Business

writing
Standard
phrases
Beginning
Emails
• I am writing to inform you/ confirm/ request/
ask…
• I would appreciate your thoughts on this
matter.
• I am writing to draw your attention to…
Referring to previous
contact
Emails

• Thank you for your letter of June 12…

• With reference to our telephone
conversation on Friday …
• Further to…
Asking for information
Emails
• I would greatly appreciate it
• if you could provide me with some
information/ details on…
• Thank you in advance for your cooperation…
• Do not hesitate to contact me should you
require any further assistance.
Enquiries
Emails
• Would you send me, please,…
• I’m interested in…
• We would appreciate more details about…
• I would like to know if …
Attaching
information
Emails
• I attach/enclose …
• Attached/Enclosed you will find …
Asking for advice
Emails
• I am writing to request some advice
concerning…
• I would greatly appreciate your assistance
in this matter.
• I am writing with regard to …
Thanking sb
Emails
• I am writing to express my gratitude for…
• I am (extremely) grateful for…
• Thank you very much…
Apologizing
Emails
• I am writing to apologize for…
• I am writing to offer my sincere
apologies for…
• Please accept my apologies…
Making invitation
Emails
• It would be great if you could attend…
• We would be grateful if you could
attend…
• The event will be held on … at…
Closing remarks
Emails
• Looking forward to hearing from you
• soon.
• Look forward to the … at your earliest convenience.
• If any question feel free to contact me.
• If any further questions, would be ready to assist.
• We look forward to receiving a reply from you …
• Please contact us again if there are any problems/questions …
• If we can be of further assistance, please let us know …
• … please do not hesitate to contact us …
 Thanks!

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