Writing Task 3 - A letter requesting extra information

A letter asking for further information is a transactional letter. They can be informal or semi-formal depending on who you are writing to.
When writing a transactional letter you shoud include all relevant factual information given in the rubric, using your own words. Make sure that each paragraph deals with only one topic.

USEFUL LANGUAGE
Opening remarks:

• I am writing to inquire about... (formal)
• I am writing in connection with... (formal)
• Can you let me know... (informal)

Introducing first request:

• Could you possibly send... (formal)
• I would be grateful if you could... (formal)
• Would it be possible for you to tell/send me... (formal)
• I would appreciate some information about...(formal)
• I'd like to know... (informal)

Introducing further requests:

• Could you also please send me... (formal)
• Another matter I need information on is... (formal)
• I would also like some information on... (formal)
• Can you also find out... (informal)
• I also want to know... (informal)

Closing remrks:

• I look forward to receiving... (formal)
• I would appreciate it if you could inform me as soon as possible... (formal)
• Please, let me know... (informal)
• Send me the details...(informal)
• Tell me soon...(informal)

Remember to use indirect questions such as:

• Direct: Will there be a ski instructor?
• Indirect: I am interested in finding out if there will be a ski instructorMODEL:

Rubric:

Dear Sir/Madam,

    I am writing 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 orfer to take part. I have a six-moth-old male cocker spaniel which I am anxious to 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 dog obedience classes.Thank you in advance for your help.

Yours faithfully,

Kristen Miller

YOUR TURN

Write a letter (120-150) requesting extra information about a paragliding course as well as the notes you have made. (Student's Book pp. 49 ex. 9)