Inquiries and Applications: Courses, Travel, and Jobs

Course Information Inquiries

Inquiry about English Summer Courses

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to inquire about English Summer courses at your school. I would be grateful if you could send me further details regarding courses in August. I would like to know the starting dates, details about different types of courses, and their costs. In addition, I would like to have further information about accommodation with host families. I look forward to hearing from you.

Inquiry about Language Courses Abroad

Dear

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Business English: Key Terms and Expressions

Essential Business English

Lesson 4

GREETING = Hello, this is…

ENDING = Thank you for your time, nice speaking to you.

ASKING FOR SOMEONE = Could I speak to…? Is available?

Lesson 5

FORMAL = Being serious and official.

MESSAGE = The main part of an email.

INFORMAL = Being relaxed and casual.

ATTACHMENT = A file that is sent along with an email.

SUBJECT = The title of an email.

Lesson 6

  1. The sender types the letter and puts it in the email. When it arrives at its destination, it is opened by the recipient.
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Essential Vocabulary and Grammar for Technical Fields

Essential Technical Vocabulary

Office and General Terms

  • Run out: Terminarse
  • Trip: Saltar (Interruptor)
  • Fit: Colocar
  • Stationary cupboard: Armario de material de oficina
  • Seize up: Atascarse
  • Personal database: Base de datos del personal
  • Folder: Carpeta
  • Toner Cartridge: Cartucho de tinta
  • Loose connection: Conexión floja
  • Faulty: Defectuoso
  • Blown: Explotar
  • Fuse: Fusible
  • Report: Informe
  • Seal: Sello/Junta
  • Snap off: Resquebrajarse
  • Leak: Fuga
  • Pressure: Presión
  • Remove: Eliminar
  • Collect: Recoger
  • Resources: Recursos
  • Replacement:
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Effective Business Email Examples and Templates

Effective Business Email Examples

Introducing Yourself (New Personal Assistant)

Subject: Introduction – Elvira Gomez, Personal Assistant

Hello everyone,

My name is Elvira Gomez, and I am the new personal assistant. I’m from Murcia, and my previous job was as a secretary in the counseling department, where I worked for two years. In my previous role, I assisted with invoices and accounting documents.

I am looking forward to meeting and working with you all.

Best wishes,

Elvira

Requesting a Quote for Office

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Salvador Venegas: Letters on Technology, English Club, and City Planning

Salvador Venegas: Letters and Opinions

International Technology Conference

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing this email further to the communication received about the international technology conference.

Firstly, I love the idea of the international technology conference.

Secondly, I would love to participate in the conference. I have a lot of experience with computers. I have been working for many years in a very important computer company.

I could speak at the new technology conference and share my experience

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Essential Vocabulary: Illnesses, Clothes, Travel, and More

Essential Vocabulary

Illnesses

Illnesses: Cough (Tos), Rash (Sarpullido), Temperature (Fiebre), Sunburn (Quemadura Sol), Sneezing (Estornudar), Swollen (Hinchado), Hurts (Dolor), Bleeding (Hemorragia), Diarrhea (Diarrea), Fainted (Desmayado), Blister (Ampolla), Flu (Gripe), Dizzy (Maredo)

Clothes

Clothes: Loose (Suelto), Tight (Ajustado), Hooded (Con Capucha), Long-sleeved (Manga Larga), Polo Neck (Cuello Pato), Sleeveless (Sin Mangas), V-neck (Cuello V), Checked (A Cuadros), Patterned (Estampado),

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