TY  - BOOK
AU  - Barnard,Roger
AU  - Zemach,Dorothy E.
TI  - Writing for the Real World 1: an Introduction to General Writing 
SN  - 9780194538145 (Student Book)
PY  - 2004///
CY  - New York, NY
PB  - Oxford University Press
KW  - English language
KW  - Writing
KW  - Composition and exercises
N1  - 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
N2  - "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)
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