Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Reading text
To: Jon
From: Sue
Subject: Great presentation!
Hi Jon
I'm just writing to say well done on your presentation this morning. It was not an easy task and I'm glad it went well.
You were well prepared. The content was relevant and easy to follow. You also thought about the questions people would have. I think they were impressed! I'm sure everyone feels happier about the new system now.
If you have time, please could you listen to my presentation for next week?
See you later
Sue
Tips
- Write a clear subject line.
- It's OK to start with Hi for an informal or friendly email.
- Start with your reason for writing:
I'm just writing to say … - Give specific feedback about things that went well:
The content was relevant and interesting …
It was easy to follow …
… you thought about the questions people would have. - Say what effect their work has had:
I think they were impressed!
I'm sure everyone feels happier about the new system now. - You can finish with See you later or Speak soon.
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Hi John,
I'm just writing to say well done on your presentation yesterday.
It was a difficult task and I'm glad you went well.
The information was relevant and interesting. It was easy to follow. You thought about the questions people would have.
I'm sure everyone understands our work better now. I think they were impressed.
If you have time, please could you help me with my presentation next week?
Thank a lot. See you later.
Anh Nguyen
Yes of course, I often congratulate my colleagues when they have given their achievement in their life as work, business, family… Or sometime it’s just sample their birthday.
Yes of course
I try to use Feedback frameworks
- which was good
- what can be improved
Sure, I've always praise and congratulation my colleagues. Using "colleague" is a little far and for adults because we're just students. It maybe that my friends complete a presentation or he takes an exam well,... I'll come to them and congratulation as fun as my birthday. I'm not a two faces people and really not a liar for benefit. Only I was just happier and I thought they 'll be more respect for their achievement!
We have a common chat on Teams. From time to time all our employees have successful time. We congratulate our collogues in different ways, for instance by words, by pictures, likes or chat reactions.
Hi, john,
I ‘m just writing to say congratulation for getting a new job offer in ABC company. you must did well prepare for the interview. It is because it is not easy to obtain the offer from ABC company.
I think all colleagues will impress your effort in this period. We are proud of you.
When you in a new company, please come to join our happy hour on every Friday if you have time.
See you.
Bee
I used to congratulate my colleagues whenever they receive TMAs marks.
Yes, I do. I congratulate my colleagues when they do a good job on their presentations or when they get a promotion. I am happy for them.
Yes, I do. I always say congratulations to my colleague on their success. Saying compliments to someone is a good habit since that things will come back to me one day.
Yes, I regularly congratulate my colleagues. cos this is a good thing to encourage them to try harder