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Informal letters and emails
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Beginning an informal email start learning
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Hi When you are replying, you often go straight into the message, without mentioning the other person's name
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Beginning an informal letter start learning
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You write your address and the date in the top right-hand corner of the letter
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(it was) good to hear from you; Thanks for your letter; Hope you are well; How are you?/How are things with you?
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Sorry I haven't written/been in touch; It was good/great to see you last weekend; We're having a great time in Paris; I've got some (good/great) news
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Just a quick note to say I'll be back on Monday; I was wondering if you wanted to meet up some time; Let me know when you're free; Hope to see you soon/Look forward to seeing you soon
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Write soon/Keep in touch; It would be great to have your news; Give my love/regards/best wishes to your family
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Ending an informal email or letter PS Hope you like your present, start learning
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All the best/Best; Best wishes; regards (slightly more formal); Love/Lots of love (only to close friends and family); See you soon; Take care Then your first name. In informal emails, you can end by writing just the first letter of your first name, e.g. J (Joanna). If you want to add after this, you use PS.
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Beginning an informal email, e.g. start learning
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How are things with you? Sorry I haven't been in touch lately. I've been really busy with my exams.
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I've got some news - I'm planning to start an English course in London in September. I was wondering if you wanted to meet up some time? It would be great to see you again. Let me know when you're free.
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Ending an informal email or letter, e.g. start learning
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PS Please give my best wishes to your family.
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Beginning a formal letter or email start learning
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Dear Mr Jones/Dr Smith/Professor Cox; Dear Sir or Madam (used when you don't know the person's name) To whom it may concern (more formal - used when you do not know the person's name)
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Write your address and then the date, in the top right-hand corner of the letter. start learning
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Write the name of the person you are writing to and their address below this on the left.
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I am writing to enquire about/in response to/to apply for the position of/to inform you that/to complain English courses at your college. the advertisement in today's Times. sales assistant, etc. about the standard of service at your hotel.
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I would be most grateful if you could/Further to/I am afraid that/I regret that
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I enclose/Please find enclosed a cheque for $200.
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Please accept my apologies for not having contacted you earlier. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.
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May I take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in our college. Thank you for your kind attention. Thank you in advance for your help. I can be contacted at the above address or on 0555 55557.
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Ending a formal letter or email start learning
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Yours sincerely (BrE) - when you began with the person's family name. Sincerely (yours)/Yours truly (AmE) Yours faithfully (BrE) - when you do not know the person's name.
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Do not say "Dear Mr" with no name. start learning
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If you don't know a man's name, say "Dear Sir" For a woman, say "Dear Madam".
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Do not say "Dear Mr Tom Jones" start learning
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Do not say "Dear Mr Manager/Mrs Receptionist" start learning
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Just say "Dear + the person's name" or "Dear Sir or Madam" if you do not know their name.
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Do not use short forms such as "don't" or "can't". start learning
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Use the full form "do not" or "cannot".
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Human Resources Department Eatham Publishing 89 Eatham Rd London SW29 9HQ start learning
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Manor Green London N63 0QT 3rd July 2009
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Beginning a formal letter or email, e.g. start learning
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I am writing to apply for the post of junior designer, which was advertised in yesterday's "Independent".
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Useful formal phrases (2) start learning
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I enclose my curriculum vitae.
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I have just completed a two-year course in graphic design at Warford College and I think this job would be an excellent opportunity for me to begin my career as a graphic designer.
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Ending a formal letter or email, e.g. start learning
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Ms Joanna Lucas 22 Browntree Road Manor Green London N3 =QT start learning
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Human Resources Department Eatham Publishing 89 Eatham Rd London SW29 9HQ
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Beginning a formal letter or email, e.g. start learning
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Thank you for your enquiry about the post of junior designer.
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I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected for an interview on Monday 20th at 3 pm.
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Could you let me know as soon as possible if you will be able to attend the interview?
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Ending a formal letter or email, e.g. start learning
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Paul Martin Human Resources Director, Eatham Publishing
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