By Whom, Genders

Re: Help me please.

You need to fix the part in red.

Re: To Whom It May Concern

Hi Endi Who taught you what you posted? Which book, etc tells you that? In BrE, when we write Dear Sir / Madam, we write Yours faithfully above the signature.

Re: What makes English so difficult to learn?

Hello, another English teacher here. I have been teaching English in China for about 2 and a half years now and also speak fluent French, decent Spanish and am learning Chinese (not as hard as you may think once you get the hang of those tones, easy grammar). Now I'll start off by saying that...

Re: Could some one help we correct my motivation letter

Hi My name is Sandura Shumba, I am a Zimbabwe national living in Namibia, Africa. I want to apply for a M.sc at Tweenty University in Holland. I currently have a B.sc. I am required to write a Motivation Letter why I want to study there. I have written a draft and am wondering if anyone can help...

Could some one help we correct my motivation letter

Hi My name is Sandura Shumba, I am a Zimbabwean Nationaly but currently reside in Namibia, Africa. I want to apply for a M.sc at Tweenty University in Holland. Icurrently have a B.sc. They wold like me to write a Motivation letter for why it is i want to study that. I have written a draft and...

Could some one help we correct my motivation letter

Hi My name is Sandura Shumba, I am a Zimbabwean Nationaly but currently reside in Namibia, Africa. I want to apply for a M.sc at Tweenty University in Holland. Icurrently have a B.sc. They wold like me to write a Motivation letter for why it is i want to study that. I have written a draft and...

Re: Female is the weaker gender. Discuss.

Epitome wrote:Thanks for your compliment. =D Personally I don give bias views unless its a fact that cant be denied. Your replies had very much deepen my knowledge. =)To whom is this response directed? Stannum

Re: Letter Beginnings

Welcome to English Forums, Steve.I don't think Dear Sirs is old-fashioned; it is a set phrase and still heavily in use. On the other hand 'to whom it may concern' is not really appropriate for business letters-- it is a formula used in testimonials mostly, and is rather old fashioned.Still, I...

Re: I'm proud of you

Hi, I sort of agree with Clive, but not entirely. You would say that to someone with whom you have a close relationship. For example, if you have a good friend who you know has been struggling with a difficult decision, and she finally makes up her mind and does something that you know was...

Re: Islam:veiling women!

The position of women in Islam has recently been an issue of debate. Some misconceptions arise, either from traditional practices which are thought to be "Islamic," but are not, or else from prejudices. However, the real issue is how women are regarded in the Islamic faith, and when we look at...