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2. a proper greeting (Dear Mary, Dear Mr. Lewis)
3. an introduction clearly stating the reason you are writing
4. a main body in which the subject is developed
5. a final paragraph in which you make your final remarks
6. an appropriate ending (Yours/ Best wishes, yours sincerely, yours faithfully)
7. the sender’s signature
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NHA TRANG COLLEGE OF CULTURE-ARTS AND TOURISM FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSE WRITING FOR HOSPITALITY NGUYỄN THỊ HOÀI TRANG NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG THÚY VÕ TÚ PHƯƠNG (Ed) (compilers) TRƯỜNG CAO ĐẲNG VĂN HÓA NGHỆ THUẬT VÀ DU LỊCH NHA TRANG KHOA NGOẠI NGỮ GIÁO TRÌNH CHUYÊN NGÀNH VIẾT THƯ TRONG NGÀNH DU LỊCH NGUYỄN THỊ HOÀI TRANG NGUYỄN PHƯƠNG THÚY VÕ TÚ PHƯƠNG (CB) (biên soạn) TABLE OF CONTENT PAGE UNIT 1: FORMAL OR INFORMAL UNIT 2: INFORMAL LETTER UNIT 3: FORMAL LETTER REVIEW 1 UNIT 4: APPLICATION LETTER UNIT 5: CURRICULUM VITAE WRITING REVIEW 2 UNIT 6: LETTER OF COMPLAINT UNIT 7: LETTER OF APPOLOGY REVIEW 3 UNIT 8: MEMO UNIT 9: EMAIL WRITING REVIEW 4 APPENDIX USEFUL PHRASES/EXPRESSIONS; SAMPLE LETTERS; ABBREVIATIONS; GLOSSARY REFERENCES ANSWERS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Hospitality careers in Khanh Hoa in specific, and in Vietnam in general requires a text book of writing. This book is aimed at providing knowledge in writing in hospitality as well as in tourism. This manual is specially designed for the second year students of Tourism Department of Nha Trang College of Culture Arts and Tourism. The manual provides the texts from variety of sources, which were re-edited and redesigned with a fix form for all. All the units in the book relate to the writing in hospitality and tourism such as application letter, curriculum vitae, complaint letter, apology letter, memos, etc. This book has been designed to provide approximately 45- 60 periods of classroom work. However, the actual amount of work that is necessary will vary according to the learner’s level of English, their knowledge of professional background, the amount of tasks done at home, and the adaptation by teachers to specific situation. The students will be evaluated periodically by their teachers. The periodical tests is the written test. This book was written at the instigation of the administration board of Nha Trang College of Culture-Arts & Tourism, and we would like to take this opportunity to convey my special thanks to the boarding. We could not have finished the book without the support of the college administration board, the Foreign Language Department. We will appreciate any comments from teachers and students that will assist me to revise and improve the material, and design subsequent courses in an increasingly effective way. Nha Trang 12th December, 2012 Nguyễn Thị Hoài Trang Nguyễn Phương Thúy Võ Tú Phương Foreign Language Department UNIT 1 FORMAL OR INFORMAL Unit 1: FORMAL OR INFORMAL PART 1: FORMAT OF A LETTER A good letter, whether formal and informal, should include: the date a proper greeting (Dear Mary, Dear Mr. Lewis) an introduction clearly stating the reason you are writing a main body in which the subject is developed a final paragraph in which you make your final remarks an appropriate ending (Yours/ Best wishes, yours sincerely, yours faithfully) the sender’s signature Complete this graph: ___________ ___________ ___________ _______ ________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________ ______________ Sarah Parks 1. You should also pay attention to the style you use, because each type of letter requires a different style. So, complete the table with the phrases below: The greeting: Dear Mr Lane, Dear Sir/Madam Informal language Idiomatic expressions Complex sentences Colloquial English No abbreviated forms Subjectivity Coherent style Frequent use of the Passive The ending: Yours, Love, Kisses, Best regards Abbreviated forms Objectivity Omitted pronouns Formal language The greeting: Dear Lucy, Dear Dad, Dearest Annie Non-colloquial English Short forms (verbs) The ending: yours sincerely, yours faithfully, yours most respectfully STYLE IN LETTERS FORMAL INFORMAL The greeting: Dear Mr Lane, Dear Sir/Madam ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... o. The greeting: Dear Lucy, Dear Dad, Dearest Annie .......................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ........................................................... ............... ... uire any further information, feel free to contact me I look forward to your reply. I look forward to hearing from you. I look forward to seeing you. We look forward to a successful working relationship in the future Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Once again, I apologise for any inconvenience. I would appreciate your immediate attention to this matter. 10 Good Closing Lines: If you require any further information, feel free to contact me. I look forward to your reply. I look forward to hearing from you. I look forward to seeing you. Please advise as necessary. We look forward to a successful working relationship in the future. Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Once again, I apologise for any inconvenience. We hope that we may continue to rely on your valued custom. I would appreciate your immediate attention to this matter. APPENDIX 3 Useful phrases for letter of application I should like to be considered for the post of ..currently advertised in . I gained wide experience in and a thorough knowledge of I believe my education and work experience suit me to the job I am looking for more scope and challenge in my work I love to work with tact and initiative I have a keen sense of duty I have strong cooperative and communication skills and a determination to succeed and excel My present ambition is to use my skills in an active, forward- looking, consumer- oriented position. I believe I have the appropriate qualifications and experience for this post and I am therefore enclosing my C.V. I would appreciate a prompt reply (answer) as soon as possible . My understanding of . is considerable . I can give satisfactory service in resolving difficulties. I am used to . I am familiar with . (Company’s name)is known throughout the world for . ( its leading status, ubiquity, unparalleled professionalism / great achievements / high quality products . ) Ubiquity (n) /Ubiquitous (adj) :Present everywhere in several places My final certification as . , my knowledge of ... , my previous experience . , my fluency in .. have qualified me for the position of advertised in .. I hope you will take my application into consideration. I would be grateful if my application is considered favourably I trust my application will be of interest and I look forward to hearing from you I would be ready ( available ) to come for an interview at any time that is convenient to you I will call your secretary to confirm an appointment The enclosed c. v outlines my education and experience. Professional practice covering letter The following phrases are useful when writing covering letters. Say where you saw the advertisement I’m writing in reply to your advertisement in the (name of newspaper). Say what job you are interested in I would like to apply for the position of ( job title) Emphasise what makes you the right person for the job I have experience in ( types of duties and responsibilities). I am a (positive adjectives to describe you) person. Say when you can attend an interview I am available for interview (days and times). Write a concluding sentence I look forward to hearing from you. APPENDIX 4 USEFUL EXPRESSION FOR LETTER OF COMPLAINT: I am writing in order to complain about.. I am writing to express my disappointment/ dissatisfaction with . I very much regret to have to inform you that ./ I am really sorry to tell you that I should point out that / I should draw your attention to You know that we trust you a lot and we don’t think that you did such a thing deliberately. I hope it was merely a mistake./ we place great value in I contacted X and they refused to recognize responsibility for.and they declared that it could be neither refunded nor replaced. I have no doubt that this problem will interest you and that you will solve it as soon as possible A favourable justification could restore our faith in you . I look forward to hearing from you with a satisfactory reply . I look forward to receiving a prompt reply /a compensation First and foremost/Last but not least./Unfortunately./Add insult to injury/things came to a head when.../ to make matters worse... I am writing to complain about I am writing to express my concern about the fact that I must complain in writing about I feel I must complain to you about I wish to complain in the strongest terms about I must insist that you I must urge you to I am writing to inform you of an apparent error in your records Poor standard of service/slow service No accommodation/Travel delays/Rather rude staff Badly scratched/dented wrapping/packaging To claim/demand for a refund Defective/faulty goods/defective item/machine The may need replacing To restore an item to full working order I am enclosing the broken radio in this package; please send me a replacement I am returning to you for correction of the fault/for inspection/repair/servicing I am asking for/I wish to get a replacement You said that I feel sure there must be some mistake as... Ending I do not usually complain, but, as an old customer, I am sure you will be interested in my comments. We look forward to dealing with this matter without delay. I feel that your company should consider an appropriate refund. I would be grateful if you would send me a complete refund as soon as possible We feel there must be some explanation for (this delay) and expect your prompt reply. Will you please look into this matter and let us know the reason for Thank you for your assistance. I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. I am returning the damaged goods/items and shall be glad if you will replace them. Please look into this matter at once and let me know the delay. Please check your records again. Thank you for your cooperation in correcting this detail Linking words Opinion: I think, I believe, I insist Listing points: First(ly), First of all, Secondly, Also, Next, Then, And, Too, After this/that, Furthermore, Last(ly), All in all Cause/effect: Because (of this), So, Therefore, As a result Examples: For example, such as, especially Contrast: But, However, Although, Despite Time: when, before, until, while, after Language of complaints I am sorry to have to say... I feel I must complain about... I am disappointed because... I am very unhappy about... I was shocked when I ... Despite my request for... Unfortunately... What would suit me best is... I insist that you... I hope you will... I look forward to hearing from you... Please contact me... PHRASES: COMPLAINTS Phrases used to start a complaint: We are writing concerning our order .., which reached us.. e.g. We are writing concerning our order no 143, which reached us yesterday. I am writing with reference to .. e.g. I am writing with reference to our order, which reached us on 2 October. I am referring to our order .. e.g. I am referring to our order no. 143 of 14 October. Phrases used to express your complaint: On examining the delivery, we found that e.g. On examining the delivery, we found that some of the articles were seriously damaged. We are sorry to say that e.g. We are sorry to say that most articles are defective. On inspecting the goods, we discovered that.. e.g. On inspecting the goods, we discovered that the quality was not up to sample. To our surprise, .. e.g. To our surprise, the goods are not the colour we ordered. Unfortunately, the products turned out to be .. e.g. Unfortunately, the products turned out to be of inferior quality. We regret to inform you that. e.g. We