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A semi-formal letter

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  • How do we refer if we don't know if the woman is married or not ?
    Dear Ms + surname
  • Formal: say you are unhappy/ not satisfied
    I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with ...
  • Formal: say you are sorry
    I am writing to apologise...
  • In semi-formal email do we use direct or indirect questions to ask for information ?
    Indirect
  • In which part of the email do you ask for a reply ?
    Closing
  • "What are the dates and times of the next course ?" Make this question a formal one.
    Could I ask about the dates and times of the next course ?
  • Formal: you are going to say something
    I am writing to inform...
  • "Write back soon." Change this sentence into a more polite and formal style.
    I look forward to receiving your reply soon. I hope to hear from you soon.
  • Yours faithfully or sincerely?
    'Yours sincerely' is when you know the name and title of the person .'Yours faithfully' is if you don't know the person's name.
  • When do you close your email with " Yours faithfully " ?
    If you start your email with Dear Sir or Madam
  • How do we refer to an unmarried woman ?
    Dear Miss + surname
  • Formal: say you want to know about something
    I am writing with regard to...
  • Where do we write about the purpose of our email - opening, body or closing ?
    Opening
  • How do we refer to a married woman ?
    Dear Mrs + surname
  • Formal: ask for information
    I am writing to request...
  • How do we start the email if we don't know the name of the person you are writing to
    Dear Sir or Dear Madam