Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Reading text
To: Jon
From: Sue
Subject: Great presentation!
Hi Jon
I'm just writing to say well done on your presentation this morning. It was not an easy task and I'm glad it went well.
You were well prepared. The content was relevant and easy to follow. You also thought about the questions people would have. I think they were impressed! I'm sure everyone feels happier about the new system now.
If you have time, please could you listen to my presentation for next week?
See you later
Sue
Tips
- Write a clear subject line.
- It's OK to start with Hi for an informal or friendly email.
- Start with your reason for writing:
I'm just writing to say … - Give specific feedback about things that went well:
The content was relevant and interesting …
It was easy to follow …
… you thought about the questions people would have. - Say what effect their work has had:
I think they were impressed!
I'm sure everyone feels happier about the new system now. - You can finish with See you later or Speak soon.
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Task 1, 6. Sue would like help with her presentation next week.
I don't think this sentence have enough information to answer True or False.
In the Reading text, I see "If you have time, please could you listen to my presentation for next week?".
Hello HVQT,
There is a degree of interpretation here but I think the implication is clear and sufficient. Sue's presentation is next week and she would like Jon to listen to it before she gives it. Clearly she wants to practise it and get some sense of how it goes. I think True is an appropriate answer here.
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
Thank you for your feedback! I’m truly impressed by how the LearnEnglish Team operates.
First of all, I want to clarify that my intention is simply to discuss the issue, not to argue. Let’s enjoy learning English and contribute to the community together! :)
I agree with the viewpoint that "If you have time, please could you listen to my presentation for next week?" can be seen as an indirect request from Sue to Jon for feedback on her presentation. However, after consulting with some of my friends, this indirect request could also be misunderstood as an invitation for Jon to attend Sue’s presentation next week.
If Sue's request were clearer, for example: "If you have time, could you please listen to my presentation before I present it next week?", then the answer would definitely be True. But in this case, the answer True is not entirely convincing, leading to a lack of objectivity in the test results.
Hello again HVQT,
I think if Sue simply wanted to Jon to come to the presentation she would say '...my presentation next week'. Instead she says '...my presentation for next week', which suggests she wants him to listen to it before she gives it for real. That's the reason why I think it's fairly clear that she's asking for help or feedback here.
Peter
The LearnEnglish Team
Yes, I congrat my colleages, but I prefer doing it in person bcs I like to hug them, and why not give some present.
I am very affetionate with people who is talented and knows how to do a excelent team work.
Actually I have never wrote any congratulations letter to colleagues because I have not been working for any company. But I will write like this
Subject: Congratulation on your presentation
Hello Pin
I am just writing to congratulate and say well done on your presentation this morning.
I really love it and the informations you provided were every relevant also the way you presented was easy to understand. The PPT you did was so great and interesting.
I think all people will have a new perspective about our project and more informations about it.
If you have time could you please help me see if my ppt for the next task? I would really appreciate it
Thank you
Hope to see you soon
I often congratulate my colleagues. for congratulate
To : Esso
From : BEDE ASSAMOI
Subject : Great presentation
Hi Esso
I am just writing to say well done on your report's presentation. It was not a easy work but I am glad it went well.
The structure was clearly and you were well prepared. The content was relevant and easy to understand and people apprecited. you also thought about any questions that people could have.
if you have enough time, you will help me to prepare the presention of my Director for next week.
see you soon.
Assamoi
I often congratulate my colleagues.
To : Esso
From : BEDE ASSAMOI
Subject : Great presentation
Hi Esso
I am just written to say well done on your report's presentation. It was not a easy work but I am glad it went well.
The structure was clearly and you were well prepared. The content was relevant and easy to understand and people apprecited. you also thought about any questions that people could have.
if you have enough time, you will help me to prepare the presention of my Director for next week.
see you soon.
Assamoi
Yes, I frequently congratulate my colleagues and friends who achieve on something important for them. For instance, graduation or job promotion. Here is the example:
Dear Rysta,
I am just writing to say well done on your job promotion last week. I’ve heard your presentation impressed every board of director. I think you really deserve this.
Your can convey your ideas smoothly in front of them and you answered their questions precisely. I have no doubt that you will make great impact to our company based on your long journey in risk division.
Since you’ll be very busy in the upcoming week, do you have some time to have a cup of coffee tomorrow morning? I need your guide to continue your last task in your previous division.
Thank you
Subject: Congratulations on Your Achievement!
Hi Ali,
I just wanted to take a moment to congratulate you on your recent promotion. Your hard work and dedication truly paid off, and it's inspiring to see your efforts recognized in this way.
It's a pleasure working with someone so committed and talented, and I have no doubt that you'll continue to achieve great things. If there's any way I can support you in your new role, please don't hesitate to let me know.
Once again, congratulations! Let’s celebrate soon!
Best regards,
Benali