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Formal Let

The document provides a guide for writing formal letters, including useful phrases for various purposes such as giving good or bad news, asking for information, and making complaints. It also includes appropriate ways to sign off the letter based on the salutation used. The content is structured to help writers communicate effectively in formal correspondence.

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Formal Let

The document provides a guide for writing formal letters, including useful phrases for various purposes such as giving good or bad news, asking for information, and making complaints. It also includes appropriate ways to sign off the letter based on the salutation used. The content is structured to help writers communicate effectively in formal correspondence.

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Useful Words and Phrases for Writing: FORMAL LETTERS

Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms (Surname),

Dear Sir/Madam, Giving good news

I am pleased to inform you that…


Reason for writing I am happy to advise you that…
I am writing with regard to…

I am writing to… Giving bad news


I am writing on behalf of… I regret to inform you that…
I am writing to express … I am sorry to advise you that…
…my discontent with…

…my concerns about… Giving reasons

This is due to the fact that…


Asking for information This is because of…
I would be grateful if you could tell me… This is as a result of…
I wonder if you could provide me with some This is owing to…
information about…

I would like to know more about…


Asking for action
I would particularly like to know…
I would appreciate it if you could…
Could you tell me something about…?
I would be grateful if you would…
I would be interested in hearing more
details about…
Ending

Complaining I look forward to hearing from you.

I am writing to complain about… If you require any further information,


please do not hesitate to contact me.
I expected … , but in actual fact, …
Please contact me if you have any further
I was not satisfied with… queries.
I found … very disappointing.

Signing off

Yours sincerely, (if the letter started with Dear Mr/Mrs/Ms + surname)

Yours faithfully, (if the letter started with Dear Sir/Madam)

First name + surname

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