Guia d'escriptura en anglès: opinió, cartes formals i expressions útils

Textos d'opinió

Expressions útils per introduir una opinió:

• It has been argued that...
• So the argument goes...
• It has been claimed that...
• It is suggested that...

Aquestes expressions han estat àmpliament superades recentment. La qüestió de... és una qüestió important perquè... S'han presentat diverses arguments. En aquest assaig, jo...

Carta de candidatura

Models de frases per a una carta de candidatura:

• With reference to your advertisement in the...
• I would like to apply for the post of...
• As you will see from my enclosed CV, I have good academic qualifications.
• In the course of my present job, I have been responsible for the planning and organisation of...
• During my apprenticeship I obtained practical training in all aspects of...
• I think I would be suitable for the post because of my relevant experience and flexibility.
• I am keen to take on further responsibility in this line of work.
• I would be grateful if you could send me further information about this position.
• Would you also be able to confirm the exact dates of the contract?
• I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Carta de reclamació

Frases habituals per presentar una queixa:

• I am writing to express dissatisfaction with the service I received.
• Your advert stated that...
• I would be grateful if you could return the money as soon as possible.
• I trust that you will give this matter your prompt attention.
• Considering the circumstances, I feel that your company should compensate me.
• If you do not repair the damage, I will be forced to take legal action.
• I expect to hear from you before the end of the week.

Carta formal

Expressions i frases útils:

• I am writing in regard to...
• Thank you for your letter dated...
• I am writing to complain about...
• The first problem is...
• I am afraid I will not be able to...
• I would like to apply for the job.
• I regret to inform you that...
• I have enclosed...
• If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
• Please give my regards to...
• Looking forward to meeting you / to a swift response.
• Yours faithfully,

Vocabulari útil

• In regard to / with regard to / regarding – about (sobre)
• A disgrace – terrible (vergonyós)
• In advance – earlier (per endavant)
• Apologetic – sorry (penedit)
• Furthermore – also (a més)
• Enclosed – put in the envelope (adjunt)
• At the earliest opportunity – as quick as possible (com més aviat millor)

Paràgrafs d'introducció

Models per començar un text d'opinió o assaig:

• ... is a phenomenon which demands our attention.
• ... is a problem which is related to...
• There are some factors which must be taken into account.
• Lately, we have become increasingly aware of...
• ... is a controversial issue.