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Emails and messages – English vocabulary

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26 English words with meanings: best wishes best, check your email, Dear Sir/Madam, I am pleased to inform you, I am writing in response to… Study them with…

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  1. best wishes best /bɛst 'wɪʃɪz/ (phrase) — a friendly phrase used at the end of a letter or message
    Example: Best wishes, Anna.
    Synonyms: kind regards, best regards, warm wishes
  2. check your email /tʃek jʊr 'i:meɪl/ (phrase) — to look at the messages in your email account
    Example: I check my email every morning.
    Synonyms: look at your email, read your email
  3. Dear Sir/Madam /dɪr 'sɜ:r 'mædəm/ (phrase) — a formal greeting at the start of a letter to an unknown person
    Example: Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to apply for the job.
    Synonyms: Dear Sir or Madam, To whom it may concern, Dear Hiring Manager
  4. I am pleased to inform you /aɪ æm pli:zd tə ɪn'fɔ:rm ju:/ (phrase) — a polite way to say something good or positive
    Example: I am pleased to inform you that your application was accepted.
    Synonyms: I am happy to tell you, I am glad to inform you, I am delighted to say
  5. I am writing in response to /aɪ æm 'raɪtɪŋ ɪn rɪ'spɑ:ns tə/ (phrase) — a formal way to say you are replying to a letter or message
    Example: I am writing in response to your email.
    Synonyms: in reply to, in answer to, responding to
  6. I am writing to /aɪ æm 'raɪtɪŋ tu:/ (phrase) — a formal way to say why you are writing a letter or message
    Example: I am writing to ask about the schedule.
    Synonyms: I am contacting you to, I am writing regarding, I am writing in order to
  7. I look forward to hearing from you /aɪ lʊk 'fɔ:rwərd tə 'hɪrɪŋ frəm ju:/ (phrase) — a polite way to say you want a reply later
    Example: I look forward to hearing from you soon.
    Synonyms: I await your reply, I hope to hear from you, I would appreciate your reply
  8. I regret to inform you /aɪ rɪ'ɡrɛt tə ɪn'fɔ:rm ju:/ (phrase) — a polite way to say something bad or disappointing
    Example: I regret to inform you that your application was not successful.
    Synonyms: I'm sorry to say, unfortunately, I must tell you
  9. in response to /ɪn rɪ'spɑ:ns tu:/ (phrase) — as a reply to something
    Example: In response to your email, we have updated the schedule.
    Synonyms: as a reply to, in answer to, in reaction to
  10. Kind regards /kaɪnd rɪ'ɡɑ:rdz/ (phrase) — a polite closing used at the end of a letter
    Example: Kind regards, Sarah
    Synonyms: best wishes, sincerely, warm regards
  11. let you know let /lɛt ju: noʊ/ (phrase) — to tell someone something later, when you know it
    Example: I'll let you know tomorrow.
    Synonyms: tell you, inform you, update you
  12. Love (greeting) /lʌv/ (noun) — a warm greeting used at the end of a letter
    Example: Love, Sarah
    Synonyms: best wishes, warm regards, lots of love
  13. Please accept our apologies for /pli:z ək'sɛpt aʊər ə'pɑ:lədʒiz fɔ:r/ (phrase) — a polite way to say sorry for a mistake or problem
    Example: Please accept our apologies for the delay.
    Synonyms: we are sorry for, our apologies, please forgive us for
  14. podcast /'pɑ:dkæst/ (noun) — a recorded audio show you can listen to online
    Example: I listen to a podcast on my commute.
    Synonyms: audio show, online show, broadcast
  15. reply n, v /rɪ'plaɪ/ (noun) — An answer to a message or question.
    Example: I got a quick reply.
    Synonyms: response, answer, rejoinder
  16. say + that /seɪ/ (verb) — to speak and then report a fact or idea
    Example: He said that he was tired.
    Synonyms: state, tell, mention
  17. say [give information in writing] /seɪ/ (verb) — to show written information, as a sign or text does
    Example: Please say your name on the form.
    Synonyms: write, state, note
  18. send my regards/love to send /sɛnd maɪ rɪ'ɡɑ:rdz tu:/ (phrase) — to ask someone to give your good wishes or love to another person
    Example: Send my regards to your family.
    Synonyms: give my love to, say hello to, send greetings to
  19. sorry to disturb you /'sɑ:ri tə dɪ'stɜ:rb ju:/ (phrase) — a polite phrase used before speaking to someone busy
    Example: Sorry to disturb you, but may I ask a question?
    Synonyms: excuse me, sorry to bother you, pardon me
  20. sorry to keep you waiting /'sɑri tə ki:p ju: 'weɪtɪŋ/ (phrase) — a polite way to apologize when someone has had to wait
    Example: Sorry to keep you waiting.
    Synonyms: sorry I'm late, apologies for the wait, sorry for the delay
  21. speaking [on the phone] /'spi:kɪŋ/ (phrase) — used to say you are the person who answered the phone
    Example: Hello, speaking.
    Synonyms: this is me, yes, speaking
  22. station [broadcasting] /'steɪʃən/ (noun) — a place or company that sends out radio or TV programs
    Example: The station broadcasts music all day.
    Synonyms: broadcaster, network, channel
  23. tell + obj + that tel /tɛl/ (verb) — to speak to someone and give them information
    Example: She told me that the train was late.
    Synonyms: inform, notify, let know
  24. type v /taɪp/ (verb) — To write words on a keyboard or machine.
    Example: Please type your name here.
    Synonyms: key in, enter
  25. you know /ju: noʊ/ (phrase) — used to show the listener already knows the point
    Example: It's too late, you know.
    Synonyms: you see, as you know
  26. Yours faithfully/sincerely (phrase) — a formal way to end a letter
    Example: Yours sincerely, John Smith.
    Synonyms: kind regards, best regards

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