Letter Writing: Useful Phrases
Phrases for Personal and Social Correspondence
Openings:
The standard opening for personal correspondence is Dear but variations
include:
My dear …
My dearest …
Darling …
Useful phrases:
| Thank you for your letter [inviting, offering, confirming] |
I am delighted to announce that
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| I am very grateful to you for [letting me know, offering,
writing] |
I was delighted to hear that |
| It was so kind of you to [write, invite, send] |
I am sorry to inform you that |
| Many thanks for [sending, inviting, enclosing] |
I was so sorry to hear that |
| I am writing to tell you that |
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Closures: For acquaintances and formal situations
Best wishes
With best wishes
Kindest regards
Closures: Affectionate variations for close friends and family
| All my love
|
See you soon |
| All the best |
Once again many thanks |
| Love |
I look forward to seeing you soon |
| Lots of love |
With love and best wishes |
| Much love |
With love to you all
|
| With love |
Do give my kindest regards to … |
| Love from us both |
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