Edgar Allan Poe: Storyteller

Edgar Allan Poe: Storyteller contains seven popular Poe stories: "The Mask of the Red Death," "The Story of William Wilson," "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Black Cat," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Cask of Amontillado." The stories are slightly adapted for language learners and are suitable for high-intermediate and advanced learners of English.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Mask of the Red DeathExpand

The Story of William WilsonExpand

The Fall of the House of UsherExpand

The Black CatExpand

The Murders in the Rue MorgueExpand

The Tell-Tale HeartExpand

The Cask of Amontillado

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REPORTED / INDIRECT SPEECH

Formal English. Functions : Asking a Favour, Asking for Approval, Asking People to Wait

Asking a Favour

• Can you give me a hand with this?
• Could you help me for a second?
• Can I ask a favour?
• I wonder if you could help me with this?
• I could do with some help, please.
• I can’t manage. Can you help?
• Give me a hand with this, will you?
• Lend me a hand with this, will you?
• Could you spare a moment?
• I need some help, please.

Asking for Approval

• Do you think it’s all right to do it?
• What do you think about (me doing that)?
• Do you think / reckon I ought to (do it)?
• What would you say if I (did it)?
• Would you approve of (doing something)?
• What is your attitude to the idea of…
• Are you in favour of (me doing something)?
• You are in favour of … aren’t you?
• Do you think anyone would mind if I…
• Do you think it would be really awful if I..

Asking People to Wait

• Hang on a moment / a mo.
• Give us a second.
• Half a moment / a mo.
• I’ll be right with you.
• Sorry, I’m a bit tied up right now.
• Wait and see.
• You’ll just have to be patient.
• Give me a chance.
• Don’t be so impatient.
• We wish to apologize for the delay 

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Sample of Cover Letter

How to Write a Great Cover Letter

• Include your contact information in the top right hand corner.  Put your name in bold and or larger font to let employers immediately know who you are.
• Include the date you are submitting the letter.
• Address the letter to the contact person/department/company from the job posting.  If possible, call the company and ask for the name of the person responsible for hiring the position you are applying for, or ask for the name of the Human Resources Manager and address the letter to them.

First (Introductory) Paragraph:

Tells the employer: “This is what I want to do!  This is why I want to do it with you!”

Introduce yourself, mention the position you are applying for and how you heard about it.  Demonstrate you have done your homework on the company/organization; know who they are, what they do, and how good they are to determine what you can do to make them better. Indicate in a sentence or two what you know about that company. Convey your excitement for the opportunity to be a part of their organization and that you really believe you have the qualifications they are seeking.  Then explain that this is why you would like to introduce yourself.

Second (Marketing) Paragraph:

Tells the employer: “This is what I can do for you!  This is why I am the best candidate for the position!”

Inform the employer of the degree you have obtained and give details about your background and experience, specifically the experience highlighted on your resume.  Match your skills and qualifications with the ones that are required and preferred in the job description. Give specific examples of accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to meet the needs of the employer.  This proves that you will be successful at the position you are applying to.  Use keywords relevant to the job posting and the industry.  Remember to keep all information relevant to the position you are applying to. Refer the reader to the enclosed resume, which will give additional information concerning your background and experience.

Third (Closing) Paragraph:

Tells the employer: “I want an interview!  This is what I am willing to do to get it!”

Close by saying you would like to meet with the employer to further discuss your qualifications, the company/organization, or the position.  State when you are available for interview and provide the easiest way to contact you to set up a meeting.  If you would like to initiate the next step, you can mention that you will follow up in a certain amount of time to determine if the employer has any questions and to set up a personal interview.  This is not required, only say you will do this if you actually intend to follow up! If you do call, tell the secretary that the employer is expecting your call.  End by saying you look forward to hearing from them.

If you intend to print out your cover letter and hand it to someone, leave room between your closing and your printed name for your signature.

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