WRITING A COVERING LETTER
- I am writing in reply to your advertisement.
- I would like to apply for the position of...
- I am interested in gaining experience in...
- I enclose/attach my CV as requested.
- I am available for an interview at your convenience.
- Please, do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information.
- I look forward to hearing from you.
- Thank you for your time and consideration.
- EXPRESSING AN OPINION
- It could be argued that...
- It is fair to say that...
- It is generally recognized that...
- It is reasonable to say that ...
- It seems to me that...
- Many people feel that ...
- Most people would agree that ...
- There is no doubt that...
- As I see it...
- In my opinion...
- From my point of view...
- DESCRIBING A FILM/TV SHOW/SERIES
- It is based on...
- The show/film is named after...
- It follows the lives of...
- It tells the story of ...
- It stars...
- The role of ... is played by...
- What I liked most/least about it was...
- Critics praise it for ...
- INFORMAL EMAILS, POSTCARDS OR LETTERS
- How are you doing?
- Thanks for your email/letter.
- Sorry I haven't written for ages/so long.
- It was great to hear from you.
- This is just a quick note to say...
- Speak to you later.
- Bye for now. Speak soon.
- All the best and love to your family.
- Say hi to everyone from me.
- Love from everybody here.
- Keep in touch.
- NARRATIVE LANGUAGE
- At first...
- At the beginning ...
- Initially ...
- After a while ...
- Later on ...
- Afterwards ...
- Subsequently ...
- In the end ...
- Finally ...
- INVITATIONS
FORMAL
- It gives us great pleasure to invite you to ...
- We would be delighted/pleased if you could join us.
- Mr and Mrs X request the pleasure of your company at...
INFORMAL
- Do you fancy/do you feel like coming round to my place?
- What about/how about going out tonight?
- We were wondering if you'd like to come with us.
