Essential English Phrases for Professional Writing

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CV & Job Application Phrases

CV Greetings

Dear Sir/Madam

Reason for Writing

I am writing in response to the job advertisement which I saw in [source].
I am writing with regard to the job offer which I saw in [source].

Describing Character & Skills

I am generally considered hardworking. For example, I...
I am generally considered outgoing.
I consider myself a good team member.
I consider myself a sociable person.
I would say I was an industrious person.
In my present post, I have often needed to show initiative.

Presenting Qualifications

I obtained a degree in [subject] from [University Name] achieving a [grade] grade.
I have [number] A levels in [subject 1], [subject 2], [subject 3], and [subject 4].
I also have a [qualification type] qualification.
I hold a full driving licence.

Language Ability

I am a native [language] speaker and also fluent in [language].
I have an Intermediate level in [language].
I have an Advanced level in [language].

Describing Work Experience

I have experience of this type of work because [reason].
My job at [Company Name] has given me experience of this type of work.
Although I have no direct experience, I have [relevant skills/experience].

Offering Further Information

Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me.
I will gladly supply any further information.

Interview Availability

I am available for interview at your convenience.

Ending Your Letter

I look forward to receiving your reply.
I look forward to your reply.
Yours sincerely (if addressed to a named person).
Yours faithfully (if addressed to an unnamed person).

Article & Essay Writing Phrases

Rhetorical Phrases

Have you ever [question]?
What do you think about [topic]?
Are you one of those people who thinks that [idea]?
Are you one of those people who [action]?
What would life be like if [scenario]?
Will the future bring us [outcome]?

Introducing Your First Point

Firstly, ...
In the first place, ...
First of all, ...
The first thing to consider is...
One thing to consider is...
To begin with, ...

Introducing Additional Points

Secondly, ...
Another consideration is...
Yet another consideration is...
Another thing to consider is...
Added to that, ...
Apart from that, ...
In addition to this, ...

Introducing Final Points

In conclusion, ...
To conclude, ...
To sum up, ...
So, ...

Introducing Your Opinion

I think...
In my opinion, ...
Personally, I believe that...
In my view, ...
If you ask me, ...
To my mind, ...
My personal opinion is...

Complaint Letter Phrases

Reason for Writing

I am writing in order to complain about [issue].
I am writing to complain about [issue].

Introducing the Complaint

Firstly, ...
In the first place, ...
First of all, ...
My first complaint is...
The first problem is...
The first thing I would like to draw your attention to is...
My first concern is...

Introducing Further Complaints

Secondly, ...
In the second place, ...
Not only [issue] but also [issue].
In addition, ...
In addition to this, ...
Added to this, ...
[Issue] was also unacceptable.

Demanding Action

I suggest that you replace the item.
I therefore suggest that I be given a full refund.
I would be grateful if my money was refunded.
I would be grateful if you could give me a full refund.

Ending the Letter

I look forward to hearing from you.
I look forward to receiving a full refund.
I look forward to receiving a replacement.
I look forward to receiving your explanation.

Word Transformation & Vocabulary

Improve: improvement
Prove: proof
Analyse: analysis
Likely: unlikely
Science: scientist
Doubt: doubtful
True: truly
Employ: employee / unemployment
Inhabitant: inhabitants
Grow: growth
Lose: loss
Able: unable
Ordinary: extraordinary
Hope: hopeful
Friend: friendship
Hot: heat
Poison: poisonous
Impress: impressive
Fly: flight
Increase: increasingly
Noise: noisy

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