Lesson 1 Grammar

LAYOUT OF AN OFFICIAL LETTER:

M A R G I N

The heading ______________ ^(the date) The inside address. The salutation The body of the letter. The complimentary close. The signature.

M A R G I N

LAYOUT OF A SOCIAL, INFORMAL LETTER:

M A R G I N

1. The heading ______________ ^(the date) The salutation The body of the letter. The complimentary close. The signature. The inside address

M A R G I N

Look at the letter below, name the main elements of the structure of a letter written to an English-speaking country. Then formulate the rules of arranging different parts of the letter in accordance with the English tradition.

1 Oakley Avenue
London, W. 11
H EADING 30^th May, 2017

Box C 123,

T he Times, INSIDE ADDRESS
London, E.C. 4
Dear Sir, - SALUTATION
I am writing in answer to your advertisement in Saturday’s Times for sales manager.
I have had nine years’ experience in the sales departments of two large organizations, training as a trainee and progressive to my present position of assistant sales manager. In the last four years I have had the opportunity of carrying out independent experimental work in market research as well as helping with the development of successful techniques for selling plastics abroad. I believe that I am now ready to assume the responsibilities of complete sales management.
I have enclosed my CV. If my qualifications interest you, I would be happy to come for an interview at any time convenient to you.

COMPLIMENTARY CLOSE – Yours faithfully,

SIGNATURE

SIGNATURE IDENTIFICATION – Martin King