letter of request

LAYOUT
1. Greeting: Dear Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms Grant,
Dear Head teacher,
Dear Sir/Madam,
2. Introduction: reason for writing.
I am writing to inquire about…/ in connection with…
I am interested in…
3. Main body: your requests
(start each request with a new paragraph).
Could you let me know…
Could you (please) tell me…
I would like to know…
I would be grateful if you could tell me…
I would appreciate it if you could…
4. Conclusion.
 closing remark:
I look forward to hearing from you.
I look forward to receiving details about…
I would appreciate if you could inform me as soon as possible.
 ending:
Yours faithfully + full name
(if you begin with Dear Sir/Madam).
Yours sincerely + full name
(if you begin with Dear Mrs Grant)

Dog
Obedience
Classes
Train your dog in our
special classes.
Register now for the autumn

course.
For more information write to:
3, Longhill Green
Wolfhill

Particular
when exactly
age or breed? Classes begin
Notes:
- specific aspects of training
- cost of the course

Model letter
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to inquire about your advertisement in the September issue of Favourite Pets magazine. I am
interested in dog obedience classes, but I would be grateful if you could send me further details.
Firstly, I would like to know what breeds of dogs are accepted for the classes and whether the dog must
be a certain age in order to take part. I have a six-month-old male cocker spaniel which I am anxious to J
train. He is very excitable and especially needs to learn how to walk without pulling on his lead.
I also require information on the cost of the course, when it will
commence and how long it is likely to last.
I look forward to receiving details about the dog obedience classes. Thank you in advance for your help.
Yours faithfully,
Kristen Miller

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Prepared by Ms. Ta Thanh Hien – Hanoi University

To request information in formal letters, use indirect questions.
Direst questions
What is the cost of the course ?
What time does it start ?
Do we need to bring our own food?
Is the cost of equipment included in the
price?

Indirect questions
Could you tell me what the cost of the course is ?
I would like to know what time it starts.
Could you let me know if we need to bring our own food?
I would like to know whether the cost of equipment is
included in the price

Now have some practice ! Ask indirect questions about the following ads.
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• competitive prices
• English lessons daily

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- 1) exact cost?
) how many hours?

1. I would appreciate it if you could let me know _______
____________________________________________ .

3) when exactly?

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2. Could you please tell me ________________________
3. Could you let me know _________________________

4) what do I bring 4.
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I would like to know ___________________________ .

5. Could you tell me ______________________________

5) Ancient History books?
No matter what you want to read,

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will find it for you!

• ALL SCHOOL BOOKS IN STOCK
• HUGE SELECTION OF
FOREIGN LANGUAGE BOOKS ,

6. I am interested in finding out _____________________
7. I would be grateful if you could tell me _____________
_____________________________________________
8. Could you let me know _________________________
____________________________________________

6) Spanish ?
7)

lessons every day?

Midleton Language Centre

• Intensive courses:
Learn Italian in three months
• 20 hours per week
• Small groups or private lessons

9. I would like to know ____________________________
_____________________________________________
10. I would appreciate it if you could let me know ______
____________________________________________

8) how many students?

GYMNASTICS COMPETITION
• Joolie Sports Centre
• 29thApril
• Tickets still are still available

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Prepared by Ms. Ta Thanh Hien – Hanoi University

9) morning or
aftemoon?

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10) how much ?

Prepared by Ms. Ta Thanh Hien – Hanoi University