1、Todays quotation,Dont put off till tomorrow what may be done today. 今日事今日毕.,We will tackle social letters including mainly 9 types: Application letter, Letter of apology, Letter of inquiry, Letter of thanks/Gratitude letter, Letter of complaints, Suggestion letter, Invitation letter, Letter of recom
2、mendation, and letter of resignation.,Letter types that have already been examined,2000 invitation letter 2001 application letter 2002 letter of inquiry 2003 letter of complaints 2004 letter of inquiry 2005 letter of resignation 2006 letter of inquiry 2007 suggestion letter 2008 letter of apology 20
3、09 suggestion letter i.e. Among these 9 types of letters, only letter of thanks and recommendation letter have not been examined.,Letter of Application,(1) Letters of application (to a university or a community for further study or scholarship, help etc.) (申请信) (2) Letters of application (for a job)
4、 (求职信),Application Letter for further study,Dear Sir/Madam, I am an undergraduate student at Northeast China University of Engineering, Shenyang, China. I wish to go to the United States for advanced studies in my major-computer science. By next summer, I shall have graduated. Therefore, I am now be
5、ginning to gather information about American universities with reference to the possibility of a scholarship. I understand most American universities offer various kinds of scholarships, but I am not sure which one I should apply to. For reasons you understand I hope to apply to one in a locality wh
6、ere living expenses are comparatively low. That is why I write to you, requesting your kindness in supplying me as much information as lies within your knowledge. I hope you will kindly do what you can and give me a reply at your earliest convenience. Yours faithfully, Hu Zhonggang,Letter of applica
7、tion (for a job),Your letter of application for a job may determine whether or not you will be employed, therefore it must be written to help you make the best possible impression. The letter is successful if an interview is granted.,Question to ponder: What points do we need to include in an applic
8、ation letter for a job?,1. Refer to the position applied for and explain the reason for wanting it (tell how you learned about the position- through a newspaper advertisement, an agency, or a friend). 2. Supply information on yourself. This should mostly include: 1) personal background, 2) education
9、, 3) academic qualifications, 4) work experience, 5) additional information about personal skills and specific training.,3 points covered in a letter of job application,3. At the end of the letter, ask for an interview at the prospective employers convenience and state clearly the time or date at wh
10、ich you are available and how you can be reached. You may also mention your expected salary in a negotiable manner.,5 noteworthy points,1. State those experiences and qualifications that qualify you for the job clearly and keep your information positive. Try to sell yourself without actually braggin
11、g. 2. Do not talk about your lack of experience. If you are a new graduate who has no work experience, perhaps you can recall your extra-curricular activities to see if any of these relates to the job you are applying for. Even if there is no relevant job experience, you may consider highlighting yo
12、ur personality or character in a way that makes you suitable for the job applied for.,3. Do not say you need the job badly (even if you do). 4. If you already have a job and want to leave it, do not say that you are unhappy in your present job because this may give the impression that you are a chro
13、nic complainer. 5. And do not try to flatter prospective employers by stating that you think their company is wonderful or better than any other company.,Sample writing,中国四达国际经济技术合作公司诚聘文秘一员，要求如下：年龄20-30岁，大专以上学历流利的英语听说能力熟练的计算机操作能力良好的沟通与协调能力有外企工作经验者优先应聘者请将简历，联系方式以及待遇要求寄至：上海市淮海中路8560号缆盛大厦人力资源部.,Sample
14、letter,Dear Sir or Madam, I learned from Beijing Youth Daily Oct. 2 that your company is offering a position for a secretary, and its a great pleasure for me to write to explore the possibility of seeking the job. I graduated two years ago from Beijing University of Technology, and obtained a bachel
15、ors degree in the field of business management. During my stay in the university my major courses includes macro-economics, business communication skills, marketing and computer applications. I was especially fond of the communication skills which enables me to deal with people and things around wel
16、l.,Upon graduation, I engaged with HP China Branch as an assistant to the head of Marketing Department. My responsibilities consisted of carrying out market surveys, writing report and organizing meetings within the department. This two-year experience has helped me a lot in many ways. In particular
17、, I become increasingly aware of the importance of co-ordination and co-operation among co-workers. I also believe the experiences will qualify me for the current vacancy in your company.,I passed both CET-4 and CET-6 with high marks. My spoken English is also fluent enough to organize meetings in E
18、nglish, which was actually my routine work in HP. Most of my market reports were written in English, as my former boss is a native English speaker. I enclose herein my resume and some relevant documents as required. And if you need any further information on me, please refer to Mr. Johnson, my ex-co
19、lleague, who is available at 021-66688888.,I appreciate your sincere consideration of me, and am looking forward to an early interview with you. Sincerely yours, Wang Peng,In answer to your advertisement in for the post of , I would like to apply for the post /position of2. I am writing to apply for
20、 the post /vacancy of advertised in3. I have learned from (sb) of you opening/vacancy (job), and am therefore writing to apply for the post.,Useful beginning sentences in an Application Letter,1. I am now a fourth year student in (Department) of (University), and I expect to graduate in (month) with
21、 a degree in (discipline).2. I received my (degree) in (major) from (name of university) in (month).3. During my stay in the university my major courses includes -,Useful sentences about education and qualification,4. I was awarded the prize of (title) in (month/year) for .5. I won/received the priz
22、e/award of (title) in (month/year),6. Please find my enclosed CV(履历curriculum vitae) for your reference.7. Please refer to my enclosed CV for details.,Useful ending sentences in an application letter,1. I look forward to meeting you in the interview. 2. I should very much appreciate the chance to ta
23、lk to you. 3. I should be happy to tell you more about my experience in an interview. 4. I would be very much obliged if you can give me an early reply. 5. I am looking forward to your prompt reply. 6. I would be grateful if you let me know the result of my application in due course.,7. I would appr
24、eciate the privilege of an interview. I may be reached at the address given above, or by telephone at 32333416. 8. I would be glad to have a personal interview, and can provide references if needed. 9. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss my qualifications and your needs. Th
25、ank you for your time and consideration. 10. I have enclosed a resume as well as a brief sample of my writing for your review. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss further how I could contribute to your organization.,11. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to speakin
26、g with you. 12. The enclosed resume describes my qualifications for the position advertised. I would welcome the opportunity to personally discuss my qualifications with you at your convenience.,In answer to your advertisement in for the post of , I would like to apply for this post /position. I am
27、now a fourth year student in (Department) of (University), and I expect to graduate in (month) with a degree in (discipline). I was awarded the prize of (title) in (month/year) for . Please refer to my enclosed CV for details. I should be happy to tell you more about my experience in an interview at
28、 your convenience. My telephone number is 82280000. I would be very much obliged if you can give me an early reply.,Useful writing pattern in an application letter,Writing assignment,Directions:You are a senior who comes across a want advertisement in Beijing Today for accounting manager assistants.
29、 Write a letter to apply for the job by giving the following information: 1) your interest in the position,2) your qualifications,3) hope for an interview opportunity.You should write about 100 words on your notebook. Do not sign your own name at the end of the letter. Use “Xu Dong” instead. You do
30、not need to write the address. (10 points),If you decide to take on this writing practice, please write the letter on your own. Do not copy from others. While writing, try to use some of the sentences or patterns that we have mentioned in class. After you finish writing, remember to ask one of your classmates to read and point out as many mistakes as possible, and sign his/her name. Then you revise it and hand in next week.,Next time, we are going to learn how to write letter of thanks and letter of apology.,Thank you! Bye-bye!,
