➤ I. Letter Writing (150 words)

• Formal Letters:
  • Structure: Sender’s address, date, recipient’s address, salutation, body, closing, signature
  • Types: Applications, complaints, requests, invitations
• Informal Letters:
  • Tone: Personal, conversational
  • Content: News, thanks, apologies, greetings

➤ II. Drafting of Report (200 words)

• Report Structure:
  • Title/Heading
  • Introduction: Purpose & scope
  • Body: Chronological or thematic presentation
  • Conclusion & Recommendations
• Report Types:
  • Meeting/Event Report
  • Incident/Accident Report
  • Field Visit/Inspection Report

➤ III. Précis Writing

• Principles:
  • Brevity: Condense without distortion
  • Clarity: Retain logical flow
• Technique:
  • Identify central idea and key points
  • Eliminate examples, repetitions, illustrations
  • Use appropriate connectors for coherence

➤ IV. Composition

• Essay Writing:
  • Types: Argumentative, Descriptive, Narrative, Reflective
  • Structure: Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion
• Paragraph Development: Topic sentence, supporting details, concluding sentence
• Story/Narrative: Plot, setting, characters, dialogue, theme

➤ V. Translation to English

• Accuracy & Sense: Faithful rendering of meaning and intent
• Language & Style:
  • Maintain register: Formal vs. informal
  • Use idiomatic expressions appropriately
• Process:
  • Comprehension of source text
  • Draft translation, then refine for fluency
• Practice Passages:
  • Short paragraphs from news, speeches, essays
  • Conversational dialogues and formal notices