letter of request

Greeting: Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Grant, Dear Head teacher, Dear Sir/Madam, 2.. Could you let me know… Could you please tell me… I would like to know… I would be grateful if you coul

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LAYOUT

1 Greeting: Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Grant,

Dear Head teacher,

Dear Sir/Madam,

2 Introduction: reason for writing

I am writing to inquire about…/ in connection with…

I am interested in…

3 Main body: your requests

(start each request with a new paragraph)

Could you let me know…

Could you (please) tell me…

I would like to know…

I would be grateful if you could tell me…

I would appreciate it if you could…

4 Conclusion

 closing remark:

I look forward to hearing from you

I look forward to receiving details about…

I would appreciate if you could inform me as soon as possible

 ending:

Yours faithfully + full name

(if you begin with Dear Sir/Madam)

Yours sincerely + full name

(if you begin with Dear Mrs Grant)

Model letter

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inquire about your advertisement in the September issue of Favourite Pets magazine I am interested in dog obedience classes, but I would be grateful if you could send me further details

Firstly, I would like to know what breeds of dogs are accepted for the classes and whether the dog must

be a certain age in order to take part I have a six-month-old male cocker spaniel which I am anxious to J

train He is very excitable and especially needs to learn how to walk without pulling on his lead

I also require information on the cost of the course, when it will

commence and how long it is likely to last

I look forward to receiving details about the dog obedience classes Thank you in advance for your help

Yours faithfully,

Kristen Miller

Dog Obedience Classes

Train your dog in our special classes Register now for the autumn course

For more information write to:

3, Longhill Green Wolfhill

P articular when exactly age or breed? Classes begin Notes:

- specific aspects of training

- cost of the course

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To request information in formal letters, use indirect questions

What is the cost of the course ? Could you tell me what the cost of the course is ?

What time does it start ? I would like to know what time it starts

Do we need to bring our own food? Could you let me know if we need to bring our own food?

Is the cost of equipment included in the

price?

I would like to know whether the cost of equipment is included in the price

Now have some practice ! Ask indirect questions about the following ads

BYDALE CAMP

fun for all ages!

• competitive prices - 1) exact cost?

• English lessons daily - 2 ) how many hours?

3) when exactly?

ATNEX COLLEGE

Reserve a place on one of our

summer courses in photography

• FREE MATERIALS

4) what do I bring ?

5) Ancient History books?

No matter what you want to read,

will find it for you!

• ALL SCHOOL BOOKS IN STOCK

• HUGE SELECTION OF

FOREIGN LANGUAGE BOOKS ,

6) Spanish ?

Midleton Language Centre

• Intensive courses:

Learn Italian in three months

• 20 hours per week

• Small groups or private lessons

8) how many students?

GYMNASTICS COMPETITION

• Joolie Sports Centre

• 29thApril

• Tickets still are still available

1 I would appreciate it if you could let me know _

2 Could you please tell me

3 Could you let me know _

4 I would like to know _

5 Could you tell me

6 I am interested in finding out _

7 I would be grateful if you could tell me _ _

8 Could you let me know _

9 I would like to know _

10 I would appreciate it if you could let me know

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aftemoon?