Дистанційне навчання 10-A (12.12.2020)
Lesson
Saturday, the twelfth of December
Theme: Appreciation Letter
Appreciation Letter
It's always a good idea to write a letter of appreciation to express
thanks and gratitude to someone who has provided help or assistance to you,
whether this was during the course of a job search or simply in the daily
course of your performance in the workplace.
It’s also a good idea to write personal letters or email messages
showing your appreciation and thanks for those who have helped you in your
personal life.
These letters aren’t difficult to write, and reviewing a sample letter
of appreciation may make it even easier for you.
Sending a letter of appreciation is a great way to reach out and make
others aware of your gratitude for their help. It's a courteous gesture – and
also helps increase the likelihood that people will lend you a hand again in
the future.
What to
Include in Your Letter
A letter of appreciation does not have to be long. Sincerity is more
meaningful than length. Begin the letter with a greeting, and then let the
recipient know why you're writing.
For example, you might say: "Thank you for bringing me up to speed
on the new accounting program," or "I just wanted to let you know how
much I've appreciated your advice over the past two weeks as I deliberated over
those two job offers."
Not sure what to write? Here are thank you quotes for a variety of
circumstances that you can tailor for your own correspondence, and include in
your letter or email.
Next, share more details about how much the recipient's help has meant
to you. Thank them again before your closing sign-off.
Your letter of appreciation can be as simple as a short thank-you email,
but since email inboxes overflow, it might be even more meaningful to mail a
handwritten letter or card.
Sample Appreciation Letter
This is an appreciation letter example
Avery Jones
123 Main Street, Anytown, CA 12345 · 555-555-5555 · avery.jones@email.com
September
1, 2018
Viola Lee
Vice President, Customer Relations
ACME Financial
123 Business Rd.
Business City, NY 54321
Dear Ms.
Lee,
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me today. I sincerely appreciate the
time you spent reviewing my career goals and recommending strategies for
achieving them. Your advice was very helpful and gave me a new perspective on
available opportunities.
I especially appreciate your offer to connect me to others in your network. I plan on following up with the contacts you emailed me right away. I will also use the online networking resources you recommended to further my job search.
Any additional suggestions you may have would be welcome. I'll update you as my search progresses.
Again, thank you so much for your help. I greatly appreciate the assistance you have provided me.
Best regards,
Avery Jones (signature hard copy letter)
Avery
Jones
Work in pairs
Divide the sentences into two colons: dos and don’ts.
1. Use simple grammar. Avoid things like the passive
2. Use smileys.
3. Start a new paragraph for each topic.
4. Use informal greetings and endings.
5. Use respectful and polite tone.
6. Use formal linking words
7. Use words/ phrases in the passive
8. Use numbers and bullet points to make the message clearer.
9. Use less formal language
10. Use abbreviations like coz and uni
Homework.
Imagine
you spent three weeks at your English penpal's house. Write a letter to the
family thanking them for their hospitality.
