Writing a Formal Email in English

Flashcards for reviewing the key concepts of writing a formal email in English, covering greetings, subject lines, clarity, and closings.

Give 3 appropriate greetings to start a formal email.

Dear Firstname Last name,
Dear Mr./Ms. Last name,

Give two examples of thanking the recipient in a formal email.

“Thank you for your answer” or
“Thank you for contacting ABC Company”.

What is the formal equivalent to 'Can you…?'

I was wondering if you could…

For the paragraphs ?

Firstly,
Secondly,
Finally

If the person replies to your email ?

“Thank you for your answer”
“Thank you for your prompt reply”
“Thank you for getting back to me”

What should you do one last time before the closing?

Thank your reader.

Give 3 appropriate closing phrases for a formal email.

Yours sincerely,
Yours faithfully,
Best regards,
or Kind regards.

When you know the name of the recipient

Dear Firstname/ Last name,

Yours sincerely,

in case of “Dear (Mr/Ms) Lastname” and when you don’t know their name?

Yours faithfully,

in case of “Dear Sir or Madam” ?

“Best regards,”
“Kind regards,”
“Sincerely” (Formal, Most common)

En outre/De plus/ Par ailleurs ?

Furthermore

bien géré ?

well managed

En fin de compte ?

Ultimately

Rentable ?

Profitable

very important ?

essential

essential ?

crucial

Thirdly ?

Additionally

Then ?

However, Nevertheless

Finally ?

Lastly, In conclusion

And ?

Surprisingly/ Naturally

Although ?

Even though, Despite the fact that

On the one hand / on the other hand

used in formal writing to introduce contrasting perspectives or arguments, providing a balanced view in communication.