Hi [name],

Hello [name],
Dear [name],
Opening formula How’s it going?
How are you (doing)?
How are things (going)?
Thanks a lot for writing!
It’s good/great/sad to hear that …
I’m glad/happy/sorry to hear that …
Reacting to a piece of news Thanks (a lot) for letting me know that …
What great/fantastic/brilliant/wonderful news!
That’s awful / a pity / unfortunate!
I agree / disagree (with you).
I couldn’t agree more.
I (don’t) think so.
Agreeing / Disagreeing I think you’re right.
That’s so true!
Yes, but …
I’m not sure about that.
because (of)
That’s why …
Explaining something
This means …
for example / such as / like
I/We could …
If you want, I/we could …
Offering to do something
Shall I/we …?
Do you want me/us to …?
In my opinion, …
Giving your opinion I think …
For me, …
I’m sorry for (+-ing)
Apologising for something I apologise for (+-ing)
I (really) didn’t mean to …
Let’s …
I suggest (+-ing)
Making a suggestion How about (+-ing)
Why don’t you/we …?
Don’t you think …?
(I think) you/we should …
Making a recommendation Don’t miss …
I (highly) recommend (+-ing)
Thanks again and see you in class.
Talk to you soon.
All the best,
Take care,
Closing formula
Best regards,
Warm regards,
Love,
Lots of love,