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Formal letter. FCE practice! :) Dear Mr Samson, I would be so grateful if I have the chance to go to the conference, and for that, I will work hard in order to write the best essay possible. Could you tell me in which part of Spain will be take place the conference? It would be so kind of you to tell me, because I am looking forward to know in which place of Spain this conference will take place in order to look some information and be prepared in every case. On the other hand, I would like to know which kind of transport it would be used. Could you send the information to me? I would be happy if you could tell me that, too. I think that going either by train or by plane would be a great idea. If it’s not a trouble, could you tell me in which place will be the competitors living these days? And finally, it would be very important for me if you could tell me if I need to have my essay hand-written or typed. In both cases I am perfectly capable of doing it. Regards, Isabel

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Dear Mr. Samson, 


I would be so am very grateful if I have to have this a chance opportunity to go to attend the conference. and for that, For that reason I will work hard in order to write am putting a lot of effort into writing an excellent essay. the best essay possible.

Could May you please tell me in which part of Spain will be take place the conference where in Spain the conference is being held? It would be so kind of you to tell me, because I am looking forward to know in which place of Spain this conference will take place in order to look some information and be prepared in every case. I would like to research the conference location in order to prepare for the trip. As part of my preparations, also kindly provide information on the mode of transportation, the locations of housing for the competitors, and the required format of the essay. 

On the other hand, I would like to know which kind of transport it would be used. Could you send the information to me? I would be happy if you could tell me that, too. I think that going either by train or by plane would be a great idea.

If it’s not a trouble, could you tell me in which place will be the competitors living these days?
And finally, it would be very important for me if you could tell me if I need to have my essay hand-written or typed. In both cases I am perfectly capable of doing it.

Regards,

Isabel

     Dear Isabel, 
     I know this looks bad, but your formal letter writing exercise contains too many unnecessary words. If there are a certain minimum number of words that you are required to write, consider expanding your narrative with additional subjects. Formal or business letters need to be percise and very clear. They should omit "wordy" paragraphs/sentences. I'd recommend you think about additional information one would request in preparation for travel to a conference, such as money for housing and food, a schedule of events taking place during the conference, names of speakers or working groups, etcetera. 
     Regards,

     Dan 

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Formal letter. FCE practice! :)

Dear Mr Samson,

I would be so grateful if I had the chance to go to the conference, and for that, I will work hard in order to write the best essay possible.

Could you tell me in which part of Spain the conference will be? I would appreciate you to telling me, in order to do some research and be prepared for every eventuality.

Also, could you please tell me what kind of transport will be used. I think that going either by train or plane would be a great idea.

If it’s no trouble, could you tell me where the competitors will be living during this time?


Finally, and most importantly, if you could tell me whether I need to have my essay hand-written or typed. I am perfectly capable of doing either.

Regards,

Isabel

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Formal letter. FCE practice! :)

Dear Mr Samson,

I would be so grateful for the chance to go to the conference, and I will work hard in order to write the best essay possible.

Could you tell me in which part of Spain will the conference be taking place? It would be very nice if you could tell me; because, I would like to gather some information in order to be better prepared. 

Additionally, I would like to know which kind of transportation will be used. Could you send the information to me? I would be happy if you could tell me that, too. I think that going either by train or by plane would be a great idea.

If it’s not a bother, could you tell me where will the competitors living?
And finally, it would be very important to me if you could tell me if I need to have my essay hand-written or typed. In both cases, I am perfectly capable of doing it.

Regards,

Isabel

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I overlooked a couple of errors in my earlier correction.  Sorry about that. :)

 

Here is another suggestion which is considerably briefer than the original:

 

Formal letter. FCE practice! :)

Dear Mr Samson,

 

I am so grateful for being given the opportunity to attend the conference.  I promise that I will endeavour to produce the best essay possible.

 

To allow me to make preparations, please advise where in Spain the conference is to be held and the type of transport to be used.

 

In addition, please advise the location of the competitors accommodation during the conference.

 

Finally, please let me know whether I need to have my essay hand-written or typed.

 

Regards,

Isabel

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