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A formal email template for the writing exam

Writing a short formal email is one of the most common Schrijven tasks. Here is a four-step template: greeting, purpose, details and closing.

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Writing tasks are usually assessed on three things: did you include the information the task asks for, is the text clear, and is the grammar good enough. Using a template takes care of the first two.

The four-step template

  1. Greeting: Geachte heer/mevrouw,
  2. Purpose: say why you are writing in one sentence.
  3. Details: write one sentence for each point the task asks for.
  4. Closing: Met vriendelijke groet, and your name.

A short example

Geachte mevrouw, Ik schrijf u omdat ik mijn afspraak wil verzetten. Ik kan dinsdag niet komen, want ik moet werken. Kan ik donderdag om tien uur komen? Met vriendelijke groet, Deniz

Check before you send

  • Did you answer every question in the task?
  • Does every sentence have a conjugated verb?
  • Are the greeting and closing formal?
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Tags: Schrijven · writing · A2 · B1

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