Given below are some phrases. How will you make them sound less impersonal?

a) The customers will appreciate the fact that the company is giving a 10% discount on computers this month.

b) Further to your recent communication, please find enclosed the requested quotation.

c) If the customers have any further questions they should contact the company at 9886745612.

d) It was discovered that the salary totals were incorrect.

e) The list of the names and the number of people attending the course has not been finalized.

Rewrite these wordy phrases in simpler English.

1) In the course of...

2) During such time that .

3) In spite of the fact that

4) Anything over and above this...

5) For a period of 14 days...

6) Up to a maximum of four people...

7) It would be appreciated if you would...

8) I am writing with reference to....

9) At this moment in time

10) In accordance with your request..

Style

What are the different meanings of the word light? Use the word in sentences to bring out the different meanings.

Try to write the following sentences in simpler English: 

a. The duty of a clerk is to check all incoming mail and to record it.

b. The current focus of the medical profession is disease prevention.

c. A shortage of tellers at our branch office on Friday and Saturday during rush hours has caused.

4. Customers to become dissatisfied with the service.

e. She has the ability to influence the outcome.

f It is necessary that we take a stand on this pressing issue.

Discuss the difference between conversation and other speech events. Give examples.

Stress and Intonation