regret to inform you that you have sent us the wrong goods. Much to our disappointment the goods you promised us for.have still not arrived. e.g. Much to our disappointment the goods you promised us for 15 November have still not arrived. Phrases used to say what you expect and will do next: Please arrange for. e.g. Please arrange for the immediate dispatch of suitable substitutes. Unless we have the goods we will have to cancel our order. e.g. Unless we have the goods by the end of next week, we will have to cancel the order. We are keeping the faulty goods in our warehouse until e.g. We are keeping the faulty goods in our warehouse until we receive further instructions from you. We are prepared to keep the goods . e.g. We are prepared to keep the goods at your disposal. Phrases used to close the letter: We hope to hear from you soon. We are looking forward to receiving your instructions. APPENDIX 5 cir. /circ. - circular, Latin circa = about Do. Latin ditto = the same e.g. Latin exempli gratia = for example et al. Latin et alibi = and elsewhere, Latin et alii, et aliae = and others etc Latin et cetera = and so forth et seq. Latin et sequens = and the following, Latin et sequentes or seqentia = and those that follow id. Latin idem = the same i.e. Latin id est = that is lb Latin libra = pound mem. / memo Latin memento = remember, memorandum n.b. Latin nota bene = mark well, take notice p.d Latin per diem = by the day pro tem. Latin pro tempore = for the time bein viz. Latin videlicet = namely v.s. Latin vide supra = see above vs. / v. Latin versus = against ABBREVIATIONS OF DEGREES Note: When documenting sources using MLA style, the normal punctuations are omitted for degrees when used in parentheses, tables, works cited, footnotes, endnotes, etc. For example, B.A. is written as BA. Other abbreviations retain the periods if applicable, e.g. acad., bib., misc. Italics = Latin BA Bachelor of Arts BS Bachelor of Science EdD Doctor of Education LLB Bachelor of Laws (legum baccalaureus) LLM Master of Laws (legum magister) MBA Master of Business Administration MS Master of Science BBA Bachelor of Business Administration DA Doctor of Arts JD Doctor of Law LLD Doctor of Laws (legum doctor) MA Master of Arts MD Doctor of Medicine (medicinae doctor) PhD Doctor of Philosophy APPENDIX 6 BUSINESS LETTER VOCABULARY attachment extra document or image that is added to an email block format most common business letter format, single spaced, all paragraphs begin at the left margin body the content of the letter; between the salutation and signature bullets small dark dots used to set off items in an unnumbered list certified mail important letters that sender pays extra postage for in order to receive a notice of receipt coherent logical; easy to understand concise gets to the point quickly confidential, personal private diplomacy, diplomatic demonstrating consideration and kindness direct mail, junk mail marketing letters addressed to a large audience double space format where one blank line is left between lines of text enclosure extra document or image included with a letter formal uses set formatting and business language, opposite of casual format the set up or organization of a document heading a word or phrase that indicates what the text below will be about indent extra spaces (usually 5) at the beginning of a paragraph informal casual inside address recipient's mailing information justified margins straight and even text, always begins at the same place letterhead specialized paper with a (company) logo or name printed at the top logo symbol or image that identifies a specific organization margin a blank space that borders the edge of the text memorandum (memo) document sent within a company (internal), presented in short form modified block format left justified as block format, but date and closing are centered on arrival notation notice to recipient that appears on an envelope (e.g. "confidential") postage the cost of sending a letter through the Post Office proofread read through a finished document to check for mistakes punctuation marks used within or after sentences and phrases (e.g. periods, commas) reader-friendly easy to read recipient the person who receives the letter right ragged format in which text on the right side of the document ends at slightly different points (not justified) salutation greeting in a letter (e.g. "Dear Mr Jones") sensitive information content in a letter that may cause the receiver to feel upset semi-block format paragraphs are indented, not left-justified sincerely term used before a name when formally closing a letter single spaced format where no blanks lines are left in-between lines of text spacing blank area between words or lines of text tone the feeling of the language (e.g. serious, enthusiastic) transitions words or phrases used to make a letter flow naturally (e.g. "furthermore", "on the other hand") ANSWER REFERENCES Ashley, (2008), “Commercial Correspondence” của A. Ashley (2008) NXB Oxford. Dubicka I. & O’Keeffe M. (2003). “English for Tourism”. Pearson Education Limited. Jayne Wildman, with Kathy Gude. New Matrix – Intermediate, John A. Carey (edited), (2005), “Business letter for busy people”, Advantage Quest Publication. Iwonna Dubicka & Margaret O’Keeffe, (2003), “English for International Tourism” (Pre-intermediate), Pearson Education limited, Iwonna Dubicka & Margaret O’Keeffe, (2003), “English for International Tourism” (Intermediate), Pearson Education limited, Robert W. Bly & Regina Anne Kelly, (2009), “The encyclopedia of Business letters, faxes and email”, Advantage Quest Publication. Robin Walker and Keith Harding (2010), “Tourism 1: Provision”, Oxford. Robin Walker and Keith Harding (2010), “Tourism 2: Managerment”, Oxford. Robin Walker and Keith Harding (2010), “Tourism 3: Encounters”, Oxford. Stott T. & Revell R. “Highly Recommended. English for the hotel and catering industry.” Oxford University Press. 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