On one hand…, (but) on the other hand… One..., the other…
One other thing to consider is… Despite… Overall,…
First of all /Secondly /In conclusion… In addition to… Alternatively,… With regard to… Because of/due to… Further to…
Following (on from)… In order to… As a result of… …therefore… However,… Neverthele… Furthermore,… Moreover,...
Formal Opening salutation
Dear Mr./Ms./Mrs +last name Dear Sir/Madam Refer to previous contact Further to our previous meeting, … With regard to your letter dated… State the purpose of writing I am writing to… Expre thanks We appreciate your interest in our company.
Make a suggestion I would like to suggest that… I/We recommend that… Apologize I would like to apologize for…
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by… Give good news We are delighted to… We are pleased to…
Give bad news Unfortunately,…
We regret to tell/inform you that… Request I would be grateful if you could… I wonder/was wondering if… Confirm Please confirm that I would like to confirm that… We are pleased to confirm…
Offer help If you have any further queries/questions/problems, please do not hesitate/feel free to contact… Remind
May I remind you that… Refer to future contact We look forward to your reply/hearing from you/meeting you/doing busine with you.Closing salutation Yours faithfully (Dear Sir/Madam) Yours sincerely (Dear Mr/Mrs./Ms) Informal (neutral) Opening salutation (informal)
Hi + first name First name Refer to previous contact Thanks for your email…
It was good to see you last week… State the Purpose of writing I’m writing to… Make a suggestion How about/What about… Expre thanks Thank you for your aistance with this request.
Apologize I’m afraid that… I’m sorry that… Give good news Great news! Give bad news The bad news is… Request Can you… Confirm Please let us know if the details are correct.
Offer help
Please let me know if you need anything else.Do you want me to… Remind Don’t forget… Refer to future contact See you soon.Closing salutation Best regards/wishes All the best
