Section 10 Sending Documents

Section 10 Sending Documents

 

A : Basic ｅxpressions

- mail → regular mail express mail - airmail, ship mail , surface mail/ ground mail

- package(=parcel)

- postage → What's the postage rate?

- packet → a packet of document

- stamp → a book of stamps, a roll of stamps

- have~insured → Would you like to have this parcel insured?

→ Would you like to add(=buy) insurance to your package?

- weight → check the weight

- bussiness day → It will be delivered in a three business day.

B : Key Sentences

- I'd like to send this letter to ~

- How much does it cost? = How much should I pay for this letter?

= What is the postage for the letter?

- How long does it take to send the letter ( )? to Seoul by express mail.

= to England by registered mail. = to Japan by certified mail.

C : Key Dialog

- How do you want this package sent? → I'll go by airmail.

- How much does airmail cost? → The cost depends on the weight and destination of the package.

- How long does it take to send a letter to Japan? → It takes about two Business days.

- Do you need anything else? → Can I buy a book of stamps?

- Surface mail is cheaper but it takes longer than airmail. → Well, how fast is airmail.

- Would you like to have this parcel insured? → How does postal insurance work?

- I'd like to send this letter to England by certified mail. → Please fill out this certified mail form.

D : Office Talk

- What is an effective way to send an urgent packet of documents to Korea?

→ If you are in a hurry, I recommend you to use express mail service.

- How long does it take? → It usually takes 7 to 10 business day.

- What is the postage rate? → Just a minute. Let me check the weight. It's 10 dollars.

- That's perfect. I'll go by express mail.

E : Further Study

- return address

- destinations address

- certified mail

- address → house number + street name + street type + city + stste + zip code

- Ave → Avenue , - Blvd → Boulevard , - Cir → Circle, - Ct → Court, - Dr → Drive

- Ln → Lane, - Pkwy → Parkway, - Pl → Place, - Rd → Road, - Sq → Square

- St → Street, - Wy → Way