How to Write Formal e-Mails in English
Opening phrases In relation to the e-mail I received, I am writing in connection with I am writing with regard to Sorry for the late reply, I have been out sick since Monday With reference to…, I would like to inform you that… Providing information I am writing to inform you that I am writing to let you know that According to the information available to me, I regret to inform you that… – this is how you provide bad news such as refusals via an e-mail. I am pleased to inform you that… – and this is how you give good news! Asking for information/favors I would really appreciate if you could provide me with some information on… I would be grateful if you could… – and this is how you can initiate a request asking the other person to do something for you. I was wondering if you could…? – this is an alternative way of asking the same thing. I understand you must be extremely busy at this ti...