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    This document provides useful words and phrases for writing different text types in English: 1) Informal letters include greetings like "Dear John" or "Hi John", asking about someone's wellbeing, giving or referring to news, apologizing, inviting, requesting help, thanking, and signing off with best wishes. 2) Formal letters involve stating the reason for writing, asking questions politely, referring to previous correspondence, complaining, and closing by looking forward to a response while signing sincerely. 3) Job application letters explain the purpose, highlight relevant experience and qualifications with an attached CV, and close by expressing availability for an interview. 4) Reports introduce the purpose, summarize findings

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    This document provides useful words and phrases for writing different text types in English: 1) Informal letters include greetings like "Dear John" or "Hi John", asking about someone's wellbeing, giving or referring to news, apologizing, inviting, requesting help, thanking, and signing off with best wishes. 2) Formal letters involve stating the reason for writing, asking questions politely, referring to previous correspondence, complaining, and closing by looking forward to a response while signing sincerely. 3) Job application letters explain the purpose, highlight relevant experience and qualifications with an attached CV, and close by expressing availability for an interview. 4) Reports introduce the purpose, summarize findings

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    This document provides useful words and phrases for writing different text types in English: 1) Informal letters include greetings like "Dear John" or "Hi John", asking about someone's wellbeing, giving or referring to news, apologizing, inviting, requesting help, thanking, and signing off with best wishes. 2) Formal letters involve stating the reason for writing, asking questions politely, referring to previous correspondence, complaining, and closing by looking forward to a response while signing sincerely. 3) Job application letters explain the purpose, highlight relevant experience and qualifications with an attached CV, and close by expressing availability for an interview. 4) Reports introduce the purpose, summarize findings

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    Writing - useful words and phrases - FCE

    Candidates are expected to be able to write non-specialised text types such as an article, an essay, a letter, an
    email, a report or a review. Here you can find some useful words and phrases for each of these text types.

    Informal letter
    Dear (first name),
    Dear (first name), or Hi (first name) (for informal e-mails)

    Beginnings

    Thank you/Many thanks for your (recent/last) letter/postcard.


    It was good/nice to hear from you recently.
    Im sorry I havent written/been in touch for such a long time.
    Its ages since Ive heard from you. I hope youre/you and your family are well.

    Asking

    Hi! / How are the things? / How are you? / Hows it going?

    Referring to their news

    Great news about Glad to hear that Sorry to hear about

    Giving news

    Listen, did I tell you about ? Youll never believe what


    Oh, and another thing This is just to let you know that
    I thought you might be interested to hear about/know that
    By the way, have you heard about/did you know that

    Apologies

    Im writing to apologise for missing your party but Im afraid I was with flu.
    Im really sorry that I forgot to send you a birthday card but I was busy with my new job.
    If you let me know where you bought it/how much it cost Ill gladly pay for it/replace it.

    Please let me know how much the bill is and Ill gladly pay it.

    Invitations

    Im/Were having a party on Friday 19th and I/we hope youll be able to come.
    Would you like to come/go to see Room With a View with me at the weekend.
    I was wondering if youd like to go to the theatre/come on holiday with us?
    Could you let me/us know if you can come/youd like to join us?
    Thank you vary much for your invitation. Id love to come.
    Thank you for asking/inviting me to but Im afraid I wont be able to

    Requests
    Im writing to ask for your help/you (if you could do me) a favour.
    I wonder if/I was wondering if you could help me/do me a favour.
    I hope you dont mind me asking but could you (possibly) ?
    Id be very/really/terribly grateful if you could

    Thank you / Congratulations / Good Luck

    Im writing to thank you for your hospitality/the wonderful present.


    It was so kind of you to invite me to stay with you.
    I really appreciated all your help/advice.

    Congratulations on passing your exams/your excellent exam results!

    I wish you good luck/Good luck in/with your exams/your driving test/your interview.
    Dont worry, Im sure youll do well/pass.

    Making suggestions and recommend

    Why dont you ? Maybe you could ? How about ?


    You cant leave New York without doing sth
    Im sure you will enjoy doing sth If you like, we can
    Do visit (somewhere). Dont forget to (do sth) (Imperative -> Strong Recommendation)
    Im told that People say that (If you heard sth is good)

    Endings

    Give my love/regards to Say hello to Hope to hear from you soon.


    See you soon! Write soon. Once again, thank you for all your help.

