Some useful tips on writing Business Emails for Spanish students of English as a Second Language. These tips are derived from my long experience on writing and receiving business emails in English.
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Tips for writing Business Emails
1. Tips for writing Business
Emails
Useful tips to write Business Emails
for English as a Second Language students
2. 1. Keep it short
Get straight to the point* when giving and
requesting information. If you have to give
an explanation over an issue, try to use as
few sentences as possible.
*GLOSSARY
- To get straight to the point = To say immediately what one wants to
say
3. 2. Salutations
a) If you don’t know the person:
Dear [name]
b) If you are addressing a high-ranking
manager:
Dear Mr/Mrs [family name]
c) If you already know the person:
Hi / Hello [name]
4. 3. Ending
Best regards works perfectly in every
context;
if you want to make it a bit more formal or
made a request, you can include Thank you
in advance (for your help) before Best
regards.
5. 4. Useful phrases
Please find attached / Attached I’m sending
you
As per our telephone conversation
I will get back to you as soon as possible
Please keep me updated
6. 5. Don’t be afraid to repeat
yourself!
Business emails are not about being
creative, they are about being effective.
Make templates for emails you send
frequently.
7. 6. Use your please and thank
you’s
Keep in mind that English tends to be a bit
more formal than Spanish.