一定不要嫌麻烦发邮件和教授沟通是留学生不可避免的一件事,邮件发的好,可以给教授留下一个好的印象。
但是如何礼貌且准确地表达自己的意思,对于我们非母语是英语的人来说还是有一点困难滴。
今天分享五种最常见的情况,从和教授预约见面的时间到因为生病缺席课堂,希望对大家有所帮助。
情况一: Scheduling a meeting
Subject: Appointment request
Dear Professor [last namel,
l am a student in your class. I faced some dificultieswith [selecting a topic for my research paperl ect.],and [ would appreciate it if I could discuss it with youduring your office hours.
Please let me know if you are available to meet thisweek.
Thank you for your time. Ilook forward to your reply.Best regards,
[your name]
如果你无法在教授的正常办公时间去找他,可以用下面的模板
Subject: Appointment request
Dear professor [last namel),
l hope all is well. I started working on my assignmentfor__and l just had a couple of questions to make
sure that I am on the right track. I also wanted to ask aquestion about yesterday’s lesson on__, as I was a
little confused and I want to ensure that I fully under-
stand the content for the test next week.I know on thesyllabus you mentioned that you have available office
hours at___but l am not able to make it. will you beat your desk at or__
Thank you,
[your name]
情况二:Asking oW to-Your Grade on an Assignmen tor Exam
在学习生涯难免会遇到让我们很头疼的课,这个时候可以去询问教授,该如何学这门课以及该如何提升自己的成绩。
Subject: Extra Support on_—Dear Professor last name],
I hope all is well and that you enjoyed your weekend.1saw that you posted the grades for our last reports.I was a lttle surprised and discouraged by my grade.lwas wondering if you offer any extra credit opportu-nities, revisions or if you have any advice for me onhow to improve on a future assignment.Are you
available to meet__or__to discuss my report and aplan? Let me know what works for you.
look forward to hearing from you,Best regards,
[your name]
情况三:Personal Advice
当你遇到一些困难,想要寻求教授的建议和帮助时
Dear Professor [ last name],
l hope all is well. I recently encountered/am strugglingwith__and I’ d love to talk to you about it. will yoube available_so I can come in and discuss this withyou?
Thank you,[your name]
情况四: Requesting an Extension
突发情况,想要延期交作业,要记得邮件要附你的supporing document
Subject: Extension on_
Dear Professor [last name], .
I hope all is well. I have been extremely busy and stressed with assignments in other classes and wit____
(sports practice,on Campus job, other commitment,
health condition, etC.). I do not think that I will beable to submit my best work to you with all of the other tasks on my agenda. I was wondering if you would consider granting me an extension on our upcoming project/paper and submit itby__ ?
Please find attached the medical certificate.
Thank you,
[your name]
情况五: Not attending class
临时有事,无法按时去上课时,也请记得附上你的medical crifcate可以证明你的确不能去上课的文件哦
Subject: Class attendance
Dear Professor [last name],
This is [your full name], from [lass name].I am writing to inform you that I won’ t be able to attend your class On,as I will do my best to look through the materials you provided for this class and ask my classmates to share
their notes.
Please find attached the medical certificate.
Best regards,
[your name]