Emails: Frequently used sentences in English
Writing an email in another language is different for everyone, with some people having a harder time than others. That is why we have listed a few sentences to help you when corresponding (via email) in English.
Thanking someone or letting them know you’re pleased to hear something
- Thank you for…
- Thanks for…
- Thank you in advance.
- I am happy to hear that…
- I was very pleased to hear from you.
- I am happy to hear that things are going well.
- I’m happy to hear that things are going well.
Asking how someone is doing
- How are you doing?
- How are things?
- I am doing well.
- How is … doing?
- I hope you are doing well.
Wishes/Congratulations
- Get well soon!
- I wish you a speedy recovery.
- Feel better soon!
- Good luck!
- Condolences!
- Happy Easter!
- Happy New Year!
- Happy birthday!
- Congratulations on your degree!
Invitation
- We would love for you to stop by for a visit.
- I would like to invite you to my birthday party.
- Thank you for the invitation!
- Unfortunately, I have to decline.
- I’m sorry that I won’t be able to make it to your….
Opening sentences
- Concerning your advertisement in…
- I would like to apply for the position of…
- I am taking the liberty to write you concerning…
- Thank you for your mail.
- I have received your mail concerning…
- The article concerns…
Closing sentences/Closings
- I look forward to receiving your favourable reply.
Best regards/Yours sincerely, - Thank you in advance for your reply.
- I hope to hear from you soon.
- Could you please write soon?
- That’s it for now!
- Don’t be a stranger!
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