Unit 4. Learning a foreign language

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Unit 4 : Learning for a foreign language
Lesson 5 : Write

1/ How many parts are there in each formal letter ?
They are four.
2/ What are they ?
Heading, opening, body of the
letter and closing.
Dear Tim,
Thanks for your letter. I’m pleased to hear you had an enjoyable Christmas vacation.
We received our first semester report a few days ago. I got good grade for Science, English and History, but my Math result was poor. My Math teacher asked me to spend more time on it. I must study harder next semester.
It is almost Tet. That’s the Lunar New Year Festival in Vietnam. I think I told you about it in my last letter. We’re going to Hue tonight to celebrate the festival with my grandmother. I’ll send you a postcard from there.
Write soon and tell me all your news.
Regards,
Hoa
Unit 4 : Learning a foreign language
Lesson 4 : Write
A letter of inquiry is a request for information or action. In all formal letters, you must include the address of the writer and the recipient.
Dear Sir,
I saw your school’s advertisement in today’s edition of the Viet Nam News.
I am interested in learning Vietnamese and I would like some information about your school.
I speak a little Vietnamese, but I want to learn to read and write it. Could you please send details of courses and fees ? I can complete a spoken Vietnamese test if necessary.
I look forward to hearing from you
Yours faithfully,
Unit 4 : Learning for a language
Lesson 4 : Write
FOREIGN LANGUAGE COUNCIL
Unit 4 : Learning for a language
Lesson 4 : Write
NEW ENGLISH INSTITUTE
Unit 4 : Learning for a language
Lesson 4 : Write
ACADEMY OF LANGUAGE
Unit 4 : Learning for a language
Lesson 4 : Write
Outline
Introduction : Say how you come to know about the Institution ( advertisement on newspaper/ watch on TV ); express your interest (want to know more information )
Request : State how good your English is; exactly what kind of information you want.
Further information : Say you are ready to supply more information about your English/ study ( record of study ) if necessary.
Conclusion : End with a polite closing.
Unit 4 : Learning for a language
Lesson 4 : Write
Dear sir,
I saw your Institute`s advertisement on Today`s TV program. I am very interested in learning English and I would like some information about your Institute .
I can speak little English, but I read it very slowly and my writing is bad. So I want to improve my reading and writing
Could you please provide more information about the length of the courses and fees for beginners ? I can supply my record of English study if necessary.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Lan Anh
Unit 4 : Learning for a language
Lesson 4 : Write
Matching
Heading
Closing
Opening
Body of the letter
Yours faithfully,
Lan Anh
25 Hong Phong Street, Bac son District
Lang son province, Viet Nam
November 8th, 2008
I saw your Institute’s advertisement on Today’s TV program. I am very interested in learning English and I would like some more information about your Institute .
I can speak little English, but I read it very slowly and my writing is bad. So I want to improve my reading and writing
Could you please provide more information about the lengh of the courses and fees for beginners ? I can supply my record of English study if necessary.
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Dear sir,
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What did Lan Anh see on Today’s TV program ?
- She saw Institute’s advertisement.

Does Lan Anh want to improve her reading and writing ?
- Yes, she does.
Does Lan Anh like learning English ?
- Yes, she does.
T or F ?
There are five parts in letter of inquiry.
- It’s false.( F )
Unit 4 : Learning for a language
Lesson 4 : Write
Homework
1/ Rewrite the letter of inquiry.
2/ Do exercises in your exercise book.
3/ Prepare : Language focus