I am writing to inform you about
I am writing to let you know that
Article: speak directly to your readers
Let’s just imagine some of the possibilities.
You can imagine that
I’m sure you’ll agree
Formal letter/email. : Ending the letter.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Report: initial information
To:
From:
Subject:
Date:
What’s the format for an email?
To——— subject—- greeting—— intro—- main body1- main body2- conclusion—— sign off
Report: useful phrases
In relation to
In contrast with
According to
Review: Conclusion
Opinion and why
Recommendation
Informal letter/ email : Endings
Give my love to.....
Say hello to......
See you soon! Write soon.
Once again thank you for your help.
Formal letter/ email———-Reason for writing.
I am writing to
I am writing in response to your letter
What’s the format for an essay/article?
Intro- main body1- main body2- main body3- conclusion
Formal letter/ email ———-Ending the letter
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully (If you don’t know them).
Yours sincerely (if you know them).
What is the format for a letter
Address- date- greeting- intro- main body 1- main body2 -conclusion- sign off- name
Report: how do present findings?
1.
2.
3.
Formal letter/email : Suggestions (reason for writing)
I am writing to suggest
I am writing to arrange
Review: Introduction
Title and author of the book
What’s the format for a review?
Into: basic facts- main body1 description and details- main body2 opinions- recommendation
Formal letter/email : Requesting information
I am writing to receive further information about
I am writing to enquire about
I would also like to know if...
I would like to thank you in advance for ...
Article : conclusion
To conclude
To sum up
So
Informal letter/email : Giving news or information
Listen did I tell you about.
You’ll never believe what.....
Formal letter/ email : Greetings
Dear Sir/Madam.
Dear Mr Brown.
Dear Mrs Jones.
Article : Giving examples and developing your arguments
Let’s start with
On top of that....
Article Opening: ( direct and less formal language)
Did you know....?
What would you do if...?
Informal letter/ email : Asking
Hi how are things?
How is it going?
How are you?
What have you been up to recently?
Have you heard from.......?
Report: conclusion or recommendation.
Having considered the options...
I would like to suggest/ recommend.
You may wish to consider.
Article: giving opinions
I think
In my opinion
In my view
Review: reactions
I was impressed by...
The book is terribly/ beautifully written.
What surprised me was ...
What i liked was..
What I didn’t like was....
Review: Body .......
Summarise the plot setting.
Say something about the main characters.
Say something about the content.
Informal letter / email : Referring to their letter
Great news about.....
Glad to hear that.....
Sorry to hear about..
Congratulations on the / your.
Good luck with the/ .
Don’t worry I’m sue you’ll do well.
Informal letter/email : Giving suggestions and advice
Why don’t you....?
Maybe you could.....?
How about.....?
It’d be a great idea to....
Informal letter/ e-mail opening
I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch.
I hope you and your family are well.
It was nice to hear from you recently.
It’s ages since I have heard from you.
Review: give some colourful adjectives.
Hilarious, first class, gorgeous happy , beautiful,scared
Formal letter/email : leaving your contact details
If you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me at the above address.
Review: useful expressions
The film is directed by
It stars....
The action takes place in
The story takes place in...
The story is about
The novel/ Film begins with....
Formal letter/email: Complaining
I am writing to complain about
I regret to inform you of my bad experience with...
You said.... but in fact what happened...
We were supposed to.... whereas
Report : Introduction
In this report i will be outlining...
The aim of this report
In order to prepare this report ...
Formal letter/email: Referring to their letter.
As you stated in your letter.....
I was interested to note that....
Essay: introduction.
Give a sentence or two about the topic in general ; a question which you will answer in your essay
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