Cool Grammar Webpage

This webpage is really cool if you want to practise some grammar, if you have some questions that you are not sure about. Type in the word or piece of grammar (into the search box at the top right) you are not sure about (for example, "Whether" or "Present Perfect" or "Third Conditional") and it will give you an explanation, lots of examples and then a quiz to test if you have the idea. Check it out..

Listening

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I have just come across this fantastic webpage with lots of listening practice from native speakers.

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Arnie Soundboard

Learn how to speak like Arnold Schwarzenegger

Three Letters for English Exams

Request Info
Dear Mr Humphries,

I am the secretary of a large company based in Dublin and I am writing to request further information about your night classes which I saw advertised in The Irish Times on March 17th 2007. I would be very grateful if you would be able to answer the following questions.

We are interested in taking the Japanese course. Would you mind telling me if the teacher is a native speaker? Also, we would like to know what time the classes finish.

Several members of our group are allergic to milk so I was wondering if your canteen has any milk alternatives, such as soy milk.

Finally, I would like to know if you offer discounts on larger bookings. Ten members of our group are interested in starting the course together.

Many thanks for taking the time to answer these questions.

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours Sincerely,

Letter of Complaint
Dear Mr Humphries,

I am writing to complain about the service which I received in your restaurant, The Blue Lagoon, on March 22nd, 2007. I have been a customer of yours for several years and I am deeply dissatisfied for the following reasons.

Although the food was excellent the service we received was appalling. We were waiting twenty five minutes for our main course and the waiter treated us very rudely.

Despite asking for a vegetarian lasagna I was given one that contained meat. When I complained to the waiter he told me he was too busy to change it.

Finally, when we asked for the bill we were charged for six coffees when we only had two. Again, the waiter treated us very impatiently.

I expect a full refund of €50 for the cost of the meal at your earliest convenience otherwise I shall be forced to take my business elsewhere.

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours Sincerely,

Job Application Letter
Dear Mr Humphries,

I am writing to apply for the position of Sales Manager which I saw advertised in the Irish Times on July 2nd, 2007. I feel that I would be a suitable candidate for this position for the following reasons

I have lived in England for the last two years and in that time I have gained considerable experience in working through English.

Prior to that I worked in a hotel for three years and this gave me the opportunity to improve my customer service skills. I believe that this experience could help me greatly in the position of Sales Manager.

I also spent one year working in a large shipping company where I was responsible for the buying and selling of large orders.

Many thanks for taking the time to consider my application. I have attached a copy of my resume for your consideration. I am available for interview at your convenience.

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Yours Sincerely,