Formal Letters

Reason for writing
I am writing with (regard /reference) to
I am writing (in connection with /in response to /regarding)
With reference to (your)

Thank you for your … enquiring about
Pleaseallow me to apologise for
I am delighted to inform you that
I regret to tell you that

Letters of complaint
I am writing to express (my concern about /my disappointment with /my disapproval of /myapologies for /my alarm at hearing)
I am extremely concerned at the thought that
I am writing to (enquire / complain) aboutI am writing to tell you how (disappointed /annoyed) I feel about
I was(amazed /distressed /horrified) to find that
I was extremely (alarmed /sorry /distressed) to hear about your plans to
I feel I really must object to
I dread to imagine what damage this will cause
Iwould like to (draw your attention to /point out) (certain inaccuracies)
I am sure you can imagine

Request for action
I would (appreciate/ be grateful) if
At the very least, I look forward to(receiving /seeing)
I (trust /very much hope) you will

Letters of recommendation
I am writing to you on behalf of
I have known 'X' for ... years
(She /He) has shown (herself /himself) to beextremely
'X' would seem to fit the requirements of this job perfectly.
I have no hesitation in recommending 'X' as a

Introducing points
I would like to begin by informing you/ First of all I wonderwhether you would mind /The first request I would like you to consider is/ In the first place /To begin with /Moreover /The first I would like to draw your attention to is
Furthermore/ I would alsolike to let you know that /I hope you might also let me know about
(I feel) I must also (dis)agree with

Ending a letter
I look forward to hearing from you soonWe hope that this has not causedyou any inconvenienceI hope that this information will help you
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