A)What is a letter of thanks a letter for expressing appreciation to someone In some situations Receiving an invitation Getting helped Being donated
A)What is a letter of thanks ? A letter for expressing appreciation to someone. In some situations: • Receiving an invitation • Getting helped • Being donated • ……
B) Formats Beginning: purpose or context of the letter of thanks o Main Body: details about the help or the gift/ the affection or the meaning to yourself O Ending: express your thanks again and the desire to acknowledge him/her
B) Formats ⚫ Beginning: purpose or context of the letter of thanks ⚫ Main Body: details about the help or the gift/ the affection or the meaning to yourself ⚫ Ending: express your thanks again and the desire to acknowledge him/her
C) Samples 1. A private thank-you letter 写封信给玛丽,感谢她在你住院期间看望你,帮你复习功课,使你通过考试。 June 1. 2016 Dear Mary, I am writing to express my thanks to you for the many kindnesses you showed me when I was in hospital If it had not been for your timely assistance, I am afraid that I would be still in hospital now. I got sick just a week before the exam. You treated me well and I recovered soon. Now I pass the exam. But for your kindness help, I would not have passed the exam Again, I would like to express my warm thanks to you. I shall be pleased to reciprocate your favor when the opportunity arises Yours sincerely LI M
C) Samples 1. A private thank-you letter 写封信给玛丽,感谢她在你住院期间看望你,帮你复习功课,使你通过考试。 June 1, 2016 Dear Mary, I am writing to express my thanks to you for the many kindnesses you showed me when I was in hospital. If it had not been for your timely assistance, I am afraid that I would be still in hospital now. I got sick just a week before the exam. You treated me well and I recovered soon. Now I pass the exam. But for your kindness help, I would not have passed the exam. Again, I would like to express my warm thanks to you. I shall be pleased to reciprocate your favor when the opportunity arises. Yours sincerely, Li Ming
2. A business thank-you letter Kevin nash先生参加乐高公司公关部经理的面试后,写了封感谢信感 谢面试官Ms.Doe Dec.12.2016 Dear Ms doe I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for interviewing me for the position of Public Relations Manager. It was a nice experience for me and I had the opportunity to learn about Lego Toys to a certain extent The position of Public Relations Manager is not new to me as you would have seen through my Resume. I am basically a very Social Person which makes it easy for me to easily get along well with the clients. The education and experience which I have gained over the years are valuable assets not only for me but for your firm also I had the opportunity to be interviewed for your firm. That alone is a uite an achievement of sorts. I feel upbeat about the prospect of being involved with a reputed firm as yours. I am at your disposal whenever you feel the need to 4 Thank you once again for your time and consideration and I am sure we ill meet again Sincerely Signature Kevin Nash(typed name)
2. A business thank-you letter Kevin Nash先生参加乐高公司公关部经理的面试后,写了封感谢信感 谢面试官Ms. Doe Dec. 12, 2016 Dear Ms. Doe: I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for interviewing me for the position of Public Relations Manager. It was a nice experience for me and I had the opportunity to learn about Lego Toys to a certain extent. The position of Public Relations Manager is not new to me as you would have seen through my Resume. I am basically a very Social Person which makes it easy for me to easily get along well with the clients. The education and experience which I have gained over the years are valuable assets not only for me but for your firm also. I had the opportunity to be interviewed for your firm. That alone is a quite an achievement of sorts. I feel upbeat about the prospect of being involved with a reputed firm as yours. I am at your disposal whenever you feel the need to. Thank you once again for your time and consideration and I am sure we will meet again. Sincerely, Signature Kevin Nash (typed name)
D) Language features reminders Write clearly and concisely, no more than 200 words 123 Be sincere and use proper tone Write the thank-you letter as soon as possible after the event
Write clearly and concisely, no more than 200 words Be sincere and use proper tone Write the thank-you letter as soon as possible after the event D) Language Features & Reminders