Writing for the Real World 1 : an Introduction to General Writing /
Roger Barnard and Dorothy E. Zemach.
- New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2004.
- iii, 135 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
- Writing for the Real World .
Includes Review sections as well as references.
1. Thinking about writing Language Focus: simple present tense and adverbs of frequency for writing about likes and dislikes / routines: I like writing in my own language. I often write emails... writing about the future: want to; will; might Writing Task: writing a short email to your teacher; completing a questionnaire 2. Introducing Language Focus: starting and ending an informal email: Dear Dorothy / Hi / Hello; Bye / See you / Take care listing main points spelling and punctuation Writing Task: writing an informal email and reply to a keypal 3. Completing forms Language Focus: using capital letters when completing forms creating an electronic password Writing Task: completing a landing card by hand; completing an electronic application form 4. Thanking Language Focus: comparing formal and informal writing styles salutations: Dear Mr. / Ms. / Dr. / Prof. Jones ; Dear Sarah / Mom; Hi John!; Hello complimentary closings: Sincerely yours / Sincerely; Bye / See you / Take care Writing Task: writing a formal and an informal thank-you email 5. Requesting information Language Focus: organizing an email or letter writing formal salutations: Dear Sir or Madam ; Dear Personnel Department requesting information: Could / Would you please send... ; Please send... Writing Task: writing a letter to a company or institution requesting information Review 1 6. Getting details Language Focus: yes / no and wh- questions asking and answering questions: Do you have a dog? Yes, I do; When do buses run downtown? Every 10 minutes. Writing Task: writing an email to a host family; replying to an email from a future homestay student 7. Inviting and arranging to meet Language Focus: present continuous tense for writing about arrangements: We're playing tennis tomorrow. simple present tense for writing about timetables and schedules: The train leaves at 8:30. days, dates, and times: on Tuesday / February 4; at 2 p.m. inviting: Would you like to...? accepting and refusing: I'd love to... ; I'm sorry I can't... rearranging: Why don't we... ? Writing Task: inviting a friend to visit; accepting and refusing an invitation 8. Making and changing arrangements Language Focus: making a reservation writing formal and informal emails about a change in arrangements formal and informal apologies: I regret to say... ; I'm sorry, but... Writing Task: arranging and confirming a hotel reservation; canceling a hotel reservation 9. Giving directions Language Focus: directions: Take / Catch the... ; Get out at... Go straight; Turn left / right; Go past...; Take the first street on the left / right connectors: and; then; when Writing Task: sending a map and cover sheet by fax; writing directions for a visitor 10. Dealing with problems Language Focus: reference numbers complaining: I am writing with reference to... ; I am writing (to complain) about... ; I am writing about a problem with... requesting action: Please...; I would appreciate it if you would... Writing Task: writing an email / letter complaining about a service or product; responding to a letter of complaint Review 2 11. Describing Language Focus: describing a place: There's a... / There isn't a... adjectives: bored / boring; interested / interesting connectors (with; which): There's a park with lots of trees. / My room is sunny, which is nice. abilities and interests: Ken can...; Suzy is good at... ; Jim likes / is interested in... Writing Task: writing a description of first starting college; writing a description of starting a summer course in a foreign country 12. Giving an opinion and recommending Language Focus: present perfect to write about recent experience: Have you... (yet)? location: It's next to... / above the... simple past tense to write about recent completed experience: I went shopping last week. recommending: Check it out.; Give it a miss. Writing Task: writing a review about a movie, book, or café 13. Writing about a vacation Language Focus: past continuous tense and simple past tense to write about an action that interrupts another: While we were waiting, we saw Tom Cruise. connectors (where): We went to Granada, where we visited the Alhambra. descriptive adjectives: weather / food / places / people Writing Task: writing about a personal experience 14. Writing about an interest Language Focus: topic sentences brainstorming ideas using idea maps writing captions for photographs Writing Task: writing about a personal interest for a personal home page 15. Applying for a job Language Focus: application letter language: I would like to apply for...; I enclose a copy of...; As you can see from...; I hope you will consider my application résumé language (ellipsis): promoted to... ; worked as...; duties included... useful vocabulary: part-time / full-time; operate; handle; be familiar with Writing Task: writing a job application letter writing a résumé Review 3
"An introduction to Business Writing: is a 2-level writing course in international English, designed for young adult and adult learners; it provides simple step-by-step practice in writing emails, letters, taxes, forms, CVs practices a range of useful functions, e.g. discussing travel plans, making inquiries, placing orders, and making payment, includes cross-cultural information comparing American and British varieties of English, has a comprehensive reference section covering layout, writing conventions, punctuation, style, and register, and is accompanied by a Teacher's Guide with notes on using the Student Book, optional ideas for mixed ability classes, and photocopiable activities." (Book Cover)