Formal Introductory Letter

Subject: Self-introduction email and Goals 

Dear Professor Blackstone, 

My name is Lin Siqi, and I am a student in your Critical Thinking and Communicating class. I am writing this email to share a bit about myself.

I am currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering, having earned a diploma in civil engineering from Singapore Polytechnic. In my final year at polytechnic, I undertook an internship with a private construction company. This experience gave me many opportunities to manage various aspects of a construction project, starting from meeting clients and architects, proposing building designs, ordering construction materials, to supervising the building process on-site. The experience solidified my passion for the building and construction industry because I truly enjoyed the responsibilities. As a result, I decided to further my education with a degree to deepen my knowledge and prepare for a fulfilling career in this field.

One of my communication strengths is bridging perspectives and ensuring clear, effective communication between different parties. This was demonstrated during my internship, where I successfully liaised with clients, architects, and stakeholders. I excelled at gathering information, synthesizing ideas, and rephrasing them into clear and actionable instructions for workers on-site. This ability ensured everyone understood the project’s vision and remain aligned.

However, one area where I face challenges is grammar fluency, especially with subject-verb agreement. As I learned English at an older age, my limited exposure to the language occasionally leads me to second-guess myself. For instance, I sometimes struggle with using “has,” “have,” and “had” correctly, which can cause confusion in my writing or speech.

Through this module, I aim to improve my language proficiency and confidence, particularly in writing and speaking. I also hope to overcome my nervousness when speaking in front of large groups.

Thank you for taking the time to read my email. I look forward to learning and growing in this class.

Best regards,
Lin Siqi 


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Comments

  1. lyka17 January 2025 at 01:53

    Dear Siqi,
    I truly believe that hardships are something that can be overcome. Your struggle with language use and grammar fluency shouldn’t deter you away from trying to improve. I believe with effort and drive you can overcome your obstacles so that you can strive to always be a better version of yourself!

    You are truly a great communicator because everyone around you can feel your sincerity . Thank your for a good read.

    Regards,
    Lyka

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    1. siqi3 April 2025 at 03:35

      Dear Lyka,

      Thank you for your kind words! Your encouragement means a lot to me. I’ll keep working hard to improve and your support motivates me even more.

      Thanks again!

      Best,
      Siqi

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  2. Elizabeth Cai19 January 2025 at 08:06

    Dear Siqi,
    Your positivity and friendly personality really shone through in this post. I particularly like your recount about your internship experience. Despite your initial struggle with English, it is commendable how far you have come. It's inspiring to see your dedication to improving your communication skills while pursuing your passion in civil engineering
    Regards,
    Elizabeth

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    1. siqi19 January 2025 at 20:13

      Dear Elizabeth,

      Thank you for your thoughtful and encouraging message! I’m glad to hear that my positivity came through in my post. Your kind words motivate me to keep improving and pursuing my passion for civil engineering.

      Best regards,
      Siqi

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  3. Brad Blackstone25 January 2025 at 21:24


    Thank you, Siqi, for this clear, concise and informative letter. You address the points of the brief, and -- perhaps to your surprise -- throughout the letter, your command of English comes through.

    I enjoy learning about your background, your interests and the way you view your comm skills in terms of levels and needs. I especially appreciate the information you share about your internship and how that experience inspired you to join SIT's civil engineering programme. You also manage to connect that experience well to your developing communication skills.

    The thought that really caught my attention is when in the context of your on-site project work, you mentioned that thanks to your abilities "everyone understood the project’s vision and remain(ed) aligned." I have full confidence that this will be the case in our upcoming project for this module. Such a talent at this stage in your life bodes well for your future.

    In terms of your language use, this letter is really a solid effort. Kudos for that!

    I look forward to learning more from you this term.

    Best wishes,

    Brad

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    1. siqi27 January 2025 at 02:45

      Dear Professor Blackstone,

      Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging response. I truly appreciate your words and the confidence you have in my abilities.

      I look forward to learning and growing further through this module.

      Best regards,
      Siqi

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  4. Lanxin7 March 2025 at 23:21

    Hi Siqi,

    That’s a really well-written introduction! Your experience in the construction industry sounds impressive, and your communication skills already seem strong. I wouldn’t have guessed you struggle with grammar fluency—it doesn’t show at all in your writing. Looking forward to working with you in class!

    Regards,
    Sun Lanxin

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    1. siqi3 April 2025 at 03:52

      Hi Lanxin,

      Thank you so much for the kind words! I’ve really enjoyed working with you in class, and I’m glad we’ve been able to collaborate so well. Your feedback means a lot, and I’ll continue working on improving my writing.
      Best regards,
      Siqi

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