FORMAL LETTER I. USE FORMAL LANGUAGE

✉️ Formal Letter Mistakes (B2 Practice)

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🟢 Greeting

❌ Hi Sir,

✅ Dear Sir or Madam,

❌ Hello Mr Brown,

✅ Dear Mr Brown,

❌ Hey,

✅ Dear Sir or Madam,

🟡 Opening Sentences

❌ I’m writing about your course.

✅ I am writing regarding your course.

❌ I want to ask about prices.

✅ I am writing to inquire about prices.

❌ I want to complain.

✅ I am writing to complain about...

❌ I’m writing because I have a problem.

✅ I am writing regarding a problem I encountered.

🟠 Body

❌ Your service was very bad.

✅ I was dissatisfied with the service provided.

❌ The room was dirty and I was very angry.

✅ The room was not clean, which was unacceptable.

❌ And also the staff were rude.

✅ In addition, the staff were unhelpful.

❌ Fix this problem quickly.

✅ I would appreciate it if you could resolve this issue promptly.

❌ Send me the details.

✅ Could you please send me further details?

❌ I need a refund now.

✅ I would like to request a refund.

❌ Tell me what happened.

✅ I would like to know what occurred.

🔵 Closing Sentences

❌ Answer me soon.

✅ I look forward to your reply.

❌ Write back quickly.

✅ I would appreciate a prompt response.

❌ Thanks for your help.

✅ Thank you for your assistance.

❌ Let me know soon.

✅ I would be grateful if you could respond at your earliest convenience.

🟣 Signing Off

❌ Bye,

✅ Yours faithfully,

❌ See you,

✅ Yours sincerely,