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Letter Writing 4: メール対応 4

PART A_1

We will read aloud the phrases below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART A_2

1. I am pleased with the invitation to~
2. Unfortunately, I cannot attend~
3. I feel that I will not have sufficient time to prepare myself because~
PART A_3

Now, let’s review some words from part A_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part A_2.)

PART A_4

PART B_1

Now, you will make sentences by using the phrases you learned.
(Please send the sentences that need grammar corrections to your student.)

PART B_2

1. I am pleased with the invitation to __________________.
2. Unfortunately, I cannot attend __________________.
3. I feel that I will not have sufficient time to prepare myself because __________________.
PART B_3

Now, let’s review some words from part B_2.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions from part B_2.)

PART B_4

PART C_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Please repeat after me. I will check your pronunciation.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART C_2

Version I
Dear Miss Rodriguez:

I am very pleased with the invitation that I received from you inviting me to make a speech for the National Association of Secretaries on June 11. Unfortunately, I regret that I cannot attend the meeting on June 11. I feel that I do not have sufficient time to prepare myself because I received your invitation on June 3 and it is not enough time to prepare myself completely for the speech.

Yours truly,

Version II
Dear Miss Rodriguez:

I am pleased with the invitation to speak to the National Association of Secretaries. Unfortunately, I cannot attend the meeting on June 11.

I feel that I will not have sufficient time to prepare myself because I received your invitation on June 3.

I will be happy to address your organization on another occasion if you would give me earlier notice. Best of luck with your meeting.

Sincerely yours,

PART C_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_4

PART C_5

I will ask the following questions. Please answer based on the passage. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please review the mispronounced words and expressions.)

PART C_6

1. What is the intent of the letter above?
Answer:
2. Why did the sender turn down the invitation of Miss Rodriguez?
Answer:
3. What will the sender be happy to do on another occasion?
Answer:

PART C_7

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_8

PART D_1

Now, please answer the following questions. I will check if your sentences are complete and if the grammar is correct.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_2

1. How does Version I of the letter above sound like? Is the writing style appropriate for business?
Answer:
2. Is it difficult to turn down an invitation? Why or why not?
Answer:
3. If you were Miss Rodriguez, how would you respond to the letter sender?
Answer:

PART D_3

Now, let’s review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART D_4

PART E_1

We will read aloud the passage below. Then, let’s discuss how you can improve the letter below.
(Please send the mispronounced words and expressions to your student.)

PART E_2

Dear Ms. Grant:

I’m sorry I cannot present my research to your employees on July 30 because I’m busy. I can present my research to your employees if we reschedule. I can do it on August 5.

Hope to hear from you soon! Thanks.

Yours truly,