Writing 5 – 2022-2023 Ms.

Xuan Lien Class

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS FOR LETTERS OF REQUEST

Introducing yourself
o I am …., and currently I am …….
o My name is …….., and I am ………

Referring to the source of information:

o I am writing in response to ……….
o I am writing with regard to …………
o With reference to ………….
o I am writing regarding ………..
Giving reasons for writing:
o I am writing to receive further information about …….
o I am writing to enquire about ……..
o I am writing to receive more detailed information about ….
o I am writing to receive further details about …….
Requesting first piece of information:
o The first thing I would like to know is
o First of all, I would like to know
o I wonder if you would mind telling me first of all ….?
o I wonder whether ……….
o I would appreciate it if you could give me a few details concerning….
o I would be grateful for information concerning ……..
o It would be of great help if you could ……….
o
Requesting further information:
o Could you also tell me….?
o Could you also inform me ….?
o Would you also mind informing me ….?
o Would you also mind telling me ….?
o Do you know ….?
o I would also like to know if ………
o I would also like to know whether ……
o I would also like to know more about …….
o I hope you might also let me know about …
Thanking for information:
o I would like to thank you in advance for this information
o Thanking you in advance for this information
o Thanking you in advance
o I look forward to your reply at your earliest convenience