GlobalEnglish-Emailing外文文献.pptVIP

Unit 4 - 4.1 Guidelines Formal vocabulary → I apologize for … (o) ; I’m sorry (x) Fewer phrasal verbs → If any problem arise … (o) ; → If any problem comes up (x) No contraction → I am writing to … (o) ; I’m writing to … (x) Passive tone → Your invoice will be sent next week. Formal style Unit 4 – 4.1 Guidelines You could start the email with Hi/Dear and end Best regards You may use “contractions” (e.g., don’t, I’m, can’t, etc) Active tone → I will send you the mail (o); The mail will be sent (x) Internet abbreviations (e.g., CU, me 2, 3q, etc) emotions (e.g., ^@^, :), :-( , :-