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Writing a formal email
Write a formal email, and learn about vocational courses.
An email is a message written, sent and received electronically.
The header:
- From: the sender; To: the receiver;
- Cc: a copy to others who should be informed;
- Bcc: a hidden copy;
- Subject: a short, clear title ('Enquiry about the Summer Design Workshop').
A formal email:
- greeting: 'Dear Sir/Madam';
- introduction: who you are and why you are writing;
- your request or main message;
- a conclusion;
- 'Yours sincerely', your name and contact details.
Language: formal, with no abbreviations or casual words ('pls', 'thx').
The book's example: vocational courses. They give practical skills for further study and jobs. One school offered Graphic Design, Basic Coding, Web Application, Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia, Data Science and Entrepreneurship Skills, taught by trained professionals.
Clear subject, polite request, formal close.
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