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aglae  #108044  Sun, 12 Jun 05 06:00 PM
Hello Jhon I think I have met all the requirements you mentionned in your post ; you can see it below and to be honest , now I am really in trouble with this letter as I relly have to send it as soon as possible . Thanks a lot if you can help /
Geraldine

I would be very obliged if someone can help me to correct the following letter. This is very urgent but I am not sure with my English ..... I have just finished my second year at the uni and I have taken various courses in order to teach English as a foreign language but I'm still struglling to express myself both in spoken and written English. Can any of you teacher give me some tips on how to progress and be more confident?

Hereby the letter which needs to be corrected.

Thanks a lot in advance!

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Dear Mrs Smith,

Thank you very much for returning my phone call regarding the position as “Resident Tutor”.

At the start of the academic year 2003/2004 I began my studies at the University of Kent enrolled on a British Culture and Language Studies combined with politics degree. After my graduation I intend to enlist for a PGCE course in order to be able to teach French in secondary. Currently, I am trained through the Student Associates Scheme (SAS) so that I can gain classroom experience while pursuing my studies; within the framework of the scheme, I am required to undertake a fifteen days observation in a school before the end of the term. I am herewith applying for a placement at Kent College.
The SAS is organised by Christ Church University College being the main coordinator between the student and the school and providing the necessary information to the student’s mentor. The aim of the scheme is to allow future teachers to familiarise with their future work environment and to collect evidence toward the QTS standards. The placement is based on a non-remunerative contract between the school and the student.
Should you it be unfeasible to provide me with a placement at the present, I would like to retain your attention for a placement as a volunteer throughout the next academic year. I have visited the college‘s website and I believe that I would acquire much experience by being able to assist in the process of teaching. Besides my interest the mainstream teaching of either English or French languages, I am particularly attracted by both your Dyslexic Unit and International Study Centre. Next academic year, I will be available the whole Thursdays and could therefore be involved on a regular basis throughout the terms if you accept me as part of your team.
I hope that you will look favourably on my application and that I will hear from you in the near future.

Yours faithfully,
  
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vikil_raut2003  #112303  Sat, 25 Jun 05 11:11 AM
i want some tips my e-mail id is vikil_raut2003@yahoo.co.in
  
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Anonymous  #120842  Sun, 24 Jul 05 10:06 AM
 Longxray wrote:
Hello,

I'm a Nepalese man. I've never been to english country and never joined english
language institutes in my life. I'm an english teacher for myself. I do sefl study
at home so I've lack of vocabulary and literature skill. Please, could you help me
that how I can improve my english skill better myself. Thank you for reading
and Hope to hear from you as soon as possible.
  
Eimai_Anglos  #120906  Sun, 24 Jul 05 03:29 PM
1. Please try to indicate the nature of your request in your subject line. "Help" is not very informative. My eye will just glide further down the page to find someone who's prepared to tell me what he wants.
2. "Please" and "Thank you" are always good incentives for me to help.
3. I'm much more likely to help you if I think you've already worked hard on it. There's no point in telling me you want to know how to write such-and-such a letter. Try doing it yourself first, then I'll help you out.
4. Sentences without capitalisation or punctuation or using "chat" abbreviations are a real turn-off for me.
5. It's very rewarding when people post back their thanks - besides, that way I know you've seen my answer. It doesn't have to be every time, but once in a while is nice.


Thanks, John. I share your thoughts and frustration entirely!

I would add a few more guidelines to yours:

6) Start a new discussion. DON'T tag your question onto an existing (unrelated) discussion.
7) DON'T ask for free software, free books or free lessons.
8) DON'T post your email address and ask for a personal reply.
9) DON'T email or PM your question to other forum users, without invitation.
10) DON'T use "txt-spk".
11) DON'T ask "How can I improve my...?" These questions have already been answered numerous times.
  
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Anonymous  #121512  Tue, 26 Jul 05 02:37 PM
i can read & write.but is this write or wrong .can u reply me
  
Clive  #121537  Tue, 26 Jul 05 03:51 PM

Hi,

You have a spelling mistake. It's 'right or wrong'.

Clive

  
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Sunny Khan  #141352  Sat, 24 Sep 05 05:22 PM

hi

first a fall thankyou very much for ur good tips

It is very helpful

thankyou

  
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Anonymous  #243745  Sat, 08 Jul 06 12:48 PM
Hi john could you please help me?? i want to improve my english grammar.The problem is with tenses.i am from India in 12 th stardard.i will appear for board exams this year so want a good score also i will be in college next year so i need to be well versed in english.the major problem is that i am able to write in english(obviously after thinking a lot)but i hesitate to speak in front of my friends due to my grammar mistakes and tenses.Thank u john
  
Clive  #243797  Sat, 08 Jul 06 05:50 PM

Hi,

The best thing is if you write some sentences with different tenses and post them here. Then we can give you comments to help you. OK?

Best wishes, Clive

  
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