In this unit students will learn useful terms and phrases that you will need when writing emails. There is also a reading activity featuring an email exchange between HR and a job applicant.
In this unit students will learn useful terms and phrases that you will need when writing emails. There is also a reading activity featuring an email exchange between HR and a job applicant.

Now Studying: Writing Effective Emails

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Core Training Activities

Select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

Listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

Identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

Improve your reading comprehension and vocabulary in context with our interactive reader.

Miray sat staring at her laptop, contemplating. She was trying to finally write a speculative application to her dream employer, a well known shipping company. Somehow she felt unsure about everything, from which tone to choose to how to advocate for herself. She knew that she needed to be formal, but she wasn't sure whether to be excessively so or merely to use normal business terminology. Should she…

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Having a descriptive subject line is crucial for achieving higher open rates.
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Pro tip: Finish writing your email before entering the recipient, so as to not accidentally send half-finished messages.
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In order to write an effective email you should carefully draft the preview and subject line, so the receiver is enticed to open the email.
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Improve your writing skills with guided essay questions and professional correction.

  • Write an application email for a study abroad scholarship. Describe why you want to study abroad and why you deserve this scholarship. Choose a formal tone. Make sure to write and effective subject line and preview!
  • Imagine you want to buy party decorations for your co-worker’s birthday party. Write an email to “Balloons & Party Supplies”, describing what you need and asking for any additional information required. At the end, place your order. Make sure to write and effective subject line and preview!
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