University of Exeter

How to write letters in German

  Parts of the letter
 Addresses and titles      Dates 
 Dear Sir & Yours Faithfully      Writing to friends 
 Vocabulary & phrases      Envelope layout 
 Postcodes      International postcodes 
  Applying for jobs
 Curriculum vitae      Job applications 
 Asking if work is available      Year abroad work 
 Asking for references      Leaving a job 
 Vocabulary & phrases      Bibliography 
  Other letters
 Booking accommodation      Letters of apology 
 Writing to a bank      Letters of complaint 
 Letters of condolence       Letters of congratulation 
 Registering with authorities      To the phone company 
 Invitations      Vocabulary & phrases 


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