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la lettera formale
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the formal letter
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Gentile Direttore,
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Dear Manager, (formal opening formula)
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Egregio Signore,
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Dear Sir, (formal opening to an unknown man)
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Distinti saluti,
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Yours faithfully, (formal closing formula)
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Le scrivo in merito a…
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I am writing regarding… (state your purpose)
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Le sarei grato/a se…
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I would be grateful if… (polite request)
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Resto in attesa di una Sua risposta.
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I await your reply.
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La ringrazio anticipatamente.
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I thank you in advance.
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il rimborso
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the refund
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segnalare
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to report / point out
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Which courtesy form does a formal letter use?
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The formal 'Lei' (Le scrivo, La ringrazio, una Sua risposta) — never 'tu'.
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List the 5 parts of a formal letter, in order.
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Opening formula → purpose → argument (body) → polite request → closing formula + name.
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Where does a formal letter state its purpose?
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In the first line/paragraph — «Le scrivo per…» / «La contatto in merito a…».
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Name the three Paper 1 criteria.
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A Language (12), B Message (12), C Conceptual understanding (6).
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