Formal Informal emails
Hi Ann,
How're you doing? This is just to let you know about the coming conference.
Dear Mrs. Brown,
I hope this email finds you well. I am writing with regard to an upcoming conference.
We are having a conference ...... the 28th of December.
We are having a conference on the 28th of December.
I'm lenient but my patience also has limits.
not strict
Please hold on. The operator will put you through in a minute.
connect
After a theoretical presentation, we did a hands-on activity.
practical
Please send me the latest sales figures ASAP.
Possible answer
I would appreciate it if you could send me the latest sales figures.
He was ....... assignment in a foreign country.
He was on assignment in a foreign country.
A new regulation has been intruduced but has not been implemented yet.
put into effect
Sorry, I'm late. I was held up by traffic.
delayed, detained
He was labeled as a traitor by his former colleagues.
to describe somebody/something in a particular way, especially unfairly
I need your help right now.
I require your assistance urgently.
The previous conference took place ..... October but the next one will be held ....... 20th of December.
The previous conference took place in October but the next one will be held on the 20th of December.
You should be prepared for the dog-eat-dog competition.
fierce, cruel
I will make up for the lost time by working extra hours.
compensate
He turned out to be a lot more sophisticated than I expected.
having a lot of experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture and other things that people think are socially important
Sorry, but I can't come to the meeting.
Please accept my apology for being unable to attend the meeting.
They provided us ...... free lunch.
I bought the car .... reasonable price.
They provided us with free lunch.
I bought the car at a reasonable price.
Public transport was not available since the bus drivers had gone on strike.
not go to work as a protest
Despite his best effort, he failed to improve the sales this month.
Although he tried hard,....
The economic crisis is attributed to the pandemic.
to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing
Tell me if you have any questions, no problem at all. Can't wait to meet you whenever you can..
All the best,
Alex.
If you have any further queries/inquiries, do not hesitate to ask me.
I look forward to meeting you at your earliest convenience.
Regards,
Alex Brown
The conference hall will be closed .... Christmas and will be resumed after the holiday season.
We are unable to deal ...... the number of inquiries at the moment.
The conference hall will be closed at Christmas and will be resumed after the holiday season.
We are unable to deal with the number of inquiries at the moment.
All production flaws must be eliminated.
Her success can be attributed to her forward-thinking approach.
rule out, remove
progressive
The Romans were the first ones to utilize concrete as a building material.
The Romans withdrew their army from Britain in the 4th century.
use something, especially for practical purposes.
removed
The unsurpassed quality of his company can be attributed to his dedication and effort.
The unrivaled quality of his company is the result of his commitment and hard work.