Being able to communicate effectively, in person, via email, on the telephone, or through a letter, is an essential skill, not only for Sixth Form, but for university and for the world beyond.
Communicating via email
Email is by far the most common way of communicating now. But do you know how to structure an email? Are you one of these people who writes to a member of staff, starting the email 'Hi,...' or 'Dear Mrs,'? Do you even open an email at all, or do you just give a list of demands?
You can also check out some helpful hints at the link below:
Writing a letter
A well-written formal letter makes an excellent impression; a poorly-written letter, replete with spelling and grammatical errors, poorly addressed, and with the wrong salutation or ending, makes a very bad impression. Ever planning to apply for a job? At some point, you will need to write an old-fashioned letter, and getting it right - or wrong - could make the difference between success and failure.
Communicating by telephone
How often do you use your phone during the day? How often do you use it for what it's meant for - i.e. speaking with someone who isn't there? Often, being able to talk on the phone is far preferable to hiding behind an email, and it's far quicker than writing a letter.