A2 Writing a Formal Email

Writing a Formal Email

Greeting

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Introduction

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Body

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Closing

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Greeting

1. Begin with a greeting.-Dear Lillian (if you know the person) -Dear Mrs. Pierce (if you know the person in a serious context) -Dear Sir/Madam (very formal, if you do not know the person)2. Thank the recipient.-Thank you for contacting me/ our company -Thank you for your reply -Thanks for getting back to me (a bit informal)

02

Introduction

1. Give information about yourself (if necessary)
1. My name is...
2. I live in
3. I am a student at/ I work for ...

03

Body

1. State the purpose of your email (the reason why you are writing)

• I am writing to enquire/ask about...
• I am writing in reference to...
• I am writing because I would like to have more information about...

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Closing

1. Add your closing remarks. It is polite to thank the reader one more time.
1. Thank you for your patience.
2. Thank you for your consideration.
3. I look forward to hearing from you.
2. End with a closing.
1. Best/kind regards
2. Sincerey
3. Yours faithfully