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On this page we look at important phrases for writing letters and emails, such as when to Register / log in safely with
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You know how important it is to speak good English in an international working
environment. If you work for a company which does business abroad, you probably read
and write a lot of English, too. Writing, like speaking, is communication. When writing
letters and emails we need the skills to be able to express ourselves well and with the Find a course
correct level of formality.

Do you have that skill? Ask yourself these questions:

Do you present yourself in a professional manner when you write? Related posts

What image do you give to the people who read your letters and emails?
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In short, you want to give a professional image when you write to your customers and
business partners. To get you started, weve prepared some lists of standard phrases:

10 good opening lines

We need an opening line in a business letter or professional email:
to make reference to previous correspondence; to say how we found the recipients
name/address; to say why we are writing to the recipient.

With reference to your letter of 8 June, I .

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Business Emails I am writing to enquire about .
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After having seen your advertisement in , I would like .

After having received your address from , I .

I received your address from and would like .

We/I recently wrote to you about .

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Thank you for your letter of 8 May.

Newest Active Popular Thank you for your letter regarding .

Thank you for your letter/e-mail about .

Miho Todo
registered 4 hours, 4 In reply to your letter of 8 May, .
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10 good closing lines

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We need a closing line in a business letter or email:
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to make a reference to a future event; to repeat an apology; to offer help
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Basma El
registered 7 hours, 8 I look forward to your reply.
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I look forward to hearing from you.
Mariana Rebello
registered 7 hours, 26 I look forward to seeing you.
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Please advise as necessary.
ENRIQUE MIGUEL LPEZ
VALENCIA We look forward to a successful working relationship in the future.
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Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Lynoshkaa Cez Vlez Once again, I apologise for any inconvenience.
registered 8 hours, 33
minutes ago
We hope that we may continue to rely on your valued custom.
Inna Hedeon
I would appreciate your immediate attention to this matter.
registered 8 hours, 56
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Mila Khaipnazarova
Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely in a business letter?
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When the recipients name is unknown to you:
Meunome Alegria
Dear Sir Yours faithfully
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Dear Madam Yours faithfully

Dear Sir or Madam Yours faithfully

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When you know the recipients name:

Dear Mr Hanson Yours sincerely

Dear Mrs Hanson Yours sincerely

Dear Miss Hanson Yours sincerely

Dear Ms Hanson Yours sincerely

When addressing a good friend or colleague:

Dear Jack Best wishes/Best regards

Addressing whole departments:

Dear Sirs Yours faithfully

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