Unit 2: Introduction

At the end of this unit you will recognise:

• Aspects of formality and informality in communication
• Composition of typical e-mails
• Main written communication forms for projects

At the end of this unit you will be introduced to:

• Language of e-mails
• Critical vocabulary of e-mails
• Types and advantages of written communication forms
• Typical errors in e-mail style non-native speakers may make

At the end of this unit you will have learned the following vocabulary and grammar topics:

• Modal verbs

Those interested in learning more about e-mail/informal writing can visit:

•  http://woculus.com/category/professional-emailing/
•  https://www.mindtools.com/CommSkll/EmailCommunication.htm

Your homework tasks are:

• Begin to build a glossary of project management terms
• Discuss strange e-mails students have received which had a cultural awareness issue in a forum.
• Watch a video on e-mail fails
• Review modal verbs
• Recognise appropriate phrases phrases in an e-mail
• Recognise missing vocabulary in an e-mail

Have a good week!