Pre-Intermediate Business Writing: Worksheet 10: A Formal Letter of Introduction
Pre-Intermediate Business Writing: Worksheet 10: A Formal Letter of Introduction
Pre-Intermediate Business Writing: Worksheet 10: A Formal Letter of Introduction
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1 Worksheet 10: A formal letter of introduction
Pre-Intermediate Life Business Writing 10: A formal letter of introduction
1 Read the letter. Are these statements true (T) or false (F)?
With 25 years in the business, Martitex uses its experience to provide high-quality products and
services in an increasingly demanding and competitive marketplace. With over 200 highly skilled
staff, we always aim to meet our customer’s requirements.
Please also find enclosed details of special offers and a list of contact details for regional sales
staff working in sales offices across the regions. If you are interested in our services, please do
not hesitate to contact your local representative.
Yours faithfully
Bertrand de Chazal
Bertrand de Chazal
Corporate Sales Director (Europe and Middle East)
1 starting the letter when you don’t know the name of the reader*
2 giving the reason for writing
3 referring to an enclosure
4 referring to future contact
5 ending the letter when you don’t know the name of the reader*
* When you know the name of the reader, start with Dear + title + name and end
with Yours sincerely or Best regards.
5 Write a formal letter of introduction to new customers from a company you have
worked for, or one you know well. Enclose information.
6 Swap your letter with a partner. Read your partner’s letter. Would you contact
the company? Why? / Why not?
I CAN
start a letter
give the reason for writing
refer to an enclosure
refer to future contact
end the letter