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General Information
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We all know how to write documents in our native language and we also know what expressions or vocabulary to use when we write. We can write reference letters, curriculum vitae, request and complain letters, however, do we know how to write them in English? It is very important to know what expressions, vocabulary and what format can be used in each case. The reason? In English these documents /papers have to be written in a different way. Let's see an example:
Course content
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Click the Start button to see the content of the following presentation, there you can find what a reference letter is and some recommendations for writing this type of documents are also included.
Click each icon to identify the basic elements of a reference letter.
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Click the Start button to see the content of the following presentation, there you can find what an application letter is and some recommendations for writing this type of documents are also included.
Click each icon to identify the basic elements of an application letter.
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The sentences below are expressed in an informal way, choose the most suitable expression a or b, which means the same as the one given but in a very formal way.
Example:
I want to work in your company:
Right answer: b
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Read each of the sentences and choose if it corresponds to a reference letter or an application letter.
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Click the Start button to see the content of the following presentation, there you can find what a curriculum vitae is and some recommendations for writing this type of documents are also included.
Click each button to identify the basic components a curriculum must contain.
Click the Start button to see the content of the following presentation, there you can find what a résumé is and some recommendations for writing this type of documents are also included.
Click each button to identify the components of a résumé.
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Watch the video to check the differences between a curriculum and a résumé.
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Write either a Curriculum vitae or a résumé in a word document. Pretend you are looking for a job (one you would like to apply or according to your studies) follow the examples given of a curriculum and a résumé.
Download the following checklist to verify the wording of your document.
Remember that the score you get in this activity is not considered for your course final grade.
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Click the Start button to see the content of the following presentation, there you can find what a request letter is and some recommendations for writing this type of documents are also included.
Look at the following image that shows the request letter elements.
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Look at the following infographic about a complaintt letter and its components.
Click on each button to see the components of a complaint letter.
Evidence
References
1 Elaboración de la Célula de Desarrollo de Experiencias Educativas de la Dirección General de Desarrollo e Innovación Educativa (DGDAIE).
