Useful words
Make this sentence formal:
"I want to know more info about your language course."
I would like to know more about your language course.
I would like to request more information about your language course.
Correct the mistake:
How could i have known he would turn out to be evil?
How could I have known he would turn out to be evil.
Last group to stand up loses these points.
-200
What do you have to write on your writing test? (try to be specific)
Job application letter and a letter of complaint.
1. What should you write in your first paragraph?
2. What should/could be the start of your first sentence?
1. The reason why you are writing.
2. I am writing to...
Translate the following sentence into English:
"Ik zou graag willen solliciteren voor de baan van schoonmaker."
I would like to apply for the cleaning job / for the job as a cleaner / janitor.
Correct the mistake:
That is Evelyn bike.
That is Evelyn's bike.
Yay, you've gained 400 points! But you must also select another team to gain 400 points as well. Choose wisely.
+400
What greeting and what closing do you use if you are writing to a person whose name you do not know?
Greeting: Dear Sir / Madam,
Closing: Yours faithfully,
What greeting and what closing do you use if you are writing to "Wilhelmina Lavender"?
Greeting: Dear Ms. Lavender,
Closing: Yours sincerely,
Translate the following into (formal) English:
"Ik ben erg ontevreden over de service die ik heb ontvangen tijdens mijn verblijf."
I am very dissatisfied with the service I received during my stay.
Correct the mistake:
Their going to be here soon.
They're going to be here soon.
Which of these is NOT one of Santa's reindeer:
Rudolph, Blitzen, Prancer, Dreamer, Dancer
Dreamer
Name three things you can do to support the structure of your letter.
- Using paragraphs
- Using the right punctuation (comma, period, question mark)
- Using linking words
What should be the line before your closing (so before "Yours ...")?
I look forward to hearing from you (soon).
Imagine you are looking for a job in customer service / retail. Name four qualities you might want to describe yourself with in your letter to convince them you are the right person for the job.
communication skills, empathy, patience, problem-solving, flexible, adaptable, attention to detail, friendly, approachable, ...
Correct the mistake:
Leslie has seen many baby's in her time as a nurse.
Leslie has seen many babies in her time as a nurse.
Draw a perfect circle on your mini whiteboard. Group with the most perfect circle wins these points.
+800
Name three things you should avoid in your letter.
- Writing 1 big paragraph
- Informal language (kid, gonna, wanna, u)
- Contractions (don't, can't, you're, I'm)
- Abbreviations (ad, advert, TV, mg)
- Using the same words over and over again
How would you write the following date in a formal letter:
18-12-2025.
18 December 2025
Mind the capital letter! Make sure you spell out the month in its entirety!
Instead of saying "I would like to apply for the job as...," find two other ways of saying the same.
I would like to apply for the position of...
I would like to apply for the post of...
I would like to apply for the vacancy for...
I am interested in the opening for...
Correct the mistake:
They didn't discovered the cave on Tuesday but on Monday.
They didn't discover the cave on Tuesday but on Monday.
Whichever team writes down the longest correctly spelled word in English (that would be in dictionary) wins these points!
+800
Name four linking words (not and, but, also, too, or firstly, secondly, thirdly, lastly, etc.)
To: [email address]
Subject: [Your subject]