A formal letter

Ana Planelles 4º L-X 9-11
24-1-09


Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing with regard to the recent article published in the newspaper which you edit and titled “Student Slaves at Workcamp”.

First of all, allow me to introduce myself: my name is Monique Dubois, I come from France and I worked at an International Workcamp for two months last summer.
I strongly disagree with that report because it is full of inaccuracies and mistakes which I deny firmly.

To begin with, we were only 15 students from all over Europe and we were accommodated in modern, wooden buildings with enough facilities to have a really comfortable stay.

Furthermore, we were required to work not only exclusively picking fruit and vegetables but researching on sustainable and ecological crops. We carried out our work only in the morning and our remuneration was enough to permit us not to borrow a student loan for the next course.

On the other hand, we had fun and there was a great atmosphere . What is more, I’m proud to say the group struck up a close friendship.

To sum up, I would be grateful if a rectification could be published in your newspaper as soon as possible. I hope, moreover, that you will print this email together with an apology to the organizers of the Workcamp.

Thank you for your kindness towards me.

Yours faithfully