Scribd
Upload
15 views4 pages

Writing Advice Letters: Structure & Tips

This document outlines the structure and language used in writing letters that give advice or suggestions, highlighting the importance of addressing the recipient's concerns and providing clear recommendations. It includes examples of formal and informal language for opening remarks, suggestions, and closing remarks. Additionally, it provides practice scenarios for writing letters in different contexts, such as improving a reception area or providing feedback on a cookery course.

Uploaded by

Hoàng Tùng
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
15 views4 pages

Writing Advice Letters: Structure & Tips

This document outlines the structure and language used in writing letters that give advice or suggestions, highlighting the importance of addressing the recipient's concerns and providing clear recommendations. It includes examples of formal and informal language for opening remarks, suggestions, and closing remarks. Additionally, it provides practice scenarios for writing letters in different contexts, such as improving a reception area or providing feedback on a cookery course.

Uploaded by

Hoàng Tùng
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd

SPECIAL 1-1 COURSE

WRITING TASK 1 – LESSON 2


Focus: Letter of giving advice/ suggestion

Structure of a letter giving advice/ suggestion.

Letters asking for or giving advice can be formal or informal depending on the situation.

A letter asking for advice can be sent to a friend, a consultant or an advice column in a
magazine. Details of the problem should be mentioned.

A letter giving advice should contain suggestions introduced with appropriate language.

A letter of giving advice/ suggestion should contain the following information

The introduction Greeting (if necessary)

Informing the recipient that you’ve received their request for advice or
suggestion and saying that you understand their problems (if any).

The body paragraph Suggestion solutions to the problem as required in the questions.

The sign off Tell that you feel free to help with any further information/ suggestion.
Useful language for giving advice.

Formal Informal

Opening remark - I am writing in reply to your letter - I just got your letters and I think I
asking for advice about … can help you …

Expressions for - I strongly recommend that … - Why don't you …


introducing
- I would suggest that … - It would be a good idea to …
suggestions
- I believe the best course of action - What you should do is …
is …
- How about.../I think you should …

- The best advice I can give you is


…

Closing remarks - I would very much like to know if - Hope this has helped
this was helpful

Practice:

There have been several complaints in the reception area where visitors to your company
arrive. Your manager has asked you to suggest how the reception area could be improved.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

 Describe the complaints that have been made


 Say why the reception area is important
 Suggest how the reception area could be improved

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ………..,
A large company in your area has decided to spend a certain amount of money, either to
sponsor a local children’s sports team for 2 years, or to pay for 2 open-air concerts. It has asked
for feedback from the general public.

Write a letter to the company. In your letter:

 Describe the benefits of sponsoring the sports team


 Summarise the benefits of paying for the concerts
 Say how you think the company should spend the money

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

A friend has agreed to stay in your flat (apartment) and look after it while you are away. You
want to give your friend some information about the flat.

Write a letter to this friend. In your letter,

 Give information about the flat


 Provide any important instructions
 Say what he/she should do if there are any problems

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear ………..,
You recently did a cookery course. The cookery school has asked for your feedback on this
course.

Write a letter to the director at the cookery school. In your letter,

 Describe what you enjoy about the course.

 Say how much cooking you’ve done since the course

 Suggest another cookery course you’d like the school to offer

Begin your letter as follows:

Dear Sir or Madam,

You might also like