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I hope LCCI are not as short sighted as punishing somebody for using American English during the exams and to make sure, I've contacted them with that question.
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| #18 (permalink) Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:53 am LCCI EfB, level 1, task 1 (2009) |
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I would hope so too. I'm fairly sure they'll accept both standards.
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| #19 (permalink) Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:07 am LCCI EfB, level 1, task 1 (2009) |
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Hello Linda, Beeesneees and Mr Micawber,
Thanks both of you for helping us by correcting the letters of the LCCI-exam.
We followed the discussion about "Mrs" and "Mrs." and we understand that we can use both of this possibilities. Is it right?
We are looking forward to learn from you!
kind regards
Katja, Gabi and Mario |
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| #20 (permalink) Tue Jan 17, 2012 10:16 am LCCI EfB, level 1, task 1 (2009) |
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Hi Mario, please note that the phrase 'look forward to' is always followed by a noun. So your sentence should read 'We are looking forward to learning from you'.
Regards,
Torsten
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| #21 (permalink) Tue Jan 17, 2012 11:12 am LCCI EfB, level 1, task 1 (2009) |
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| Mario From Saxony wrote: |
Hello Linda, Beeesneees and Mr Micawber,
Thanks both of you for helping us by correcting the letters of the LCCI-exam.
We followed the discussion about "Mrs" and "Mrs." and we understand that we can use both of this possibilities. Is it right?
We are looking forward to learn from you!
kind regards
Katja, Gabi and Mario |
Hello,
We are fairly certain that both forms will be acceptable to the exam board. Torsten has contacted them in order to check.
In addition, in practical current usage within the UK:
the forms with and without the full stop (period) after the title are both in use, though the most common form does not include the full stop;
the comma after the salutation (Dear ...) is also often included.
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| #22 (permalink) Tue Jan 17, 2012 14:33 pm LCCI EfB, level 1, task 1 (2009) |
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Just received this:
Hi Torsten
Yes, American English is fine. The important thing is that candidates show consistent use of the chosen form.
Best Regards / Mit freundlichen Grüßen
Vicky Davison
Regional Manager
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Qualifications
Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia
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| #23 (permalink) Fri Jan 20, 2012 17:17 pm LCCI EfB, level 1, task 1 (2009) |
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| Torsten wrote: |
Mrs Goldblum called room service on 2 occasions, and made use of the room’s mini-bar. In addition she used our laundry service. These items were unfortunately charged to your account. As you do not drink, the clerk should have spotted the errors.
You will be pleased to know that your account has been credited for the amounts charged. We hope you will find this acceptable.
In order to assure you that we value you highly as a regular visitor, please accept a bottle of champagne plus a full 5 course dinner in the Grillroom at our expense when you next visit us.
Once again please accept our apologies, and we look forward to seeing you in the near future.
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I think it is funny that you acknowledge that Mrs. Goldblum does not drink, yet offer her a bottle of champagne as an apology. Maybe it is non-alcoholic? |
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| #24 (permalink) Fri Jan 20, 2012 19:08 pm LCCI EfB, level 1, task 1 (2009) |
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Hi Luschen, you mean Mrs. Goldbeg, not 'Goldblum' but you are right, the situation is funny indeed. Please note that I didn't write that letter. LCCI did.
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| #25 (permalink) Fri Jan 20, 2012 19:44 pm LCCI EfB, level 1, task 1 (2009) |
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| Argh! even I got them confused. |
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