FORMAL EMAIL

If you can enroll in a course, what would you choose to learn?

Write a formal email to ask two questions about this course.

Use the following structure:

- Explain why you are writing.

- Give some related personal information.

- Ask the two questions.

Useful formal expressions:

Dear Sir/ Madam

I am writing

I would like

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully

Tann Lyjin (English):

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to ask for information about your Chinese language courses. My name is Tann lyjin. I’m 20 years old and I study at Life University. I really like Chinese language and Chinese culture. I have studied Chinese before for 2 years. I can understand spoken Chinese but not entirely. I can write some Chinese words and I can speak a little Chinese. I need to improve the speaking more.

I heard about your school from my friend. I have looked at your website, but need more information. Could you let me know the prices and dates for your Chinese courses? Could you recommend the level that would suit me? How much would your dormitory cost? 

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Tann Lyjin

Song Vouchkeang (Chinese):

Dear Madam /Sir,

I am writing to ask for information about your computer skill courses. I am really interested in the intensive courses of two weeks. I’m 19 years old and I work as an accountant at a hotel. I can use the computer, but need to improve my typing speed and know more computer programmes. I left a message in your text box but no one replied. Can you send me information about dates and prices? I have heard that your centre does effective teaching and hope it can help me improve my computer skills.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,

Lisa

 

Meas Sothearoth (Accounting):

Dear Sir/ Madam,

I am writing to ask for information about your painting courses in Tuscany. I am 18 and I study art in Cambodia. I want to improve in drawing and painting. I am interested in a course of two or three weeks in August because I have school holidays then. I would like to start in a beginner’s course. I have loved painting since I was a child so I am excited about this course. I want to be a painter and have my own gallery in the future.

I have read your website but there is not enough information. Can I do a course of more than a week? I would like to know more details like prices and dates. Finally I would also like some information about accommodation in the own school. Thank you very much.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Meas Sothearoth

Uch Sereyleap (Civil Engineering):

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to ask about your painting courses in Tuscany. I have loved painting since I was young and found your course advertisements very attractive. I looked at your website, but there was no information about cost or accommodation for a foreign student. Can you provide information on these?

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

Uch Sereyleap