Greetings
Greeting People
Formal: Good Morning/Afternoon/Evening
Middle: Hello
Informal: Hi, Hey
Apologizing
Formal: My apologies
Middle: Sorry
Informal: My bad
Email Greetings
Dear Ms./Mr./Prof./Dr. Surname
Think of/Think about
Have you though about applying for graduate school?
Consider
Have you Considered applying to graduate school?
Instead of being apologetic...
Sorry I'm late
Sorry my English is bad
Sorry I'm nervous
Thank you for your patience
My English is a little shaky, so I may ask you to repeat now and then
I'm excited about this interview
Asking how someone is doing
Formal: How do you do?
Middle: How are you?
Informal: What's up?
Thanking Someone
Formal: I truly appreciate it, I'm so grateful for
Middle: Thank you.
Informal: Thanks, you shouldn't have, I owe you one
Friendly Opening
I hope everything is going well.
I hope you had a nice break, weekend, etc.
Make
I made a presentation for class.
Prepare
I prepared a presentation for class.
Instead of putting yourself first...
I really need the money
I hate my current job or boss
I love the goals of this company
I can apply my skills to this job
Responding to "How are you?"
Formal: Very well, thank you
Middle/Informal: Good
Responding to "Thank you"
Formal: It was my pleasure
Middle: You're welcome
Informal: No problem
Attachments
I have attached a file.
Change
I need to change my resume.
Adjust
I need to adjust my resume.
What are some questions you should ask when you are being interviewed?
What is your favorite thing about working here?
What opportunities are there to learn and grow?
What is the work culture like?
Closing a conversation
Formal: Have a nice day/morning/afternoon/evening
Middle: Goodbye
Informal: Bye, Bye see you/ya later!
Formal: Would you mind if I borrow that?
Middle: May I borrow that?
Informal: Can I borrow that?
Making a Request
Could you please let me know if...
I was wondering if...
Would it be possible to...
Problem
Many people have computer problems with online classes.
Challenge/difficulties
Many people have technical difficulties with online classes OR Many people have challenges with online classes.
Tell me about yourself...
Give an overview of your current and past jobs/work experience or education that is relevant to the job. Highlight events that show you are qualified for the role.
Example: Currently, I serve as the assistant to three of the company’s five executive team members, including the CEO. From my 12 years of experience as an executive assistant, I’ve developed the ability to anticipate roadblocks and create effective alternative plans. My greatest value to any executive is my ability to work independently, freeing up their time to focus on the needs of the business.
Thanking someone for talking with you
Formal: It was a pleasure to see/meet you
Middle/Informal: Great seeing you/ya
Phrasal Verbs
Formal: Omit, research arrange
Informal: leave out, look into, set up
Closing
Sincerely or Best Regards,
Your Name
Work together
We worked together on a project.
Collaborate
We collaborated on a project.
Closing Statement
Thanks for meeting with me. I'm looking forward to hearing from you, and please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions. (Shake hands)