English Unlimited HTL 4/5, Schulbuch mit Audio-CD und CD-ROM

184 Writing guide Structure and layout A formal letter should contain the following elements: your and the recipient’s address (if required by the task), the date , a reference / subject line stating the purpose or topic of your letter, a salutation , the main body , a closing and your signature . Start by introducing the topic and concern of your letter. The main body should be divided into paragraphs to organise all the information. Depending on the kind of letter, you might need to include additional elements , such as a reference to enclosures at the end, to inform the addressee of attached documents, e.g. a CV ( BE ) or résumé ( AE ) in the case of a letter of application . Style and register In a formal letter or email, the language should be factual and polite , the register formal . Do not use contractions (short forms), question tags or colloquial expressions . After the salutation , always continue with a capital letter . Useful expressions General expressions: Dear Mr /Mrs /Ms … (if you know the name of the person you’re writing to) Dear Sir or Madam … (if you don’t know the name of the person) I am writing regarding …  I am writing in response to your …  First, …  Additionally, … Then, …  Moreover, …  Finally, … I look forward to your reply / to hearing from you.  Please contact me at the above address. Yours sincerely, … (if you addressed a particular person at the beginning) Yours faithfully, … (if your letter begins with Dear Sir or Madam ) Letter of application: I saw this vacancy advertised on the … website.  I would like to apply for the position of …   It was with great interest that I read the advertisement for … in …  I am writing in response to your recent advertisement for … I am particularly interested in this position because …  I have just graduated from …  I have some experience in …  I have good … skills.  I am familiar with this kind of work.  I enjoy / I am used to working with …  I would welcome the opportunity to … As you can see from my CV, I did an internship as …/ I spent six months in … as …/ I specialise in … I enclose / attach a copy of my CV.  Please find attached / enclosed my CV for your kind consideration / for your perusal / for your review.  I would be happy to provide you with references … I am certain I have the necessary training and qualities needed for the position of … This is a position for which I believe I am ideally suited. I would greatly appreciate the opportunity of an interview.  I would be grateful if you would consider my application.  I can make myself available for an interview at any time.  I would be able to start at short notice. Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eig ntum des Verlags öbv