FORMAL LETTERS / INTRODUCTIONS

Dear Sir,

I have just received your letter of the 15th November and I am writing to…..

• explain…..
• protest against…..
• complain about…..
• suggest that…….
• answer your questions……
• supply the information……
• inform you that……
• express my……

I am writing in answer….

• to your letter of the (date)…..
• to your advertisement in Tuesday’s Athens News.

I am interested in applying for the post advertised in…..

• in purchasing
• in renting
• in placing an order for
• in studying for a degree at an English university.

ENDINGS

I would be grateful if you could let me have the following information…..

• your advice on…..
• details of……

I would be much obliged if you could send me….

• a prospectus for….
• samples of quote prices for so many…..
• pairs….
• pounds…..
• tons…
• packets….
• bottles……
• I hope you will give my application your earnest consideration.
• I would appreciate an early reply.
• As this is a matter of some urgency I would be pleased if you could reply at your earliest convenience.
• I am looking forward with interest to your reply.
• Should there be any further information that you require I shall be happy to provide it/do not hesitate to write.
• I hope that the above information will prove satisfactory.
• I hope that the above information will prove helpful.
• As my present employers do not know of my intention to leave, I would like to request you to keep the contents of this letter confidential.