j,In this module , you are expected,Objectives,to learn about the format and contents of thank-you letters;,to write sincere, impressive, engaging thank-you letters.,Zhejiang Sunshine Cashmere Co., Ltd. has just introduced a new production line from DM Engineering Works, Inc. John Wooden, the Director of DM Engineering promised to cover all the expense of technical training for the technical workers of Sunshine Company in the United States. So Mr. Jiang asked Qiu Xiaoyun to write a thank-you letter in his name.,A Thank-You Letter,What should be this thank-you lettersmain points?,How can people write an effective thank-you letter?,You are divided into several groups. Discuss and compare each others thank-you letters and decide whose letter is the most appropriate. The group leader should report to the class why it is the best. When you are discussing, please pay attention to the following hints.,Notes:,Whats the purpose of writing this thank-you letter?,1. Whats the purpose of writing this thank-you letter? The purpose of writing this letter is to thank John Wooden for his financial support for the training of the works and tell him the arrangements as well. What should be this thank-you letters main points? 1) Express your appreciation2) Highlight the details3) Express thanks again. 3. How can people write an effective thank-you letter? 1) Act Fast - Plan to send out your thank you letters as soon as possible (preferably within twenty-four hours).2) Short and Simple - Keep your thank-you letters short and simple, but, do use the letter to reiterate a little details.3) Proof Your Letter - Spell check and proof the thank-you letter.,Dear Mr. Wooden, Thank you for your financial support to our technical training program in the United States.,Statements of thanks,Salutation,The details,The fifteen technical workers who will operate at the newly introduced production line are now under express training of their English proficiencies. They will be sent to your company to receive technical training 2 months later, when we think their English is good enough to receive the training in the United States.,Thats very kind of you to have promised to stand all their expenses in the United States. We believe, the training program will guarantee that the business relations between us will develop smoothly and fruitfully. Yours sincerely, Thomas Jiang,Complimentary Close,Re-expressing the appreciation,Signature,The definition of a thank-you letter A thank-you letter is written to express your gratitude for other peoples kindness, which is frequently employed in social intercourse. The thank-you letter can be used in many occasions to enhance personal and business relationships.,The format of a thank-you letter A thank-you letter still follows the format of the business letters as mentioned before. As for the content, it usually begins with a statement of thanks for the occasion, then describes the details, that is what you want to say about the kindness, the favor or the presents. Lastly, the thank-you letter ends by re-expressing the appreciation. The tone of the letter should remain friendly all along.,The purpose of a thank-you letter for invitation and congratulation for hospitality for presents or contribution for suggestion and recommendation for support and assistance for product delivery for interview,You are provided more letters extracted from the thank-you letters to learn by yourself. You can make mini comparison according to what have been taught.,Tips,Sample 1: A job interview follow-up and thank-you letter to the hiring authoritySample 2: A common thank-you letter expressing ones gratitude for others hospitalitySample 3: A thank-you letter to a specific employee on her well-done performanceSample 4: A thank-you letter on customers purchase,【Directions】Match the English words and phrases with their proper Chinese Meaning.,a. 非常感谢 b. 更加感谢 c. 表达感谢 d. 盛情款待 e. 好意 f. 始终不渝的支持 g. 十分高兴 h. 特别感谢 i. 对充满感激 j. 聊表感激之情,( ) generous hospitality ( ) express gratitude ( ) deeply appreciate sth. ( ) be grateful for ( ) a small token of appreciation ( ) special thank you to sb. ( ) be all the more appreciative of sth. ( ) be mighty pleased ( ) loyal support ( ) kindness and courtesy,【Directions】Match the English words and phrases with their proper Chinese Meaning.,a. 非常感谢 b. 更加感谢 c. 表达感谢 d. 盛情款待 e. 好意 f. 始终不渝的支持 g. 十分高兴 h. 特别感谢 i. 对充满感激 j. 聊表感激之情,( d ) generous hospitality ( c ) express gratitude ( a ) deeply appreciate sth. ( i ) be grateful for ( j ) a small token of appreciation ( h ) special thank you to sb. ( b ) be all the more appreciative of sth. ( g ) be mighty pleased ( f ) loyal support ( e ) kindness and courtesy,