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DAY 04:

Toeic
Speaking &
Writing
Our agenda

01 Writing:
- Get familiar with an email
structure
- Learn common phrases
- Practice writing email
responses
Writing: Email Structure
(i) Directions: 10 minutes for each
(ii) Guided Structure:
Greeting
- Greet the person the email is directed to.
+ Dear ….,

Opening Statement
- First sentence of your response.
+ I would like to apologize for the inconvenience …
+ Thank you for your interest in our company. /
- Explain the purpose of your email.
- Introduce yourself if necessary.
+ I am writing in response to your previous email regarding/ about <previous
subject>
+ I am writing to ___
+ I am writing because (of) _____
+ I am writing to let you know that _____
+ I have received your email about ____
+ Thanks for your interest in ___
Writing: Email Structure
Main Body: (Address tasks as specified by the directions)

- Giving Information: - Providing Explanations:


+ I would like to let you know/ inform you + The main reason for this is …
that... + The reason why S + V is ….
+ I would like to give you some/ 3 pieces of
information. First, … . Second, .. . Finally, .. - Providing Instructions or Suggestions:
- Mentioning Problems: + I believe we should V
+ I would like to share some problems I + It may be wise to V
have encountered recently. The first one is + It would be a good idea to V
that SV. + I suggest that you should
+ One problem that I have encountered is. . .
+ Unfortunately, I have had an issue with . . . - Asking questions:
+ I wonder if/ whether/ wh-questions S V.
- Polite Requests: Ex: I wonder what time the interview will take
+ I would appreciate it if you … place.
+ Could you please …. ? + I have a question: <Câu hỏi> ?
+ If you don’t mind, could you ...
+ Would it be possible for you to...?
Writing: Email Structure

Concluding Statement and Request for Action


- Conclude the email.
+ Thank you very much for your prompt attention to this matter.
+ Thank you.
- Explain any further action that may be needed.
+ Please let me know if you have any questions/ need any further information/ need any
help. (Khi em cung cấp thông tin)
+ I am looking forward to hearing from you soon/ receiving your early response. (Khi em
đưa câu hỏi)

Closing
- Closings: Sincerely/ Yours truly/ Best regards/ …
- Sign the email as the role indicates.
Writing: Practice
(iii) Practice 1
From: Dale City Welcome Committee
To: New Dale City Resident
Subject: Welcome to your new home!
Sent: July 23, 4:32 P.M.

Welcome! We would like to be the first to welcome you to Dale City. We know that there are many things to
do when you move, from finding your way around town to setting up your utilities. Please contact us if you
need any help at all.

Directions: Respond to the email. Respond as if you have recently moved to a new city. In your email to the
committee, make at least TWO requests for information.
Writing: Practice
(iii) Practice 2
From: Walter Terborg To: Rita Chen
Subject: Application for employment
Sent: October 10, 20-
Dear Ms. Chen:
Thank you for your interest in the accountant position at Garrison and Associates. I am writing
because your online application is currently incomplete. To see which materials are missing,
please log in to your online account. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
about the position or the application process.
Thank you,
Walter Terborg, Human Resources

Directions: Respond to the email as if you are Rita Chen. In your email, describe TWO application
materials you submitted and ask ONE question about the position.
Writing: Practice
(iii) Practice 3
From: William Hamm
To: Marilyn Hughes
Subject: Your subscription

Dear Ms. Hughes,


You recently canceled your subscription to World Economic Netes magazine. We
were very sorry to hear this. Our primary concern is to keep our readers well
informed about economic news. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
William Hamm
Subscriptions Editor

Directions: Respond to the email as if you are Marilyn Hughes, a magazine


subscriber. In your email, describe TWO problems and make ONE suggestion.
Thank you!
Practice makes
automaticity

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