Proposal

What is the purpose of writing a proposal?
As the name suggests, to write a proposal is to make a recommendation in relation to something, to do some changes or improvements.

How should you end a proposal? Why?
I think the best way would be to summarize in a few sentences why is a good idea what is proposed. We also need to show briefly that we are sure that our proposition will work.

Which of the following statements are usually true of a proposal?
* It is written in informal language. FALSE.
* It includes suggestions and recommendations. TRUE.
* It includes direct speech. FALSE.
* It may use headings or bullet points if appropriate. TRUE.
* It uses a lot of linking words to promote clarity. TRUE.
* It proposes a new idea and tries to persuade the reader of its value. TRUE.
* It uses a range of colourful language. TRUE.

Read the following writing task. Your college wants to improve its results in foreign language exams. Your class has conducted a survey to identify the reasons for the current situation, and you have been asked to write a proposal making recommendations (with reasons) to improve it.

Which organisation would be best for the proposal?
A
Introduction
Main issues identified
Recommendations with reasons
Conclusion

Discuss with a partner or partners your ideas for
* possible reasons for the situation:
- Lack of motivation of students.
- Few practical activities with simulations of language use.
- No extra activities in which improve the language.
* recommendations for improving it
- Showing the students the benefits of knowing a foreign language.
- Practicing more real situations of language use.
- Encouraging the use of films, records, books...
- Doing some travels and exchanges with foreign schools.