An expression of interest
Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Travel grant
Are you a first-year or second-year student at Central University? Would you like to learn a language this summer?
Central University offers funding of up to £800 each for five students to go overseas and study English, Spanish, French, German or Chinese.* You can use the grant to pay for accommodation, travel expenses and tuition fees.
For more information, email grants@central-university.ac.uk
*Courses must be full time in July or August and for a minimum of two weeks.
From: Merry Yi
To: grants@central-university.ac.uk
Subject: Summer travel grant
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to express my interest in the summer travel grant that was advertised in this month's university magazine.
I am a second-year student and I am planning to study English in New York for three weeks in July. I would like to apply for the travel grant to help me with my expenses.
Could you please send me further details, including how to apply and when the application deadline is?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
Merry
Tips
- If you don't know the person's name when writing a formal email, you can start it Dear Sir/Madam.
- Your email should have three short main paragraphs:
- What you are interested in
- Why you're interested
- Any questions you have.
- I look forward to hearing from you is a good way to close an email if you want a reply.
- Regards is a semi-formal, respectful way to end an email. It is common in professional emails too.
From: Fei
To: grants(at)central-university.ac.uk
Subject: China travel grant
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to express my interest in the china travel grant in this month.
I am a first-year student and I am planning to study English in HongKong for two years.I would like to apply for my china travel grant to help me with my expenses.
Could you please send me further details, including how to apply and when the application deadline is?
I look forward to hear from you
Regards,
Fei
Studying English in the UK, especially in Edinburgh
Where would you like to go to study a language?
My favorite language is Japanese, so I would like to study it in Japan. I watched many Japanese cartoons when I was young, and that’s how I fell in love with the language. I really enjoy listening to how it sounds—it’s so addictive. Besides, I also want to explore this beautiful country: its culture, people, and food. Another reason is that I want to find out whether Japanese culture in real life is the same as what I’ve seen in anime.
Dear Sir/Madam
I'm wryting to express my interest of the grant . I'm iin 9 class and I would like to study in your University . I promise that I will help University with any problems . I know English annd German languages . But I also study Korean .
Could you write please about grand and whem will be deadline?
Looking forward for your answer.
Best regards,
Aruzhan
Dear Sir/Madam
I would like to take participation in the Travel grant. I'm learning English from the first grade of school, but took it seriously 4 years ago. Therefore I'd like to study American English in USA, because I'm in love with American Accent and find it very beautiful and soundful.
I'm looking forward for your reply.
Best regards,
Yehor
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to express my interest in the travel grant from Exeter University, advertised in the latest issue of Exeter Daily.
I am a second year student, and I am planning a trip to London for a two week English class in late July. This travel grant would really help me with my travel expenses.
Could you please tell me where I apply to this grant, and what the deadline is?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
May
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'm writing to express my interest to the program of learning English language.
I'm study English for myself 1 year and would like to be learning with this course next year.
Could you please send me more details about this course.
Looking forward for your answer.
Regards,
Olena
Where would you like to go to study a language?
I joined an institute to learn the English Language for my IELTS exam but unfortunately, I did not get all the required skills for IELTS preparation. After searching a lot of websites, I found the British Council website in which I learned a lot by their interactive learning environment. Now I am A2 level. I hope, I will complete all level then go for my IELTS test.
If I have the opportunity, I would like to go to the UK to study English.
Thanks for the lesson.
Great site!!