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A more formal email

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Look at the exam question and answer and do the exercises to improve your writing skills.

Instructions

Do the preparation exercise first. Then read the text and do the other exercises.

Preparation

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An email

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A more formal email - exercises460.02 KB
A more formal email - answers138.35 KB
A more formal email - email533.13 KB
A more formal email - writing practice373.17 KB
Discussion

Would you like to study in a different country?

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B2 Upper intermediate
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writing
Average: 3 (22 votes)
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Submitted by strawberry123_ on Fri, 07/08/2022 - 08:09

I really would like to study abroad. I think there are so many advantages in it. Firstly, I could improve my English skills, because I think I would speak there only in English. Secondly, it`s perfect opportunity to meet new people and make friends. And finally, I could see a lot of new places, find out much new information about this country, city, culture, cuisine, history and so on. So I really hope, that I`ll have an opportunity to study abroad, at least for a while

Submitted by TheNewGuy on Wed, 07/07/2021 - 12:16

As I am graduating in a few years, I would like to study abroad, because I have been in the same school in Korea since first grade. Due to family relations, I will most likely be studying in France, however, I would prefer going to Canada, despite never visiting the country.
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Submitted by JohnC103 on Wed, 06/30/2021 - 03:11

Dear Mr.Black, I read this morning newspaper and saw the advertisement, so I write this letter in order to ask you to give me more information about the "World Teens Today". So, how many lessons will I learn in a week? How much is a course cost? Do we need to test before we learn. I would like to hear from you, John
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Submitted by Kostantinus on Tue, 03/09/2021 - 09:06

I would like to learn English in ILAC school in Canada. But now there are some difficulties with going there, because of COVID-19. I hope in near future it will be easier to some to Canady for studying. So at this moment I just can do my best to learn English online and to get higher English level. I wish people will learn how to fight with coronovirus as soon as possible so I can start my sludying in Canada.

Submitted by Msharymnn on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 17:35

Yeah I really would like to study in another country because I think my country have the most bad schools in the world they are free but they are always dirty the bad people is a lot there the bullies some of them are fine but yeah the worst thing when you have abad teacher and a bad school too sometimes bad schools have good teachers and sometimes they doesn’t

Submitted by Vuquan on Sun, 08/30/2020 - 04:33

yeah, i very like to study in different foreign country because i want to know more about their traditional
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Submitted by IGYOON on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 10:56

I want to go to South kOREA OR cHINA! TO LEARN cOMPUTER ENGINEERING!

Submitted by santoso1234567 on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 09:33

Dear Mr. Sir I am writing in response for the advertisement about if I want to study abroad. I am interested because I want to improve my skills in learning more languages. I would be very grateful if you could provide me some further information about studyinh abroad. Firstly, I would like to know about the price of the accommodation, how to live there, and what are the requirements to be accepted. Secondly, I would like more information about the price to join the university, What country should I study in, and about the weather condition in that country. Finally, it would be great if you could tell me if the place provides everyday needs like food, electricity, and a place to live. I look forward to hearing from you Yours sincerely, Kevin

Submitted by hittheroad on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 05:27

Dear Ms. Black, I am writing in response to the advertisement that your company posted in the “Flying Cow” Magazine. I am interested in joining one of your courses, which is “Learning English”. I would be grateful if you can give further details about the course and give me a chance to join your course and study abroad. Firstly, it is written in the advertisement that the location of the course is in London. I am wondering which location in London will the course take place. Secondly, I also would like to know the cost of the course if I want to have extra three days from the supposed length of the course, which is two weeks. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Hittheroad.

Submitted by dkdk on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 05:25

Dear [someone] I am writing this in regards toward the flyer that was given at the front of Saint Ursula School. I am interested to study abroad to improve my skills and abilities in mastering several subjects. I want to prove that I am capable of that. Firstly, I am a middle school student. I have very little knowledge about the subject. I would be grateful if you could provide more information especially for middle school students. Secondly, I also would like to know the living expenses, the accommodation, tuition and many things about the cost of living Finally, I would be very grateful if you could provide some information about the scholarships. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Lord farquaad

Submitted by LochNess on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 08:50

Dear Mr./Madam, I am writing to respond your discussion about if I want to go abroad. I am interested to study abroad since I was ten years old. I am interested because I want to prove myself that I am capable of doing something amazing and out of the box. Firstly, I am grade ten and I don't know any trusted information that I can follow. I would be grateful if you could provide some information about where to register and the requirement that I need. Secondly, I also would like to know about how much is the cost to live there, the accommodation and the tuition to study abroad. Finally, It would be great if you could provide some further information about scholarship. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Justin
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Submitted by Giovannichoi on Tue, 04/14/2020 - 11:06

I really want to go language study abroad. My mother and father both was studying classical music and operas in Italy, and they are still famous for classical musician and opera singer. I want to be a musical star, too, but I want to study in US and debut in there. I don't care any foreing languages, but, for the future, I think I have to prepare it and use it in usual conversation. So I think it is the most important thing which learn foreing languages when I am young. I am 13 years old now, and I want to go study in USA or Singapore for English. Personally, I can't understand the British English pronounce well. So I want to go foreign country for study. For foreign language, I'll introduce why I want to go USA. Firstly, I can use the right pharases on grammer in usual conversation with the other people, and I can learn how to pronounce some complex words. And secondly, I can learn the cultures of that country, like the Halloween and the Independense Day. And also, I can spend other country's own holidays with there native traditions. Finally, I can test my English speaking and vocabulary by staying with my host families. Also, I can travel all around the country with my family and friends on my vacation. At last, My dream is become a world-famous musical stars who is not defeated by the K-POP stars and the other senior actors. So, I am going to study and practice singing, dancing and English, from now on. I will, I MUST be a famous world star, who can speak English very well as a native speakers.

Submitted by Elife on Tue, 02/11/2020 - 22:47

Of Course! That's one of my biggest dream. I'd love to study in a foreign country.

Submitted by Thu on Mon, 08/12/2019 - 07:57

Just a bit because I'm scared to be bullying and I even don't know their language, but I can enjoy their foods, something my country don't have but their do. : >
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Submitted by Youjiro on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 02:22

I'm writing in response to the advertisement I saw for your Spanish school advertisement in "Spanish magazine ". I would be greatful if you could provided same further information . Firstly . It says in the advertisement Spanish classes are three month long.It would possible to do more days classes? I would like to know where are located. Secondly .It says in the advertisement your Spanish classes needs experience living foreign country least two years . Finally .I'd like to know fees .Magazine don't mentioned fee of your classes . I'm look forward to you response . see you .
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Submitted by Genius_Girl on Fri, 06/29/2018 - 09:34

I'd love to study in the foreign country, that's one of my greatest dreams!!!!
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