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Emailing Phrases

Asking for Help / Information

 Could you please + V1…?

 Would you mind + v-ing…?
 I would appreciate it if you could + V1…
 I was wondering if you could + V1…

Giving Reasons

 Due to + (noun / noun phrase), (s) (v) (o)…

Ex.: Due to the bad weather, we can’t finish the job on time. (No verb after ‘Due to’)
 (s) (v) (o) because (s) (v) (o)
Ex.: We can’t complete the job on time because the parts haven’t arrived onsite yet.

Cause and Effect

 ________(cause)___________. Therefore, ________(effect)_______.

Ex.: The parts arrived this morning. Therefore, we’ll install the pump before 18:00.
 ________(cause)___________. As a result, ________(effect)_______.
Ex.: There is a major shutdown today. As a result, all training is cancelled.

Bad news

 Unfortunately, ___________________________________________
Ex.: Unfortunately VDC hasn’t sent the tools list yet.
 I’m afraid _______________________________________________
Ex.: I’m afraid Jason is working offsite.
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Offering Help

 Would you like me to + V1…?

Ex.: Would you like me to go out and have a look?
 I’ll + V1… and get back to you as soon as possible.
Ex.: I’ll contact APS and get back to you as soon as possible.
 Let me + V1…
Ex.: Let me find out. (I’ll let you know later this afternoon.)

Attachments

 Please see / find attached the (file/photo/schedule/parts list, etc.)

 I’ve attached the (file/photo/schedule/parts list, etc.)
 I’m attaching the (file/photo/schedule/parts list, etc.)

Making References

 As discussed (when) / (where), + (s) (v) (o)

Ex.: As discussed in the meeting this morning, Saroat will follow up with VDC.
 As agreed, + (s) (v) (o)
Ex.: As agreed, we’ll commence with the project as soon as the weather clears up.
 Regarding (the pipeline project), I would like to inform you that (s) (v) (o)…
 With reference to (our telephone conversation last week), please send the quotation
through as soon as possible.

Signing Off

 I appreciate your help.  “after asking for help / action.”

 If you need more information, please contact me.  “after offering help / giving
information.”
 I look forward to hearing from you.  “Contact me.”