Email etiquette: Master the art of the simple email

Writing an email in a secondary language can be daunting, but it does not have to be. Here are some simple instructions to follow when sending an email to a native English speaker.

Dear Sir, Hi there, To whom it may concern.
These are all appropriate for greeting the reader.

Thank you for your previous email
If you have received an email previously from the sender, politely thank them.

I would like to discuss... What is the update on... I am having an issue with the following...
Introduction: Begin your opening statement.

It is clear that... Can you send the following details... I have received the documents
Middle: Talk about the details

In conclusion, the following is confirmed... as we move forward...

Conclusion: Wrap up and conclude the ideas

Best wishes, Kind regards, Many thanks, Sincerely, NAME.

End: End the email off with an end off note, followed by your name.
May 4, 2020
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🎓 Masters student: Media and Film Theory (University of Cape Town) 👩🏼‍🏫 TESOL Certified 📚 IELTS preparation📍Cape Town, South Africa I have visited to over 20 countries and love to travel and learn about new cultures. I am a peoples person and I love to make conversation. Over the last 3 years I have taught and all ages English with over 1000 hours experience. The is University of Cape Town ranked as the best in Africa. I completed my Bachelor of Arts there. Currently, I am enrolled in the Masters course in the Centre for Film and Media. At university level I teach first and second year. My accent is neutral South African based on the British accent. Learning a new language can be fun and I try to create a lesson plan that works for you. I offer conversation based lessons, academic English, grammar practise or job interview practise. I have access to a wide variety of English material for us to work with. Let me help you pass the IELTS test! Give yourself the gift of English...
Flag
English
globe
South Africa
time
1.059
Speaks:
English
Native
,
Afrikaans
B1
,
Xhosa
A1
🎓 Masters student: Media and Film Theory (University of Cape Town) 👩🏼‍🏫 TESOL Certified 📚 IELTS preparation📍Cape Town, South Africa I have visited to over 20 countries and love to travel and learn about new cultures. I am a peoples person and I love to make conversation. Over the last 3 years I have taught and all ages English with over 1000 hours experience. The is University of Cape Town ranked as the best in Africa. I completed my Bachelor of Arts there. Currently, I am enrolled in the Masters course in the Centre for Film and Media. At university level I teach first and second year. My accent is neutral South African based on the British accent. Learning a new language can be fun and I try to create a lesson plan that works for you. I offer conversation based lessons, academic English, grammar practise or job interview practise. I have access to a wide variety of English material for us to work with. Let me help you pass the IELTS test! Give yourself the gift of English...
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