CAE Exam Formal Letter

Useful language for formal letters

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Formal letter action plan

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formal register

1st paragraph

- reason for writing

2nd paragraph

- explain, describe, argue main topic

3rd paragraph

- offer, trade-off, request,...

4th paragraph

- desired outcome, whishes

Signing off

formal register

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Dear Mr / Ms Holden

Yours sincerely

David Fischer

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Dear Sir / Madame

Yours faithfully

David Fischer

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To the Editor

Reasons for writing

1st paragraph

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I am writing with regard / reference to...

I am writing to express my concern about / my disappointment with...

I would like to draw your attention to....

Thank you very much for your letter of 12 December 2020.

Introducing points

2nd paragraph

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I would like to point out that....

Your article states that...

In your letter you mentioned / expressed an interest in...

Linking words

2nd paragraph

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In fact,...

Therefore,...

Although,...

Whereas

Indeed,... (freilich, tatsächlich, gewiss)

To summarise,...

In conclusion,...

Moreover,...

Request for action

3rd paragraph

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I would appreciate it if you could...

I would be grateful if you could...

I would like to take this opportunity...

Would you be so kind and...

I was wondering if you could...

Appointments

3rd paragraph

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Would thursday be convenient for you?

Please let me know if this date is convenient for you.

Wishes, desired outcome

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I very much hope...

In the meantime, I would like to...

I look forward to hearing from you very soon.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Useful sentences

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I assure you would be delighted...

We are unfortunately unable...

Apologising

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We apologise for any inconvenience caused

Please accept our sincere apologies

We would like to apologise in advance for any inconvenience...

Complaining

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with...

I would like to complain about...

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