[2:30PM/ Sun, 1 November 2020]

B/ Writing: Enquiry letters

Dear Mr. Smith,
Beginning - With reference to your advertisement for the English course on Facebook, I am writing to ask for further information
about the course.
In response to your commercial for some educational programs on your official website, I am writing this e-mail in
connection to request for further information about the summer camping course.
First request - Could you please tell me how long the course lasts/ the length of the course?
- Could you please explain…..?
- I would like instruction about…..?
- I would appreciate information about….
- Would it be possible for you to clarify….?
- I would be very grateful if you could send me information/ directions/ instructions….
Curricular and extracurricular activities
First, could you be nice enough to provide several brief details about both curricular and extracurricular activities of the
coming English-camp classes which/ that will be covered this summer? I am wondering whether the proportion of the
practical activities is bigger than the left one or not because I think that learning through physical movements is much
more lively and effective.
Second request - Another matter I need information is…..
- Another point I am not certain about is …..
- I would also like some help/ clarification on …….
Fees
Another point I am not certain about is the whole fees and vouchers (if any). In specific, could you please give me the
payment of the following parts/ services:
- Tuition fee
- Catering
- Accommodation
- Travel
Making reference - I look forward to receiving your letter.
to hearing from - I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.
the recipient - I am looking forward to hearing from you at any time which is convenient to you.
I hope to receive your soon reply.
NB.: If possible, could you mind attaching a brochure for clearer reference.
Closing
 Yours sincerely,
Sincerely yours,
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Best regards,
Kind regards,
With kind regards,
All the best,
Respectfully,

Informal Formal
Get Receive
Send (my thanks/ apology) Extend
Ask for Request
Talk about Discuss about
Get in touch Contact
Thanks for inviting me. I appreciate your invitation.
Thank you for your invitation.
I would like to extend/ reveal/ express my sincere thanks to
your invitation.
I want to know more about the show. Could you please tell me further information about the show.
Tell Inform/ announce/ share
Tell why Explain

Tell me why you came late. Boss: Are you willing to tell me the reason for your late
arrival?
Colleague: Do you have any explanation about your late
arrival?
Wish you better health soon. I truly hope your quick heath recovery.

Let’s join the meeting next Thursday. I would like to invite you to join the meeting next Thursday.
--> In reply to your invitation, I am writing this letter to you
--> Thanks for inviting me. I will join the meeting. for my acceptance.