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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.englishforums.com/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>Formal, General &amp; Business Letter Writing</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/FormalGeneralBusinessLetter-Writing/Forum5.htm</link><description>Formal letter-writing questions, how to write a cover letter, general, business, official, reference, character, leave, sponsorship, or invitation letter, CVs, writing to an English company, Learn how to start and end a letter.</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><generator>XMOD (Build: 3616.28671)</generator><item><title>Re:   Application letter</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#699438</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:47:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:699438</guid><dc:creator>Grammar Geek</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#699438</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-699438.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Plz I want that if you can give me an example of an application from a father to a principal of a school where his son is studying for fee concession 
 
  
  
 Plz read the thread and you&amp;#39;ll see one.</description></item><item><title>Re:  Application letter</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#699421</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:14:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:699421</guid><dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator><slash:comments>1</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#699421</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-699421.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Plz I want that if you can give me an example of an application from a father to a principal of a school where his son is studying for fee concession</description></item><item><title>Re: Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#474005</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:474005</guid><dc:creator>Yoong Liat</dc:creator><slash:comments>2</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#474005</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-474005.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>One minor point: In BrE it is Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully.</description></item><item><title>Re: Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#473864</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473864</guid><dc:creator>Mister Micawber</dc:creator><slash:comments>3</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#473864</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473864.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Dean, College of ****  (or)  Chairman, Department of ****    Sorry, but, Sir, I've been asked to directly address the principal. Will it be wrong to do so? --    Universities in my country do not have principals; principals are heads of primary and secondary schools.     
  Dear Dr  :  I don't know his name. Will it be wrong to say "Dear Sir"?--    Only if you cannot manage to learn his/her name.      
  I have completed my intermediation  (diploma ?  certificate ?)      -- it would be better to spell it out in full: High School Certificate (?)      in pre-eng</description></item><item><title>Re: Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#473821</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473821</guid><dc:creator>Mister Nutty</dc:creator><slash:comments>4</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/2/zlzbc/Post.htm#473821</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473821.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Dear Yankee, thanks for your kind suggestions, too. I am very thankful to both of you for helping me. Thank you very much indeed. 

    Yankee wrote:     Hi Mr Nutty Here is a suggestion for improvement. Rather than simply looking for grammar errors, I've done some rewording: EDIT: I see that Mister Micawber has also now replied. I like his suggestions too, and agree with his suggestion that you include your educational records. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 (My Address) 
 Apartment Name 
 Area Name 
 City Name 
 Date 


    (Recipient's address)  

  Dean of Admissions     
  University Name  
  Are</description></item><item><title>Re: Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473812</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473812</guid><dc:creator>Mister Nutty</dc:creator><slash:comments>5</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473812</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473812.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>So, finally I got help. Thank you very much, Mister Micawber.    Full return mailing address  Okay, as you say Sir.   Date Okay, as you say Sir.  
  
  Dean, College of ****  Sorry, but, Sir, I've been asked to directly address the principal. Will it be wrong to do so?    (or)  Chairman, Department of ****    
  University Name     
    Full mailing address     
  Dear Dr  :  I don't know his name. Will it be wrong to say "Dear Sir"?   
  I have completed my intermediation  (diploma ?  certificate ?)  [thank you again, Sir. Yes, it's a certificate. Can I</description></item><item><title>Re: Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473800</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473800</guid><dc:creator>Yankee</dc:creator><slash:comments>6</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473800</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473800.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Hi Mr Nutty Here is a suggestion for improvement. Rather than simply looking for grammar errors, I&amp;#39;ve done some rewording: EDIT: I see that Mister Micawber has also now replied. I like his suggestions too, and agree with his suggestion that you include your educational records. ____________________________________________________________________________________________  (My Address) 
 Apartment Name 
 Area Name 
 City Name 
 Date 
  
 
     (Recipient&amp;#39;s address)  
  Dean of Admissions   
  University Name  
  Area Name  
  City Name  
  Dear (Name),  
  Having completed my pre-engineering coursework, I would now like to pursue a degree in B.E. (telecom.) at your esteemed. university. From the time I was in elementary...</description></item><item><title>Re: Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473797</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 18:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473797</guid><dc:creator>Mister Micawber</dc:creator><slash:comments>7</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473797</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473797.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>I&amp;#39;m here, Mr Nutty.   Full return mailing address Date   

 
  Dean, College of ****    (or)  Chairman, Department of ****    
  University Name         Full mailing address       Dear Dr  :  

  I 
have completed my intermediation  (diploma ?  certificate ?) in pre-engineering, and would like to 
pursue a BE (Telecommunications) degree at ABC University . 
I have always been interested in
 telecommunications , and more recently I have narrowed my goal to becoming 
a telecommunications engineer.  Enclosed/attached are my educational records.     Since my family is unable to bear the full cost of tuition, c  ould you advise me of any financial assistance available?    Thank you very much for your time and consideration.   ...</description></item><item><title>Re: Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473774</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473774</guid><dc:creator>Mister Nutty</dc:creator><slash:comments>8</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473774</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473774.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Anyone there?</description></item><item><title>Re: Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473772</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 18:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473772</guid><dc:creator>Anonymous</dc:creator><slash:comments>9</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473772</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473772.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Anyone there?</description></item><item><title>Re: Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473477</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 19:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473477</guid><dc:creator>Mister Nutty</dc:creator><slash:comments>10</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473477</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473477.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Now, could someone please have a look at the letter for mistakes?</description></item><item><title>Please check the grammar.</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473401</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 18:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473401</guid><dc:creator>Mister Nutty</dc:creator><slash:comments>11</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473401</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473401.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Hi again, 

 Will someone please take a look at the following letter for any grammar mistakes? 

 Thank you 
 _____________________________________________________________________ 
 (My Address) 
 Apartment Name 
 Area Name 
 City Name 
 Date 

 
    (Recipient's address)  
  The principal  
  University Name  
  Area Name  
  City Name  
  Dear Sir,  
  This is to state that I have completed my intermediation in pre-engineering, and now I want to pursue a degree in B.E. (telecom.) at your highly estimable university. Literally, since I was in elementary school I have been interested in telecommunication, and more recently, I have narrowed my goal to become a telecommunication engineer. It has always been my and...</description></item><item><title>Re: Application letter</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473158</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 18:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473158</guid><dc:creator>Clive</dc:creator><slash:comments>12</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm#473158</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473158.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Hi, 
 The best thing is if you begin yourself by writing what you would say if you were talking face to face with the person responsible. Then we can offer you comments to improve your writing. 
 After all, only you know why you think you should receive assistance. 
 Clive</description></item><item><title>Application letter</title><link>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2009 19:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:473112</guid><dc:creator>Mister Nutty</dc:creator><slash:comments>13</slash:comments><comments>http://www.englishforums.com/English/ApplicationLetter/zlzbc/post.htm</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments5-473112.xml</wfw:commentRss><description>Hi, 
 Can someone plz tell me how to write a fee concession/assisstance application letter? It'll be better, if you give me some samples, too. 
 Thank you</description></item></channel></rss>