Complete the sentences. Requests 1 Would you mind to Monday or Tuesday next week? is fine. 2 When you see John, could you tell him to ? 3 Is it all right if I tomorrow, or would you prefer to be alone? Invitations 4 Would you like to join me at the sports club café? We could talk about . 5 Do you want to meet up this evening? What about ? 6 I need to . How about meeting at Finnegan’s Break next week? Now decide which of the highlighted expressions are formal and which are informal. Your English friend, Simon, is coming to Austria on his holidays. Write an informal email to your friend. You should: ■■ suggest ways to travel and places to stay ■■ describe the most interesting sights in your area / in Austria ■■ outline (other) things to do and free time activities Write 100–120 words. Now write a short note for the following situation: You have just answered your English host family’s phone because they’re not at home. Leave a (semi-formal) note for your host mother. You should: ■■ tell her who rang ■■ explain what the call was about ■■ ask her to ring back using the telephone number the caller gave you Exchange your emails and notes with a partner. Write a short reply to each one. Look at all your texts together. Do you think they have the correct style? Hello Cameron, I’m sorry to hear you’re not feeling well. Tuesday next week is fine with me. Would you like to join me at the sports club café at five o’clock? We could talk about a possible transfer and a new contract over a snack. Get well soon. Best wishes, Marc Corrigan Dear Mr Corrigan, I am very sorry, but I have to cancel today’s meeting to discuss joining your football club. I am not well. Would you mind changing our appointment to Monday or Tuesday next week? Any time is fine. Regards, Cameron Clarke Semi-formal message: Contracted forms Use of polite would and could Alternative closing phrases: Many thanks, Warm regards, Sincerely, Writing coach Formal message: No contracted forms No emotional statements, only facts Alternative closing phrases: Kind regards, Yours sincerely, Best regards, Writing coach 30 a b 31 Linz, Ars Electronica Museum 32 33 34 15 Language skills Extras Explore 1 Free time Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum d s Verlags öbv
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