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Exercise 2:

CHOOSE ONE:

Write and create a blog post on this Padlet. Express your thoughts on mandatory vaccination.

OR

Prime Minister Johnson proposed a mandatory vaccination for students. Write an email to him and comment on his proposal. Post your email to this Padlet.

-> You can include pictures, videos or hyperlinks. Be creative!

-> Tip: Use the useful tools on this Padlet as well as the arguments from the Jamboard for your text. At the end of the entry you can express your own opinion.

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a vaccine: a product that protects you from a disease.
to vaccinate: to give someone a vaccine, usually by injection.
a jab/ shot: informal word for vaccine.
herd immunity: protection from an infectious disease when enough people have become immune.
side effect: a health problem that happens after vaccination.
long-term effects: A problem that is caused by a disease or treatment of a disease and may continue for months or years.
breakthrough case: when a fully vaccinated person later gets the disease they were vaccinated for.
vaccine activist: a person who is convinced of the validity of vaccination and actively promotes it.
vaccine denier: a person who harbours doubts about the safety of vaccinating, sometimes called anti-vaxxer.

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Use this article to get more information about how to write your perfect blog entry.

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Read a blog post or email from one of your classmates. Give a short (constructive!) feedback using the comment function of the Padlet.

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Use this website to remember how to write a formal email.

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This article will help you to communicate better and to write formal emails in English.

Emails are among the most commonly used means of communication in the world. They're fast, immediate, and allow you to interact with all kinds of businesses within and beyond the national boundaries. At work above all, writing formal emails in English in the right way requires certain skills, and being a professional situation, it's essential not to commit mistakes in order to make a good impression of yourself and your company.

In this article you'll find:

The rules for writing formal emails in English

The right format to use

Examples of formal emails in English

The rules for writing formal emails in English

To write an email in English in the right way, don't improvise! Read the following advice to avoid making serious mistakes that could compromise the success of the email from the moment it is received.
Subject
The subject is the first piece of information that the recipients of an email see, and if it's written incorrectly or unclearly, it could push the reader to delete it without even opening it! So it's important to give a clear and precise message, right from the start, indicating the content or reason for writing in two or three words that grabs the attention of the recipient.
Style
Unlike many other languages which require long complex sentences in a formal written context, English is very concise and favors short sentences and a simple structure. Make sure you break up the text into two or three paragraphs - this enables the reader to quickly see the key points.
Courtesy formulas
When you write an email in English, you're not only using another language but you're also entering another culture with different habits. The Anglo-Saxons in general pay a lot of attention to forms of courtesy and gratitude, therefore never forget to add them.
Check the email
Never send an email in English without having re-read what you wrote. Grammatical or typing mistakes are very common even in your own language, so in English you can make errors much more easily. Double-checking what you've written is a simple step to take that can prevent you from appearing unprofessional and above all careless.
Signature
Be sure to have set your emails to end with all the important information about you, including:

name and surname

job title

relative details about your company (name, address..)

link to the company website

The format of a formal email in English
Introduction
Depending on the type of relationship you have with the person you're writing to, there are different ways of starting an email, but any email should always start with a greeting. In our specific case being formal, the most appropriate options are:

Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms (surname of the recipient, e.g. Mr Black)

Dear Sir/Madam (if you don't know the name of the recipient) or more generally 'To whom it may concern'

After the initial greeting you need an introductory sentence that indicates clearly the reason for writing and is consistent with the subject of the email. Introduce yourself briefly (long texts often discourage people from reading them), then follow on with:

I am writing with regard to... (email subject)

I am writing in connection with... (email subject)

I am writing in reference to...

If you're writing an email to send information, you can start with one of the following sentences:

I am writing to let you know...

I am delighted to tell you... (if you're communicating good news)

I regret to inform you that... (if you're communicating bad news)

If instead you're replying to an email you received, you can say:

I am writing in response to...

I am writing in reply to...

I am writing to thank you for... (if you need to thank the recipient)

Body of the text
There are no conventional formulas for writing the body of the text because this varies according to the function of what you need to communicate. It's useful to prepare an initial draft and then proceed with any corrections.

The general rules are that the text should be divided into short paragraphs that avoid abbreviations and acronyms, both of which you can use, on the contrary, when you write an informal email to family and friends.

