Unit 15: Writing Effective Emails

Accountant counting on an abacus
Arrghh! How can I show them the activities properly if they don't register and login?
Basic activities (computer-graded)
Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students should be familiar with the following vocabulary before continuing on to the activities and exercises:

  • Attached
  • Best wishes
  • Catch someone up
  • Cheers
  • Dear Sir or Madam
  • Follow up
  • In advance
  • In reference to
  • Inquire
  • Keep someone posted
  • Kind regards
  • Look forward to
  • Personalize
  • Preview
  • Reach out
  • Recipient
  • Sign-off
  • Subject line
  • Template
  • Tone
Reading Comprehension: An email exchange between an applicant and HR Manager

In this unit you will learn useful terms and phrases that you will often need when writing emails, including ways to phrase your concerns as well as polite greetings. This will help you follow proper email etiquette.

Multiple Choice Activity (Registered users only)
Pick the correct answer from a list.
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Listening Comprehension (Registered users only)
Listen to the word and type it in.
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Spelling and Recognition (Registered users only)
Type in the correct answer for each definition.
Advanced activities (optionally teacher-graded)
Speaking Practice Activity (Registered users only)
Record yourself speaking five example sentences from the unit.
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Writing Practice Activity (Registered users only)
Pick a question and write about it.