Writing 1. Attachments and formality

Ex. 3. This email was sent by Gwen to Jane as promised in the telephone conversation. What documents are attached to the email? Underline the sentences she uses to refer to them.

Subject: Myers dismissal case Attached: entry of appearance.pdf; reasons for dismissal_Myers.doc   Dear Jane   Further to our phone conversation this morning, I attach the revised entry of appearance form which you requested. In addition, please find attached a document providing a complete factual account of the circumstances of the theft. Kindly let me know if anything needs to be changed or if you require further information.   I'd appreciate it if you could let me know as soon as possible whether the case can be handled solely on the basis of a written submission as you mentioned.   Many thanks for your assistance in this matter.   Sincerely   Gwen Hill

Ex. 4. Although Jane and Gwen have a friendly working relationship and are on a first name basis with each other, the style of Gwen's email to Jane is polite and formal. Which words or phrases contribute to the politeness and formality of the email?

Ex. 5. Match these formal expressions (1-10) from the email with their more informal counterparts (a-j).

1. Kindly let me know 2. Further to our phone conversation this morning 3. for your assistance in this matter 4. Which you requested 5. Sincerely 6. providing a complete factual account of the circumstances 7. I attach 8. Many thanks 9. if you require further information 10. I'd appreciate it if you could let me know as soon as possible

a) Here's the b) with all the facts c) if you need more information d) Tell me e) As mentioned on the phone this morning f) Thanks a lot g) Please tell me asap h) you asked for i) helping me out with this j) Best wishes

Ex. 6. Jane has submitted the entry of appearance and the application for the pre­hearing assessment to the employment tribunal. She has also made a written submission of the case to the tribunal, and requested that the case be disposed of solely on the basis of this written submission.

Write an email from Jane to Gwen, informing her of the steps she has taken and providing her with copies of the documents submitted to the tribunal. Write the email in a formal, polite style. You should include:

- a statement of the reason for writing;

- information about the actions she has taken in the case since their last contact;

- reference to the documents attached;

- reference to what Jane believes will be the outcome of the case;

- a closing line offering assistance if needed.

Ex. 7. Read the following article and retell it in English, give your point of view on the suggested problem.