SOME WRITING REFERENCES!

1. Read the question two or three times to make sure you understand exactly what you are being asked to write.
2. Try to plan your composition carefuly before you write. Keep a simple structure: introduction, body( one,two or three paragraphs) and conclusion.
3.Use wide variety of vocabulary and short sentences( dont write things that are too complicated, if you don't know how to say something try to simplify it ).
4.Check your work once you have finished (especially the grammar and the spelling).

Here you have some common errors:

I like it too much.	I like it a lot/ very much.
I have cold/ I have hungry.	I am cold/ I am hungry.
He born in London.	He was born in London.
More persons are buying our products.	More people are buying our products.
I am agree with his idea.	I agree with this idea.
This is too much expensive.	This is too expensive.
This is an idea very interesting.	This is a very interesting idea.
Everybody think the same.	Everybody thinks the same.
It's depends of you.	It depends on you.
He's taller that me.	He's taller than me.

NOW!! I'm going to show you an example of a formal letter.

1.RECIPIENT ADDRESS ON THE LEFT AND SENDER ADDRESS ON THE RIGHT.

Mr A.Jones                                                                                                          45 Station Road

Head teache                                                                                                                       Dublin

Santa Maria College                                                                                                    S W2 6yU

Lambeth Road

Dublin

SW2 8RT

2.THE DATE

22nd January,2014.

3.SAY WHY YOU ARE WRITING.

Dear Mr Jones,

I am writing with reference to be proposed changes in the school curriculum. There are several isssues that I would like to draw to your attention.

4.EXPLAIN THE SITUATION. USE APROPIATE EXPRESSIONS TO SEQUENCE YOUR IDEAS.

First of all, next year students will not be able to study maths and economics; they will have to choose either one subject or the other. In addition, all the boys will have to play rugby, whereas before they could opt to play football or basketball. Furthermore, the school will no longer be offering optional lessons in Chinese. And last but not least, classes are going to end half an hour earlier in the summer term.

I regret to inform you that I think that all of these changes are a serious mistake. Moreover, I may have to make some important decisions about my son's future at the school if the situation does not change. You may also be interested to know that many parents share my opinion.

5.PROPOSE ACTION.

In my view of the situation, I think that we should arrange a meeting at yout earliest convenience. I 
would appreciate it if you could let me know when would suit you.

 
6.POLITE CLOSE.

I look forward to hearing from you.
Your sincerely,

Michael Saville.

SIGN

(father of Simon Saville, year 12)



Some common errors in FORMAL LETTERS:

Dear Mr Alan Jones	Dear Mr Jones (We don't use a person's first name after Mr)
I write about…	I am writing with reference to…
Students will not can study maths.	Students will not be able to study maths.
You are no more offering classes in Chinese.	You are no longer offering lessons in Chinese.
Seen the situation…	In view of the situation…
I wait your news.	I look forward to hearing from you.

Now it's your turn!!!