Based on the type of message you're sending, there are various ways to write a final invitation before ending the email, such as:

I look forward to hearing from you soon

Thank you in advance

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact me

Please let me know if you have any questions

Thanks for your attention

Conclusion
The most common way to end an email are:

Best regards

Kind regards

Yours faithfully (if you began the email with 'Dear Sir/Madam' because you don't know the name of the recipient)

Yours sincerely (if you began the email with 'Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms + surname)

Regards

Examples of formal emails in English

Let's see how all of this works in practice.
Example 1: Delay with the delivery of an order Subject: Delivery delay Dear Mr Pascal, We regret to inform you that we will not be able to respect the deadline previously agreed for the delivery of your order. Our supplier has warned us today that they are experiencing supply problems, which will result in a delay in our production chain. We count on your understanding and thank you for your patience. Please accept our apologies. Best regards, Example 2: Replying to a job advertisement Subject: Web Content Editor position Dear Sir/Madam, With reference to your job ad in xxx, I would like to submit my application for the position of Web Content Editor in your company. I graduated in Communication Sciences at the University of xxx and worked for several years in a Digital Agency as Content Specialist. I believe my skills and experience are in line with the requirements for the job position. I will be glad to introduce myself in an interview, that will allow you to better evaluate my possible recruitment. Please find attached a copy of my resume. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Example 3: Sending a product catalogue Subject: New product catalogue Dear Ms.Chapman, Following your request, we have recently sent you our new catalogue. We are convinced that it will enable you to see the quality of our products. Our local agent will contact you soon to arrange a meeting on a day and time that suits you in order to discuss in detail how our products can be of benefit to your company's needs. For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours sincerely,
...

If you want to improve your English and get better at writing emails, find an English course that suits your needs.

This post has been adapted from the WSE Italy blog: Come Scrivere Email In Inglese Esempi

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This blog helps you to communicate better and to write emails in English. Writing formal emails in the right way requires certain skills. Find out how now.

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Exercise 1:

a) Read and understand the text on your own.
b) Highlight the pro and contra arguments.
c) Note the arguments on the Jamboard

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Artikel The Week: The pros and cons of compulsory vaccination (9 Nov 2021) 

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Should the Covid-19 vaccine be mandatory? - Google Jamboard

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Compulsory vaccination is described by many as a way out of the pandemic. But are there other measures to fight the corona virus? Find out about possible alternatives and post them to the Jamboard. Use your tablet for research.

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A divided society?
I don't know about you, but I'm getting tired of the constant discussion about mandatory vaccinations. Why can't each person decide for him or herself? And does compulsory vaccination really end the pandemic?
In this blog entry, I want to list the arguments for and against compulsory vaccination because I think it is important to consider both sides and always treat each other with respect.
To begin with, one of the main arguments is that you have to protect the elderly and vulnerable people. In addition, there would be fewer or no restrictions, one would be allowed to travel freely again and would no longer have to restrict oneself in everyday life.
But, on the other hand, a compulsory vaccination would contradict our values, because our freedom of choice would no longer be fulfilled. Even in my private environment, there are divisions and people who no longer meet because they have different opinions on the issue of vaccination. Won't compulsory vaccination lead to even greater division in our society?
I have no answer to these questions and find the arguments of both sides understandable. I think that many of you feel the same way I do, so I want to share my thoughts with you and speak to you in a positive way. Time will show what is best for our society, so we must stay patient and still treat each other with respect. I will write you again next week, until then: stay healthy <3 Love, Laura.

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Dear Mr Johnson,

My name is Luisa Smith and I am attending the 10th grade of Wordsworth Secondary School as of right now. I am writing in reference to the statement you made about mandatory vaccination for students on the 10 Dezember 2021. Many students, including me, are having concerns about the possibility of a mandatory vaccination.
Of course all of us want the freedom back we had pre-pandemic, but we cannot see how a mandatory vaccination could accomplish this.
As of right now, our society is in a state of division because of the still existing two-class system, that brings differences in welfare, education and access to health institutions. The mandatory vaccination creates two classes of people with different rights and would probably worsen these inequalities. Additionally, we are having concerns about our private data, that would be shared with the government or possibly monetised by companies. Finally, our personal freedom to choose what we do with our bodies would be eradicated. As a generation that fights really hard for women’s autonomy over their own bodies, we think that would be a big step back.
We hope that student’s concerns will be taken seriously in this debate, since we are a huge part of the population with around 10.000.000 students in Great Britain.

Thanks for your attention!

Yours sincerely,
Luisa Smith