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Introduction: Say thanks for your friend’s letter, say what

Useful Expressions

you’ve been doing & respond to their news – briefly!

Introduction: Dear/Hi - Thanks for your letter – It was really nice to hear from you - I’m sorry I

Main body: Answer all parts of the question dividing your

haven’t written for ages, I’ve been busy with exams – I’d love to help you with – I’d love to

letter into short paragraphs – one idea in each. Think of

tell you more about –Congratulations on – I’m delighted – I think it’s great that

specific details/extra information to include (to show that

Main Body: I thought you might be interested to hear - I’m going to tell you about – Did you

Letter or

you have really read the question) and some relevant,

know…? – As far as I know - You remember I told you in my last letter – It’d be a good idea

interesting questions to ask.

to – If I were you, I’d – That reminds me - By the way - Anyway

Informal

Conclusion: Make an excuse, (say you hope the

Interesting questions: Would you like me to bring you anything? – What do you think? –

information you have given is useful) & ask your friend to

Can you give me an idea…? – Could you let me know…?

write back

Conclusion: I’d better stop now and get on with my studying – Anyway, that’s all for now – I

hope this information is useful – Write soon and tell me about – I look forward to

seeing/hearing from you again – Best wishes/Regards

Letter of Application

Letter of Complaint

Dear Sir/madam OR Dear Mr/Ms Surname,

Beginning:

Ø I am writing to apply for the position of ……. , as

Ø I am writing to complain about (my visit/experience) - I am writing to express my

recently advertised.

dissatisfaction with

Main Body:

Ø I am a twenty-year-old student at the University of

Ø Complaining: The advertisement said/claimed/promised/guaranteed…………but in

the Basque Country, where I am studying for a

reality - Although the advertisement said that we would - According to the

degree in……………. Although I have not yet

advertisement we should have …………whereas, in fact

taken the Cambridge First Certificate exam, I think

Ø Requesting action: I would be grateful if you would send me a complete refund as

I have a high enough level of spoken and written

soon as possible - We feel there must be some explanation for (this delay) and

English for the job.

expect your prompt reply - Will you please look into this matter and let us know the

Letter

Ø I have had a considerable amount of experience

reason for - I am returning the damaged goods/items... and would be grateful if you

Formal

working with the public/children, including two

will replace them.

months employment as…... My duties

Ending:

included…... I have always thoroughly enjoyed

Ø I look forward to hearing from you soon/at your earliest convenience.

talking to people and helping them. Furthermore, I

Yours sincerely OR Yours faithfully

would describe myself as…………

Ø I feel that I would be well suited to this kind of

Other useful expressions

work as ……

I am writing in response to/to enquire about/to apologize for

Ending:

I would like to apologize for

Ø I enclose a copy of my Curriculum Vitae and would

I would be grateful if you would

be glad to attend an interview at your

With reference to

convenience. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely OR Yours faithfully

Proff’s English

World

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