Informal Email Phrases

GREETINGS

  • Hi Dennis,
  • Hello Claire,
  • Dear Mum,

 

REASON FOR WRITING / REPLYING

  • Just a quick note to invite you to…/ to tell you that…
  • This is to invite you to join us for...
  • Thanks for your e-mail, it was wonderful/great to hear from you.
  • I wanted to let you know that / tell you about / ask you if…

MAKING A REQUEST / ASKING FOR INFORMATION

  • I was wondering if you could come and see me sometime next week.
  • Would you mind coming early to help me clear up the place?
  • Do you think you could call Jerry for me?
  • Can you call me/ get back to me asap? (as soon as possible)

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OFFERING HELP / GIVING INFORMATION

  • I’m sorry, but I can’t make it tomorrow. (= I can’t come tomorrow.)
  • I’m happy to tell you that John and I are getting married next month.
  • Would you like me to come early and help you clear up the place?
  • How about I come and help you out?
  • Do you need a hand with moving the furniture?
  • How can I help?
  • If you need me, I am here.

COMPLAINING

  • I’m sorry to say that you’re late with the payments.
  • I hope you won’t mind me saying that the place you’d recommended to us wasn’t as nice as we’d expected.

 

APOLOGIZING

  • I’m sorry for the trouble I caused.
  • I apologize for the delay.
  • I promise it won’t happen again
  • I’m sorry, but I can’t make it to the meeting.

Other Ways to Say ‘Sorry’

ATTACHING FILES

  • I’m attaching/sending you the holiday photos.
  • Sorry, but I can’t open it. Can you send it again in … format?

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ENDING

  • Hope to hear from you soon.
  • I’m looking forward to seeing you.
  • Let me know how you are.
  • Love,
  • All my love,
  • Love you.