Writing

Question 1

Saying why you’re writing

Answer 1

I would like to apply for the position of … which I saw advertised … .

Question 2

Saying why you’re writing

Answer 2

One of my reasons for applying is …

Question 3

Talking about yourself

Answer 3

I am … years old and I … .

Question 4

Talking about yourself

Answer 4

At present I am … (working for/a student at) … .

Question 5

Talking about yourself

Answer 5

I am a good (swimmer).

Question 6

Talking about yourself

Answer 6

I regret I have had no experience of … (this kind of work).

Question 7

Talking about yourself

Answer 7

For the last (two) years I have been … (studying/working) … .

Question 8

Talking about yourself

Answer 8

When I was at … I … .

Question 9

Talking about yourself

Answer 9

I very much enjoy … (working with people/travelling).

Question 10

Talking about the job

Answer 10

I feel I would be suitable for the job … .

Question 11

Talking about the job

Answer 11

I think I would be a suitable candidate for … because … .

Question 12

Talking about the job

Answer 12

The job would give me the opportunity to … (get further work experience during the summer).

Question 13

Offers

Answer 13

I would be happy/free/able to (attend an interview/provide references).

Question 14

Offers

Answer 14

I am available to attend an interview at your convenience.

Question 15

Concluding

Answer 15

I hope you will consider my application.

Question 16

Concluding

Answer 16

I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.

Question 17

Salutation

Answer 17

Dear Sir/Madam

Question 18

Salutation

Answer 18

Dear Sir or Madam

Question 19

Salutation

Answer 19

Dear Mr/Ms + family name

Question 20

Salutation

Answer 20

Dear + given name

Question 21

Salutation

Answer 21

Hi + given name

Question 22

Opening line

Answer 22

Thank you for …

Question 23

Opening line

Answer 23

It was so nice to hear from you.

Question 24

Opening line

Answer 24

I am writing to you to/about/because …

Question 25

Opening line

Answer 25

How are you?

Question 26

Starting paragraphs

Answer 26

First of all, I have/had some questions about … .

Question 27

Starting paragraphs

Answer 27

In answer to your questions about …

Question 28

Starting paragraphs

Answer 28

There were also a few things I wondered about …

Question 29

Starting paragraphs

Answer 29

Now I’d like to answer what you asked me about …

Question 30

Starting paragraphs

Answer 30

You also asked me about …

Question 31

Indirect questions

Answer 31

Could you (possibly) tell me … ?

Question 32

Indirect questions

Answer 32

I also wanted some information about …

Question 33

Closing line

Answer 33

Thanks in advance.

Question 34

Closing line

Answer 34

Thanks again.

Question 35

Closing line

Answer 35

If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Question 36

Closing line

Answer 36

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Question 37

Closing line

Answer 37

If there’s anything else you want to know, drop me a line anytime.

Question 38

Closing salutation

Answer 38

Yours

Question 39

Closing salutation

Answer 39

Best regards

Question 40

Closing salutation

Answer 40

All the best

Question 41

Closing salutation

Answer 41

Love

Question 42

Closing salutation

Answer 42

See you