A list of useful introductory phrases

A list of useful introductory phrases

General I am writing regarding / on account of / on the subject of … (formal / semi-formal) I thought I’d drop you a line to say… (informal) I am writing in connection with… (formal / semi-formal) Referring to previous communication Thank you for your...
Video: Introductory phrases

Video: Introductory phrases

Narration: The instructions in the question tell you that you do NOT need to write any addresses at the beginning of your letter. They will also tell you how to begin. For example, you might be told to write this. In other cases, you are not given a name or title, and...
Expanding your answer

Expanding your answer

At the end of the previous video, we looked at expanding your answers to make sure you meet the 150 word limit. Now practise your skills by taking a quick test. Click the link below to get started!
Video: Introductory phrases

Video: Planning your letter

Narration: Once you have decided what type of question you have to answer and what skills you will need to use, you should then think about the type of person you have to write to and therefore the register you will have to use. Next, you need to think about an...
Expanding your answer

Which range of skills?

Now you’ve seen the video on the previous page, take a quick test to see if you can identify which skills you would need to use for various Task 1 questions. Click the link below to get started!