A: CORRESPONDENCE EXCHANGE
by separate mail =
by air mail =
to our address =
in block letters =
in handwriting =
to receive a letter =
a letter of 26 December = 26
to enclose (a booklet) = ()
to receive a reply from the letter dated =
to refer to (a letter) = ()
to fill in a form = ()
certified letter (registered letter) =
post paid envelope =
cable =
kind letter =
to be in communication with =
There are several questions I would like to ask. = .
We received a fairly encouraging response. = .
I hope to hear from you in response to my letter = .
Do not hesitate to contact me. = .
We look forward to your (early) reply. = () .
Your prompt reply will be appreciated. = .
Please, notify that a reply is required by without fail. = , ,
We would gratefully appreciate the answer. = .
I am pleased to send you a copy of =
As you know from our previous correspondence=
Our letter crossed yours. = .
B: GRATITUDE
a pleasant surprise =
Many thanks for =
I was pleased to =
I am much obliged to you for =
We are grateful for your co-operation. = .
Please, accept my sincere (/deep) appreciation for your help. = , () .
It is very kind of you to =
C: INFORMATION FLOW
to keep informed = to confirm that = , I am attaching some information about =
This is to inform you that = ,
I will be in touch as soon as =
We will certainly contact you if =
Add some data about =
Please, take a note of (our new address). = , ( ).
Pay special attention to (the fact that) = ( , )
In addition to my cable I would like you to inform us = ,
We refer to our telephone conversation of =
In reply to your telephone request =
Let me inform you = ,
The information will be handled in confidence. = .
We should be most happy to provide you with any further information you may require. = , .
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D: REQUEST
We would be very grateful if you would = ,
I shall (/would) be glad = ( )
Could you please =
We would be very much obliged =
I am writing to ask you for a favour. = , .
In accordance with law I request = concrete requests
Let me know if = ,
I am anxious to know =
We should like you to send us = ,
We request to pay = .
I wonder if you could help me. = .
Please, confirm the full address at which the package is to be sent. =
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E: PAYMENTS
outstanding invoice =
overdue account =
charge account, credit account = ,
credit standing =
letter of credit =
assets and liabilities =
foreign exchange =
course of exchange = ,
average price =
running expenses =
incidental expenses =
travelling expenses =
cheque in ones favour = -
to draw a check in my favour =
fall in exchange (price) = ()
free of charge, free of expense =
past due = ,
at half price =
below the cost =
at my expense =
COD, cash-on-delivery = ( )
to ask for a price of
to pay in advance = ()
to buy on easy terms =
to raise the price =
to reduce the price =
to cash a cheque = , ,
to meet a bill =
to convert pounds into dollars =
to draw money from a bank =
to have an account with a bank =
to charge to an account =
for our account =
at our cost plus postage =
to cover expenses =
to pay damages =
to cover the actual cost price of producing =
to bear a loss (expenses) = ()
as per account rendered =
to pay somebodys travel expenses to London = -
Travel expenses will be paid. = .
We would share with you the cost of paying for =
Send us a check to the value of at this address. = .
The payment is (/to be) in US dollars. = - ( )
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We agree to your payment of = .
Your offer of is acceptable. = .
We request to pay = .
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F: APOLOGIES
Unfortunately =
I am afraid that =
I must apologize that =
I must inform you with regret that = ,
To my great regret I must inform you that = ,
I am very sorry to have caused you so much trouble. = , .
We are sorry about any inconvenience that I may have caused you. = , , , .
I am sorry that I missed the opportunity of meeting you. = , .
G: WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS
(with) best wishes =
(with) best regards =
Our best wishes (best regards) to = ( ) to congratulate on = to wish good health =
My warmest greetings on to =
It gives me a great pleasure to congratulate you on =
With birthday greetings. = .
My warmest congratulations on your promotion. = .
Best wishes from all of us on your new appointment. = .
Best wishes of further success in your work and of personal happiness. =
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With Christmas greetings and all good wishes for the coming New Year. = .
H: SYMPATHY
May we express our great sympathy on the death of =
It was with great sorrow that we learned of the death of =
Please, also convey my sympathy to his family. = , .
