5. Model letters

Click the headings below to find suitable phrases

One strategy to improve your writing is to prepare model letters which you can use many times for key scenarios. Minimax gives some examples below.
Simply adapt them to your needs!

Organising a meeting

I am writing to organise our next MCP meeting to reassess our current marketing strategy for the E258.

-- Our statement of the reason for writing

I am free to travel to Germany between 13 and 15 June.

-- Date proposed

Please let me know as soon as possible if these dates are convenient.

-- Confirmation request

Agreeing to a meeting

Thank you for the reminder about the MCP meeting.
-- Friendly, informal reference
I think it would be best if you flew in on Monday 13 June and we hold the meeting on Tuesday. If we begin at 9.00, I'm sure we'll be finished by 3.30.
-- Clear proposal
Please confirm your arrival details so that I can arrange for someone to pick you up at the airport. I will book a room for you at the Sheraton, as usual.
-- Polite request and offer to help

Confirming travel details

Regarding our MCP meeting in June, I am writing with my travel details.
-- Clear reference and reason for writing
I arrive in Frankfurt at 09.30 on Monday 13 June. I shall take a taxi and plan to be at your office by 10.15-
-- Concise information
If there are any problems, you can reach me on 00441904-769009.
-- Contact details
I look forward to seeing you.
-- Positive close

Requesting information

I am writing to request a copy of the instructor's manual for the E10 and S12.
-- Clear request
Please could you also send me a copy of your new brochure and price list?
-- Good style. Uses could you to avoid repeating request

Sending information

With reference to your enquiry of 15 July, I am enclosing two copies each of the E10 and S12 instructor's manuals. You will also find enclosed our latest brochure and price list.
-- Clear reference
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you need further information.
-- Polite, formal offer of help

Raising a problem

To: IS Department
I am having problems accessing the Intranet from my desktop. When I enter my password, the screen freezes and will not re-boot.

-- Definition of the problem
Please could you solve this problem as soon as possible?
-- Polite requrest for immediate help

Problem solving

To: Joe User
The Intranet access problem was caused by a password corruption error.

-- Clear explanation of the problem
Please enter CLEAR as a password next time you access the Intranet.
Then, key in your new password - SMART.
-- Clear solution to the problem
If you have any further problems, please contact me immediately.
-- Polite, informal offer of help