USEFUL LANGUAGE FOR WRITING FORMAL LETTERS

Type
of Greetings
letter
ASKING FOR INFORMATION
GIVING
INFORMATION
LETTER OF APPLICATION
LETTER OF COMPLAINT
Dear Sir or
Madam.
Dear Sirs,
To whom it may
concern,
Dear Sir or
Madam,
Dear Sirs,
To whom it may
concern,
Dear Mr/Mrs/
Miss / Ms / Dr
Brown,
Dear Sir or
Madani,
Dear Sirs,
To whom it may
concern,
Dear Mr/Mrs/
Miss/Ms / Dr
Brown,
Dear Mr / Mrs/
Miss/Ms/Dr I was interested in your
Brown,
advertisement in...
Dear Sir or
Madam,
Dear Sirs,
To whom it may
concern,
Opening phrases
Dear Mr/Mrs /
Miss/Ms/Dr
Brown,
I am writing to you in
connection with.
I am writing with regard to /
in regard to /with
reference to
I am writing to ask if you
could inform me about...
I would appreciate some
further information about...
Referring to your
advertisement published in....
I am writing to give you
information about...
I am writing in reply to your
letter concerning /dated...
In reply to your letter
concerning...
With reference to your letter
of...
I am writing with regard to /
in connection with your
advertisement in...
Middle paragraphs
To begin with, I would like
to know
In addition, I would be
grateful if you could
inform me
I am writing to apply for the
position of (job) advertised
Furthermore, I would be
grateful if you could also
inform me about...
Finally, I would be
interested in knowing...
in (where) on (date)
I am interested in applying for
the job of...
As for...
Concerning...
Regarding...
As far as... is/are
concerned...
I have studied / been
working for...
I am presently
working for...
I am familiar with/
experienced in /
fluent in...
As you can see from my
curriculum vitae, ...
I am writing to complain about
/ make a complaint about...
It was completely different
from ...
I am writing to you regarding/
in connection with... I feel it
is absolutely unacceptable...
/I am dissatisfied with ...
Closing phrases
I would be grateful if you
would/could reply as soon
as possible.
Thanking you for your time
and assistance.
I would like to thank you
in advance.
I look forward to your reply
at your earliest
convenience.
I regret that I am obliged to
complain about...
Unfortunately, it was nothing
like what I expected.
I look forward to hearing
from you.
I believe I am suitable for
the position of ...
I consider myself
well-qualified for the
position of ...
I would be happy to supply
you with any further
information.
I hope this information will be Yours faithfully,
of some help to you...
(jei kreipinys
Dear Sir/Madam,)
If you need further
information, do not hesitate
to contact me.
The problem is...
I must mention/ point out.
To make matters worse...
As if that was not bad
enough...
Endings
Yours faithfully.
(jei kreipinys
Dear Sir/Madam,)
I was shocked / surprised..
To my amazement/
Yours sincerely,
(jei kreipinys
Dear Mr / Mrs/
Miss/Ms/Dr
Brown.)
surprise...
Your advertisement/
brochure was misleading.
In your advertisement/
brochure you state
otherwise.
You failed to mention that
You led me to believe that ...
I look forward to hearing
from you/I look forward to
your favourable reply. I
hope my application will be
taken into consideration.
If you feel that my
qualifications meet your
requirements, note that I am
available for an interview at
your convenience.
I enclose / have attached a
copy of my curriculum vitae
outlining my qualifications
and experience.
Yours sincerely,
(jei kreipinys
Dear Mr / Mrs/
Miss/Ms/Dr
Brown.)
Yours faithfully,
(jei kreipinys
Dear Sir/Madam.)
Yours sincerely.
(jei kreipinys
Dear Mr / Mrs /
Miss/Ms / Dr
Brown.)
I believe I am entitled to a
partial/full refund/
immediate action/a
replacement.
I would be grateful if you
would deal with this matter
as soon as possible.
I feel sure / am confident
that this matter will receive
your prompt attention.
I am afraid that if this matter
is not dealt with
immediately, I will ...
I hope to hear from you as
soon as possible.
I look forward to hearing
from you. Thanking you in
advance.
Yours faithfully.
(jei kreipinys
Dear Sir/Madam.)
Yours sincerely,
(jei kreipinys
Dear Mr / Mrs/
Miss / Ms / Dr
Brown.)