CAE Exam Formal Letter
Useful language for formal letters
Useful language for formal letters
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| Cartes-fiches | 11 |
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| Langue | English |
| Catégorie | Anglais |
| Niveau | Université |
| Crée / Actualisé | 26.01.2021 / 31.01.2021 |
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Formal letter action plan
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
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
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
I would like to point out that....
Your article states that...
In your letter you mentioned / expressed an interest in...
Linking words
2nd paragraph
In fact,...
Therefore,...
Although,...
Whereas
Indeed,... (freilich, tatsächlich, gewiss)
To summarise,...
In conclusion,...
Moreover,...
Request for action
3rd paragraph
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
Would thursday be convenient for you?
Please let me know if this date is convenient for you.
Wishes, desired outcome
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
I assure you would be delighted...
We are unfortunately unable...
Apologising
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...
