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The aim of presentation is:

The aim of presentation is:. Getting students to understand the differences between formal and informal writing;. Writing letters. Helping students master differences in register required for writing in English;. Preparing students for taking the state exam. The salutation;.

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  1. The aim of presentation is: Getting students to understand the differences between formal and informal writing; Writing letters Helping students master differences in register required for writing in English; Preparing students for taking the state exam. The salutation; Parts of letter : The introductory Paragraph; The Body of an Informal letter; Complimentary close; Signature.

  2. Moscow,Russia 24 January, 2012 (March 24, 2012) Dear Tom, Hey ! /Hi !

  3. The introductory Paragraph The most appropriate phrases will be : - How are you getting on ? - I`m really sorry for not getting in touch sooner - Thanks for writing back so quickly. - I just wanted to let you know… - Sorry I haven`t written for ages. - Thought I`d better drop you a line to thank you for helping me.

  4. The Body of Informal letter The introduction should flow smoothly into the body where we will talk about the main subject of our letter. If we are going to be discussing more than one topic, we can say “To begin with”, “I need to tell you”. With this type of wording, the letter is more logical and makes more sense. This helps your reader understand it more easily. - To begin with - I need to tell you

  5. The Body of Informal letter Keep the tone of an informal letter on a conversation level. We have to remember to use contractions in the informal letter, and make sure to put the apostrophe in the right place. It is always a good idea to ask question in the body of letter that you would like the person to answer in their reply I would like – I`d like I am Tom – I`m Tom

  6. Complimentary close We finished the letter with an excuse to stop writing such as “ I must dash now” / ” I have to write my history report now”. Informal letter writing, the complimentary close is always very friendly Best wishes, Love, With love from, We have to remember a comma always follows the complimentary close. After the complimentary close we may add a short message (PS). We use it especially to write down something that we may have forgotten in the body letter. PS Next summer I`m going to visit Paris. You know, I`d like to start studding French.

  7. Signature. Whether you sign only your first name, nickname or full name will depended on the relationship. Love , Tom

  8. Notes In informal letters the use of contracted forms is a must. I`ve done… Why don`t we… Pay attention to the use of phrasal verbs and idiomatic language It`s a piece of cake for me to do the history project.

  9. Typical Errors When Writing an Informal Letter The questions are grammatically incorrect 2. Inconsistency in the tenses used e.g. I was going to town yesterday when a dog bite me and I ran all the way to the way to the hospital. We may propose that students correct this sentence together. • The apostrophe is in the wrong place • e.g. The dog lost it`s collar • The complimentary close is not punctuated, • the name written on the same line • e.g. Take care Michael.

  10. VOCABULARY DIFFERENCE • FORMAL • INFORMAL • Let me know • Inform me • Drop • Cancel • Get in touch • Contract • Get • Obtain • Say sorry • Apologies • Delay • Postpone • Make up • Compensate • Establish • Set up • Discover • Find out • Handle • Deal with • Check up on • Investigate • Tolerate • Put up • Go up • Increase • Children • Kinds • A lot of • Many /much

  11. 24 January, 2012 Moscow, Russia Dear Tom, I`m glad to hear from you. Thanks for your letter. How are you getting on? I`m writing to answer your question about students independence from their parents. As matter of fact, the allowance in Russian universities is so low that it`s not enough for pocket money. And it`s absolutely unreal for students to get a well-paid job, so Russian students have to be independent. Students can rent a flat only if parents give them money for that. And only nonresident students can live in university hostels. By the way, did you enjoy your trip to Scotland? What place of interest have you visited? Have you seen the Loch Ness monster? I`m sorry but I must dash now. My mum is coming, we are gonna have dinner soon. Best wishes, Alex

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