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Beginnings: Informal Letter

This document provides templates and phrases for different types of letters and reports. For informal letters, it suggests phrases for greetings, asking about news, giving apologies or invitations. For formal letters, it outlines addressing the recipient, stating the reason for writing, and signing off. Application letters should address the position and include experience. Reports summarize results, make recommendations, and introduce the topic. Essays contain phrases for stating opinions, contrasting points, and linking ideas.

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Beginnings: Informal Letter

This document provides templates and phrases for different types of letters and reports. For informal letters, it suggests phrases for greetings, asking about news, giving apologies or invitations. For formal letters, it outlines addressing the recipient, stating the reason for writing, and signing off. Application letters should address the position and include experience. Reports summarize results, make recommendations, and introduce the topic. Essays contain phrases for stating opinions, contrasting points, and linking ideas.

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INFORMAL LETTER

Dear Jane,
Hi (first name) (for informal e-mails)

Beginnings
Thank you for your recent letter.
It was nice to hear from you recently.
Im sorry I havent been in touch for such a long time.
Its ages since Ive heard from you.
I hope you are well.

Asking
How are the things?
How are you?
Hows it going?

Referring to their news


Great news about
Glad to hear that
Sorry to hear about

Giving news
Listen, did I tell you about ?
Youll never believe what
Oh, and another thing
This is just to let you know that
I thought you might be interested to hear about/know that
By the way, have you heard about/did you know that

Apologies
Im writing to apologise for missing your party but Im afraid I was with flu.
Im really sorry that I forgot to send you a birthday card but I was busy with my new job.
If you let me know where you bought it/how much it cost Ill gladly pay for it/replace it.
Please let me know how much the bill is and Ill gladly pay it.

Invitations
Im/Were having a party on Friday 19th and I/we hope youll be able to come.
Would you like to come/go to see Room With a View with me at the weekend.
I was wondering if youd like to go to the theatre/come on holiday with us?
Could you let me/us know if you can come/youd like to join us?
Thank you very much for your invitation. Id love to come.
Thank you for asking/inviting me to but Im afraid I wont be able to
Requests
Im writing to ask for your help/you (if you could do me) a favour.
I wonder if/I was wondering if you could help me/do me a favour.
I hope you dont mind me asking but could you (possibly) ?
Id be very/really/terribly grateful if you could

Thank you / Congratulations / Good Luck


Im writing to thank you for your hospitality/the wonderful present.
It was so kind of you to invite me to stay with you.
I really appreciated all your help/advice.
Congratulations on passing your exams/your excellent exam results!
I wish you good luck/Good luck in/with your exams/your driving test/your interview.
Dont worry, Im sure youll do well/pass.

Making suggestions and recommend


Why dont you ?
Maybe you could ?
How about ?
You cant leave New York without doing sth
Im sure you will enjoy doing sth If you like, we can
Do visit (somewhere).
Dont forget to (do sth) (Imperative -> Strong Recommendation)
Im told that
People say that (If you heard sth is good)

Endings
Give my love/regards to
Say hello to
Hope to hear from you soon.
See you soon!
Write soon.
Once again, thank you for all your help.

Signing off
Love,
Lots of love,
All the best,
Best wishes,
FORMAL LETTER

Dear Mr/Ms (surname) -


Dear Sir/Madam -
Dear Sir or Madam,

Reason for writing


I am writing to
I am writing with regard to
I am writing on behalf of

Asking questions
I would be grateful if
I wonder if you could
Could you ?
Could you tell me something about ?
I would particularly like to know
I would be interested in having more details about

Referring to their letter


As you stated in your letter,
Regarding
Concerning
With regard to

Complaining
I am writing to complain about
You said but in fact what happened
We were supposed to stay with British families whereas we actually stayed in a guest
house.

Closing
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Please contact me if you have any further questions.

Signing off
Yours sincerely, (If you started with 'Dear + surname')
Yours faithfully, (If you started with 'Dear Sir/Madam')
First name + surname
LETTER OF APPLICATION

Dear Mr/Ms (surname), Dear Sir/Madam/Sir or Madam,

Reason for writing


I am writing to apply for the post/position of as advertised in
I am writing with reference/in response to your advertisement, which I saw
I am writing in connection with your advertisement in the Daily Star on May 11th
With reference to your advertisement

Experience / Qualifications / CV
I gained some experience while
I am currently working as
I have been working for for the last four years.
I worked part-time for three years as
At the moment I am employed by
My qualifications include
I have a diploma in
I graduated from Barcelona University last year with a degree in
Please find attached my CV
As you can see from the attached CV

Endings
Please do not hesitate to contact me if/should you require further information.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I am available for interview at your convenience.
I shall be available for interview any day apart from Wednesdays.

Signing off
(If Dear + surname) Yours sincerely,
(If Dear Sir/Madam) Yours faithfully,
First name + surname
REPORT

Introduction
The aim/purpose of this report is to consider/suggest/...
This report is intended to...
I summarise below
Below is a summary of the most important relevant points as well as some
recommendations.

Reporting results
Most people seem to feel that...
Several people said/told me/suggested/thought that

Making recommendations
I would therefore recommend that we expand the library/installing a new coffee
machine...
It would seem that banning mobile phones is the best idea.
Having considered the options,
I would like to suggest/recommend
I therefore suggest/recommend
You may wish to consider

ESSAY

Making points
Many people feel that ...
First and foremost, ...
It is widely believed that ...
It would be ideal if ...
Another argument in favour is ...
It is clear from the facts that ...
The benefits of ... outweigh the disadvantages.
On the whole, I think ...

Contrasting points
On the other hand ...
Other people think ...
An opposing argument is ...

Giving opinions
I personally feel that ...
I find it hard to see why ...
I certainly don't believe that ...
It is difficult to believe that ...
I object to the cloning of animals.

Organising and linking your ideas


First of all,
Secondly,
In addition,
Moreover,
Furthermore,
As a result,
However,
On the one hand/On the other hand
On the whole
While it is true to say
Finally,
To summarise,
In conclusion

List advantages / disadvantages


One
Another
A futher
An additional advantage/disadvantage of .. is..
A major
The main
The greatest
The first

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