O24 ESL _ Writing Skills

Semi-formal /Formal Writing

The Principal of your school wants suggestions for films to show in a new “Film Club” that the school

is starting next term. Write a letter to your principal with a film suggestion.

In your letter you should:

Give some general background about the film

Give your opinion about the film

Say why you think other students will like it.

Write your letter using between 100 and 150 words.

Useful Language

To begin an email/a letter

o It might /would be useful/to your advantage ( if you were ) to …

o I feel/believe (that) the/your best course of action would be…

o I would like to offer one or two suggestions concerning…

o I would (strongly) suggest/recommend +ving/that…

o You should/ought to…

To end an email/a letter

o I hope that these suggestions will (prove to) be of some

use/assistance.

have been useful /of use.

o I hope that you will accept/follow this advice…

o I would be pleased/happy to offer any additional advice you may

require.