TASK 1
Starting –
For Informal
Starting
I hope this letter finds you in radiant health, and the best of the
spirits. You know I have been chomping at the bit about going to
India. I wanted to touch base with you about….
Body
I hope you will consider my situation favourably.
Let me elaborate my situation.
The trouble started about three months ago
Prior to that everything was fine.
My old housemate was extremely considerate.
Ending
It’s been ages since we actually had a real-life conversation. Hit me
up when you are free.
Do convey my regards to your mom and dad, and love to your little
sister.
For Semi-Formal
Starting
I am writing this letter to request/inform you…
It gives me an immense pleasure to let you know that…
Body
Let me explain my situation.
Ending
If we can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask.
If I can be of more help, please feel free to contact me on my
telephone number or through email.
For Formal
Starting / Reason
I am writing this letter to request/inform you…
I am writing this letter regarding…
It gives me an immense pleasure to let you know that…
I hope you will consider my situation favourably
Body/ Explanation
Let me explain (my situation) or (in more detail). The trouble started
about three months ago when…
Request
Would you kindly….. ? or Would you be competent to…?
Ending
If we can be of any assistance, please don’t hesitate to ask.
If I can be of more help, please feel free to contact me on my
telephone number or through email.
Ending –
Hoping to see you at the wedding
Hoping to see you soon.
Hoping to see them soon
I am hoping to hear from you soon regarding this issue.
I am hoping for a kind consideration regarding this issue from your
side.
I am hoping for a favourable response/action from your side
regarding my application, my suggestion.
Once again, Thank you for your (help)/(wishes and card).
Thanking you once again for your valuable advice and guidance.
I am looking forward to hearing your personal views.
Once again, I apologies for all the inconvenience this may have
caused to you and thank you for your kind consideration.
Thank you for your (kind consideration)/(help).
I am looking forward to your response.
I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Phrases used in letters
I would like to know…
Please be aware that…
We would be happy to…
I wanted to touch base with you
I am writing this letter to enquire about…
Thank you for your assistance…
I am writing with reference to…
I am pleased to inform you that…
You can learn more about this at…
I look forward to hearing for you…
If you have further, questions, please…
Thank you for your interest in our course…
If you require assistance, do not hesitate to…
Your request for funding has been approved…
Enclosed is the information you requested for…
Please refer to the enclosed invoice/brochure…
I want to congratulate you on your new position…
Could you fax me the results of the market survey?
I would like to confirm what we discuss last Friday.
I would like to inform you of a recent policy change..
Could you please send me your most recent brochure?
An early settlement of payment would be appreciated.
I would like to confirm the main points we discussed.
I hope you have had a chance to go through the materials we sent.
I would be very grateful if you could send me the information about…
I enjoyed having lunch with you last week while I was in your college.
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