Formal
Expressions for Letter Writing (Page 1 2
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Aims: to give you a list of useful expressions used in formal letter
writing.
Match the following functions (1-3) with the appropriate group of expressions
(a-c):
A Beginning a letter:
1 When offering information
2 When replying to someone
3
When asking for information
a
I am
writing to enquire about ...
We are writing in connection with ...
I am interested in ... and would like to know ...
Could you please send me details of ... |
b
Further
to your letter of (date) concerning ...
I am writing in connection with your letter of (date) concerning ...
Thank you for your letter of (date) enquiring about ...
With reference to your letter of (date) concerning ... |
c
We
are writing to inform you that ...
We are writing to notify you of ... |
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