusing an Invitation

Letters accepting/refusing an invitation can be formal or informal. 

Лист прийняття або відхилення запрошення може бути офіційний або неофіційний. 

In letters accepting an invitation, we begin by expressing thanks for the invitation. Further comments can be included such as asking the person whether there is anything we can do, or asking for more information concerning the invitation.

У листі прийняття запрошення, ми починаємо з подяки за запрошення. Потім, зазвичай задають запитання, чи ми можемо у чомусь допомогти у підготовці, або запитання щодо більш докладної інформації.

Структура:

1. Thanks for the invitation. Подяка за запрошення

Formal

I am writing to thank you for the kind invitation

Thank you for the kind invitation which I would be honoured to accept, etc.

Informal

Thanks for the invitation to ...,... sounds lovely ..., etc. 

2. Acceptance of the invitation. Прийняття запрошення

3. Further comments. Подальші коментарі
4. Probable Questions. Запитання, що виникли

5. Closing remarks. Завершення листа

Formal

I look forward to seeing you

We await the event with great anticipation, etc.

Informal

See you then

We're really looking forward to it, etc.

6. Name / Full Name

In letters refusing an invitation, we begin by expressing thanks for the invitation, and we go on to give reasons why we are unable to accept it.

У листі відхилення запрошення, ми спочатку висловлюємо подяку за запрошення, а потім пояснюємо причини, чому ми не можемо прийняти його.

Структура:

1. Thanks for the invitation. Подяка за запрошення

Formal

We thank you for your recent invitation to ... but etc.            

Informal

Thanks for the invitation, but

Thanks for inviting me to ..., but

I'm afraid I can't come, etc.

2. Refusal of the invitation. Відхилення запрошення

3. Giving reasons Пояснення причин

4. Feelings about refusal. Почуття з приводу відхилення запрошення
5. Closing remarks. Завершення листа

Formal

I am sorry to miss the opportunity of

Thank you again for the invitation

I hope we will have the opportunity to meet, etc.

Informal

I hope we can get together some other time

I'm really sorry we'll have to miss it, etc.

6. Name / Full Name

Informal Letter

Formal Letter

1. Differentiate the style. Choose formal or informal. 

Do exercise 1.

2. Match the beginnings and the endings of the letters

Do exercise 2.

Task 1.

You have received an invitation to a birthday party. Write a letter accepting the invitation and suggesting that you organise the music.

Task 2.

The head of your firm and his wife are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary and have invited you to the event. Write a letter thanking them for the invitation and saying why you will be unable to attend.

                                                                                                      Source: Successful Writing

Linking Words for any Type of Writing

Source: Mission 1

A Letter of Invitation

Letters of invitation can be formal or informal depending on the situation and who we are writing to. They usually contain some additional information, for example: latest news, description of the event (party, wedding, etc.) place (hotel, house, etc.) and/or directions to the place.

Лист-запрошення може бути офіційним і неофіційним, залежно від  ситуації і адресанта. У зазначеному типі листів зазвичай міститься додаткова інформація: останні новини, опис події (вечірки, весілля тощо), місця (готель, будинок тощо) та опис шляху до цього місця.

Структура:
1. Introduction: Reasons for writing the letter. Причина написання листа. 
Formal:
We would be honoured if you
I cordially invite you to
Your presence would be appreciated at
You are invited to attend, etc.
Informal:
I'm writing to invite you to ...
I'd love it if you could come to
We're organising a ... and would love it if you could come, etc.
2. Details of the event: what is it devoted to. Деталі заходу: чому він присвячений. 
3. Description of the place. Опис місця проведення.
4. Directions to the place. Опис, як туди дістатись
In case you don't know the way,
I'll give you some directions
I have included some directions
Here are a few directions so you don't get lost
In case you do not know the exact location of the ..., etc.
5. Closing Remarks. Завершення листа
Formal:
We would be grateful if you could
Please indicate whether you will be able to attend, etc.
Informal:
I hope you'll be able to make it
Hope you can come
Looking forward to seeing you then
Please let me know as soon as possible, etc.
6. Full Name / Name

SInformal Letter of Invitation

Source: Successful Writing

Task 1.
You are going to celebrate your 18-th birthday at Feride Plaza next Friday. Invite your friend to the party. Don't forget to  explain how to get there from his or her house.

Task 2.
Your class is going to celebrate the 10th anniversary of your graduation at the "Velur". Invite your class mistress. Give her the directions how to get there.

A Letter of Apology

A letter of apology can be either formal or informal. It can be written when someone has made a mistake, has failed to  perform a duty or is not able to fulfill a promise. 

The main body contains reasons for the inconvenience cause. In the final paragraph you can express your hope to improve the situation or promise to make up for any problems that have been caused.

Лист-вибачення може бути формальним або неформальним. Його пишуть, якщо хтось зробив помилку, не виконав обов‘язок або не може виконати обіцянку. 

Основна частина містить причини спричинених незручностей. У останньому параграфі Ви можете висловити свої сподівання на виправлення ситуації або пообіцяти розв‘язати будь-які проблеми, що  могли виникнути.

Структура:

1. Introduction: reason for writing

Formal:

• I am writing to apologise for
• I must apologise for
• Please accept my sincerest apologies for
• How can I apologise enough for
• I must apologise profusely for, etc.

Informal:

• I hope you will understand when I say that
• What can I say, except I'm sorry that
• I'm sorry for
• I owe you an apology
• I'm so sorry if I upset you in any way
• I can't describe how sorry I am and how guilty I feel, etc.

2-4. Main body: Reasons to explain the inconvenience caused

5. Final Paragrah: Express understanding /  regret or promise to make up for the situation

6. Closing remarks

Formal:

• Once again, sincerest apologies for
• I hope you will accept my apologies
• I hope my apologies will be /are accepted, etc.

Informal:

• I hope you believe me when I say how sorry I am
• I can't tell you how sorry I am
• I beg you to forgive me
• There is no excuse for...
• and I hope you'll forgive me

7. Full name

Source: Successful Writing, Enterprise 4

Task 1

You have promised your boss that you will work some extra hours next weekend. Due to a family problem, you will be unable to fulfill your promise. Write a letter of apology to your boss, in which you:

• remind  him/her of your promise;
• explain your reasons;
• promise to make it up to him/her.

Task 2

Your friend let you spend the weekend at his seaside cottage. While staying there you accidentally stained an expensive Persian rug. Write a letter in which you:

• explain how it happened;
• apologize for the damage;
• offer to get it cleaned.

A Letter to a Friend. Asking for a piece of advice

Структура:

1. Причина написання листа:

— I am writing to ask if you could help me with 
— I would appreciate it if you could give me some advice about 
— I am writing to ask for your advice 
— I would be grateful if you could offer your advice 
— Could you possibly offer your advice 
—  I wonder if you could help me with a problem, etc
—  I'm writing to ask for your advice 
— Can you give me your advice 
— I've got a problem and I need your advice, etc.

2-5. Опис проблеми за умовами завдання

6. Завершення листа:

—  I would appreciate it it you could give me your advice as soon as possible 

— I look forward to receiving your advice 

—  It would be of great help if you could advise me, etc.                

— What do you think I should do? 

—  Please let me know what you think I should do. 

— Please tell me what to do, etc.

                                                                      Source: Successful Writing, Enterprise 4

Task 1:

Your parents won’t let you go on holiday as they want you to study for your exam. Write a letter to a friend, asking for his/her advice on this matter. Mention the following issues:

—   what kind of a holiday it is going to be;

—   what  your progress at school is:

—   ask your friend for a possible way of changing your parents’ mind