letter of enquiry

a letter of enquiry

indirect questions - pytania pośrednie

INDEX

Direckt vs. indireckt

Indirect questions

Examples

Quote

Formal phrases

Exercises

Format

First paragraph

Letter of enquiry

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Second paragraph

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Final paragraph

Thanks

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Indirect questions

Examples

1.. I wish to know how many students there are in each group.2. Could you give me more infoprmation about the levels of your photography courses? 3. Please let me know if I need my own surfboard. 4. I would like to ask about the price of 2-week course.

Direckt questions vs. indireckt questions

Direct questions are the “normal” questions that we can ask friends, family members, and people who we know well. Example of a direct question: “Where’s the cinema?”

Indirect questions are a little more formal and polite. We use them when talking to a person we don’t know very well, or in professional situations, and their form is a little different. Example of an indirect question: “Could you tell me where the cinema is?”

Formal phrases

1. Could you tell me where the station is?2. Could you let me know if you are coming to the party? 3. Could you explain how it works? 4. Could you tell me if Lucy has been to Mexico? 5. I'd like to know where you are from. 6. Do you know how long it takes to get there? 7. Would you mind telling me where the nearest bank is.

Exercises

Quote

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Mark Twain

Letter of enquiry

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A letter of inquiry asks someone for specific information. In some cases, such as a request for promotional material, the recipient will have a clear interest in responding to your letter. In other cases, such as a request for specific information on a product, the recipient may or may not be as motivated to respond quickly. Consequently, always make the tone of the letter friendly and make it easy for the recipient to identify and provide the information you need

Format of a letter of enquiry

In the first paragraph, introduce yourself. In the second paragraph, briefly explain why you are writing. List the specific information you need. Always end the letter on a high note.

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CONTENT

First paragraph

Content

Second paragraph

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Your advertismment mentions . . . Could you give me some information about. . .

Finall paragraph

I look forward to hearing form you soon. Yours faithfully.

Example of a letter of enguiry

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to you to enquire about the medical volunteering in Cambodia that has been advertised on your website. As a medical student, I would be very interested in participating in this program, and I would be grateful if you could give me some further details. Firstly, according to your website, there is a minimum duration of four weeks; however, the maximum duration of the programme is not mentioned. I would appreciate it if you could tell me whether it is possible to have extended stays, since I would like to work in one of your hospitals for a period of over six months. Secondly, you also inform that only students in their 4th year of medical school can be accepted as volunteers. In my case, I have just finished my 3rd year and I would like to know if I can already be considered a 4th year student. Finally, I would appreciate some information about accommodation. Could you please tell me if volunteers are offered a room in a shared house? And if that is so, would you mind telling me if electricity, running water and WIFI are provided? I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Derek Peters.

THANKS!