Language Tips

The next line after the start of the letter should begin with a capital^1let­ter. E.g. Dear Mr Smith: With reference to our recent tele­phone conversation... Write 15th October, not the 1'5th of October - it's not usually accepted in writing. If you start a sen­tence with a number, this number should be written as a word. E.g. Twenty-six people attended the meeting. Don't use short forms such as Г т, we'll, hasn't, I'd, or isn't in formal writing. These forms are used in speak­ing and informal letters. In formal writing words are normally written out in their full form. Avoid^2using the 'have got’ form as it sounds informal, use 'have' instead^3.E.g. I have experience in translating scientific texts. Not have got experience... Avoid starting sentences with the words 'And' or 'But'. It is not a proper style for formal communication. Print your name and job title to­gether with your signature — some sig­natures are difficult to read. E.g. Brian Smith Brian Smith Sales and Marketing Manager

1.a letter of the form and size that is used at the beginning of a sentence or a name (— А,- В, С rather than a, b, c) 2. try not to do something 3. in the place of something 4. not needed or useful 5. unnecessary or useless 6. making something less or smaller

Some word combinations might contain words that are redundant⁴ or deadwood⁵ in business letters. These are the ways of reducing⁶ them:

• 8:00 a.m. in the morning = 8:00 a.m. • at this point of time = now • both together = both • bring to an end = end • during the time that = while • enclosed herein = enclosed • for the month of July = for July • for the purpose of = to • for the sum of = for • give an answer = to answer • have an ability to = can • hold a meeting = meet • inform of the reason = tell why

• in spite of the fact that = although • in the event that = if • just exactly = exactly • letter under date of = letter of • make a decision = decide • make a speech = speak • make a recommendation = recom­mend • make changes in = change • on the occasion of = on • send an answer = reply • take action = act • take into consideration = consider • write your name = sign

7. Read the letter and identify the mistakes (not less than 10). Write the same letter correctly.

Dear Mr Douglas:

thank you for your letter of the 10^th of October. I'm pleased to accept your offer of Computer Programmer position at your company. I'm ea­ger to apply the abilities, skills and experience that I've got. A 3 month probationary period suits me well.

And I confirm I'll start work at 9.00 a.m. on the 1^st of September. I look forward to becoming a member of your team.

Yours sincerely, Robin Bright

8. Read the letter that follows and identify 16 redundan­cies. Rewrite the letter in the proper way.

Dear Mr Johns:

I am pleased to give an answer to your letter under date of 10 September on the occasion of invitation to make a speech at the Conference at 11 a.m. in the morning.

In spite of the fact that I am holding a meeting with my students at that point of time, I have an ability to make a recommendation to my col­league, Mr Patrick Wales in the event that I am absent.

I hope you will take him into consideration during the time of Confer­ence preparations.

Please, give an answer in the event that you make a decision about his candidature.

Sincerely yours,

James Collins

James Collins

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