Guía de inglés: describe un lugar y una persona, y domina las cartas formales e informales

Describe a place

Rome is a big city and the capital of Italy. It has a lot of history behind its name.

Introducción

Firstly, I chose this city because of its monuments, its people, its gastronomy, and also because I love the football team. Not only do I want to visit it now, but I also will go next year taking an Erasmus. Although it is a more beautiful city than most of the cities in Spain, Granada is in first place. Furthermore, Rome's football team does not have any charisma and they play in cold blood.

Main attractions

Secondly, in Rome we can find the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, Sant'Angelo Castle and The Vatican. These are some crowded places where you can see nice, polite and sweet people, apart from huge food shops. However, I can't forget all the types of pizza that you can eat, smell and taste.

Conclusión

In short, Rome would be my next destination, either alone or with my friends. I recommend this place if you want to throw a coin, or if you want to know how gladiators fought for years. Since this information and my desire to visit new cities and countries, I find that little things make me feel happy.

Describe a person

My favourite person is my mother. She is called Paqui and is 53 years old. She works as an administrative in a big factory.

Personality

Firstly, one of the most important characteristics of my mother is that she always helps me and trusts in me in everything I do. Although she is sometimes really serious, she loves being funny, nice and a little bit annoying. Besides, she is hard-working and a reliable person.

Qualities

Secondly, she is the most intelligent person in our house and she shows us each day. Moreover, in bad situations we always rely on her. What's more, my mother is the best person because she is the one who protects me, looks after me, encourages me and especially she has never left me in my whole life. Not only do I love her, but she is also an angel that God sends to me. Nowadays, she helps my sister more with a lot of things about high school.

Conclusión

To sum up, I love my mother and how she struggles every day to give me the best. I feel I will never find someone like my mother. However, one day I will leave my home to live on my own.

Formal letter

Dirección

Their address: [email protected]
My address: [email protected]

Saludo

Dear Sir/Madam, (destinatario desconocido)

Dear Mr/Ms ..., (destinatario conocido)

Despedida

Yours sincerely, (destinatario conocido)

Yours faithfully, (destinatario desconocido)

Firma también.

Request information

1º Introducción

I am writing to request information about...

I am interested in learning more about...

2º Desarrollo

I would like to know whether...

Could you also inform me about...?

3º Cierre

Thank you in advance for your assistance. (Gracias de antemano por su ayuda.)

I look forward to your response. (Quedo a la espera de su respuesta.)

Thank you letter

1º Introducción

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for...

2º Desarrollo

Your guidance and support have been invaluable to me.

Thanks to your help, I have been able to...

3º Cierre

Once again, thank you for your kindness and support.
I truly appreciate everything you have done for me.

Complaint

1º Introducción

I am writing to express my total dissatisfaction with the appalling service I experienced on one of your...

2º Desarrollo

Complaints with justification or suggestions about what should be done.

3º Cierre

I hope that you will look into this situation as a matter of some urgency, and that the service offered by your company will improve.

I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible.

Apply for a job

1º Introducción

I am writing to apply for the position of ... advertised in yesterday's newspaper on ... (fecha).

2º Desarrollo

I am currently working as a ...

I was employed as a ... by ... (compañía) from ... to ... (fecha).

3º Cierre

Please find enclosed my CV.

I would appreciate a reply at your earliest convenience.

Please contact me should you have any further questions.

Informal email

From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Asunto

Dear ......,

1º Introducción

How are you? What about you? I hope you are well. I am writing to tell you about...

2º Desarrollo

...

3º Cierre

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

See you soon!