how to write a letter

CÉLPONT ALAPÍTVÁNY www.angolnyelvtanitas.hu HOW TO WRITE A LETTER PRIVATE / INFORMAL LETTERS Dear John, The first lines:     Thank you so much for answering my letter so quickly. It was nice to hear from you. I must apologize for not writing so long but I have been busy with studying/work lately. I’m very pleased/sorry/happy/delighted to hear that.... I have just received your letter about…. Purpose: I’m writing to you to             tell you about…. / tell you that… ask about… ask for your advice on… advise you to do sg./ on sg. give my opinion on… thank you for … apologise for (not)… invite you to… wish you the best luck with… congratulate you on…. confirm your invitation to… express my deepest sympathy for.. REMEMBER: AFTER ALL PREPOSITIONS EXCEPT FOR TO  -ING!!!! Closing: That seems to be all my news for the moment. Write soon and let me know about what’s going on around you these days. Gondjaid vannak a hallás utáni szövegértéssel? Fejlődj Auditív Adatbázisunkkal – bárhol is laksz. Ingyenes mintaszövegek: www.angolnyelvtanitas.hu/auditiv.php CÉLPONT ALAPÍTVÁNY www.angolnyelvtanitas.hu My very best to you and your family. My sister sends her regards as well. (I am ) Looking forward to hearing from you soon. / I look forward to your earliest reply. Best regards, All the best, Love, (very personal, only with good friends) Your Name REMEMBER NOT TO USE YOUR REAL NAME IN THE EXAM!!! OFFICIAL / FORMAL LETTERS Dear Sir or Madam, Dear Customer Service, Dear Mr./Ms. Johnson, Dear Personnel Manager, First lines: Thank you for your letter of November 10th . We have received your letter in which you….. Referring to your letter of April 3rd , we are writing you to….. Purpose: Please kindly inform me about         the possibilities for/of… the full details of… how to… to make a complaint about… in reply to your advertisement in the November 10th issue of ’Kiskegyed’. in reply to your inquiry of November 10th. in reply to your letter of November 10th. to apply for the position of… Gondjaid vannak a hallás utáni szövegértéssel? Fejlődj Auditív Adatbázisunkkal – bárhol is laksz. Ingyenes mintaszövegek: www.angolnyelvtanitas.hu/auditiv.php I’m writing to you CÉLPONT ALAPÍTVÁNY   in connection with…. regarding/concerning… www.angolnyelvtanitas.hu REMEMBER: AFTER ALL PREPOSITIONS (EXCEPT TO)  -ING!!!! Requests: Could you possibly extend the deadline of …? I would be grateful if you could send me… OR if you sent me (BEWARE! 2nd conditional so you must use past tense!) Please kindly confirm delivery of… Closing: Should you need /If you need any more information please do not hesitate to contact us. I hope you will be able to help me in this matter and it won’t be too much trouble for you. (very polite!) I sincerely hope we can resolve this matter to our satisfaction. (if you write about a problem) Thank you in advance for your    earliest reply. kind help. kind consideration. I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Name Position Gondjaid vannak a hallás utáni szövegértéssel? Fejlődj Auditív Adatbázisunkkal – bárhol is laksz. Ingyenes mintaszövegek: www.angolnyelvtanitas.hu/auditiv.php CÉLPONT ALAPÍTVÁNY www.angolnyelvtanitas.hu LAYOUT [Your Name] [Company name] Street address City, state, zip code [Country] [Your phone number] Date (February 3, 2006) Re: (purpose of the letter) Recipient’s name, Title [Company] City, state, zip code [Country] Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. (recipient’s name), I am writing to let you know… Sincerely, Your name [Your title] Gondjaid vannak a hallás utáni szövegértéssel? Fejlődj Auditív Adatbázisunkkal – bárhol is laksz. Ingyenes mintaszövegek: www.angolnyelvtanitas.hu/auditiv.php