    Signing off

    Love,
    Lots of love,
    All the best,
    Best wishes,

    +First name

    Remember that in informal letters we use:

    Informal vocabulary, including phrasal verbs

    go on instead of continue

    Simpler sentence structure

    Ill be late for the party. Its because of my French exam.

    Punctuation using exclamation marks (don't overuse it)

    If youd been at the wedding, youd have loved the food!

    Contractions
    I've just heard you've been to...

    Formal letter
    Dear Mr/Ms (surname) - Dear Sir/Madam - Dear Sir or Madam,

    Reason for writing

    I am writing to
    I am writing with regard to
    I am writing on behalf of

    Asking questions

    I would be grateful if
    I wonder if you could
    Could you ? Could you tell me something about ?
    I would particularly like to know
    I would be interested in having more details about

    Referring to their letter

    As you stated in your letter,


    Regarding Concerning With regard to

    Complaining

    I am writing to complain about


    You said but in fact what happened
    We were supposed to stay with British families whereas we actually stayed in a guest house.

    Closing

    If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
    I look forward to hearing from you.
    Please contact me if you have any further questions.

    Signing off

    Yours sincerely, (If you started with 'Dear + surname') or Yours faithfully, (If you started with 'Dear Sir/Madam')

    First name + surname

    Remember that in formal letters we use

    Formal vocabulary, usually not using phrasal verbs

    Tolerate instead of put up with

    More complex sentence structure


    Knowing what a good reputation the restaurant has, I was disappointed with the service.

    Punctuation using semi-colons

    The library offers no facilities for borrowing videos; this is because of the high cost involved.

    Letter of application
    Dear Mr/Ms (surname), Dear Sir/Madam/Sir or Madam,

    Reason for writing

    I am writing to apply for the post/position of as advertised in


    I am writing with reference/in response to your advertisement, which I saw
    I am writing in connection with your advertisement in the Daily Star on May 11th
    With reference to your advertisement

    Experience / Qualifications / CV

    I gained some experience while


    I am currently working as
    I have been working for for the last four years.
    I worked part-time for three years as
    At the moment I am employed by
    My qualifications include
    I have a diploma in
    I graduated from Barcelona University last year with a degree in
    Please find attached my CV
    As you can see from the attached CV

    Endings

    Please do not hesitate to contact me if/should you require further information.


    I look forward to hearing from you.
    I am available for interview at your convenience.
    I shall be available for interview any day apart from Wednesdays.

    Signing off

    (If Dear + surname) Yours sincerely,


    (If Dear Sir/Madam) Yours faithfully,

    First name + surname

    Report
    Introduction

    The aim/purpose of this report is to consider/suggest/...


    This report is intended to...
    I summarise below / Below is a summary of the most important relevant points as well as some
    recommendations.

    Reporting results

    Most people seem to feel that...


    Several people said/told me/suggested/thought that

    Making recommendations

    I would therefore recommend that we expand the library/installing a new coffee machine...
    It would seem that banning mobile phones is the best idea.
    Having considered the options,
    I would like to suggest/recommend
    I therefore suggest/recommend
    You may wish to consider

    Article
    Heading / Title

    Freezing! (dramatic)
    My Lone Walk to the North Pole (a summary)
    Whats the big idea? (a question)
    Youre already well equipped to prevent crime (surprising)

    Opening

    Did you know ?


    What would you do if ?

    General Structure

    Give your article a heading or headline which makes the subject clear and also catches the readers
    attention.
    Divide the article into paragraphs to help the reader follow the argument.
    Begin with an interesting introduction an example, perhaps, or a question.
    End with an overall comment or concluding.

    Essay
    Making points

    Many people feel that ...


    First and foremost, ...
    It is widely believed that ...
    It would be ideal if ...
    Another argument in favour is ...
    It is clear from the facts that ...
    The benefits of ... outweigh the disadvantages.
    On the whole, I think ...
    Contrasting points

    On the other hand ...


    Other people think ...
    An opposing argument is ...
    Giving opinions
    I personally feel that ...
    I find it hard to see why ...
    I certainly don't believe that ...
    It is difficult to believe that ...
    I object to the cloning of animals.

    Organising and linking your ideas

    First of all, Secondly, In addition,


    Moreover, Furthermore,
    So As a result, Therefore,
    However, On the one hand/On the other hand
    On the whole While it is true to say
    Finally, To summarise, In conclusion

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