Mastering English Writing: Formal Letters, Reviews, Essays

Formal Letter

Dear Sir or Madam/Dear Julian/Dear Mr. or Mrs. X/To whom it may concern,

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Juan, and I am writing with regard to “EL TEMA.”

First of all, I would be grateful if you could…

Secondly, I would also like to. Would it be possible…?

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

In addition, I would be grateful if you could provide further details about...

It is worth mentioning that...

Thank you for your attention. I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully/Kind regards/Best regards/Yours Sincerely, Juan Infiesta.

Review

Title: [Name of the book/film…] – Worth it or not?

If you’re looking for [something related to the topic], then [name] might be just what you need. Recently, I had the chance to [experience it], and here’s what I think.

[Brief description of what you’re reviewing].

Strengths: One of the best aspects is...

Areas for Improvement: However, one downside is...

Overall, I would/wouldn’t recommend [name of thing being reviewed] because... If you’re a fan of [genre/type], then this is definitely/not for you!

Have you tried it? Let me know your thoughts! / Why not give it a try and see for yourself?

Informal Letter

Dear Harry/Hi Harry/Hi dear!

How are you? I hope you're doing well!/It’s been a while since we last spoke!

Great to hear from you! Sorry I didn’t write straight back, but I’ve been really busy.

Thanks for your email! It's great the summer is nearly here, isn't it?

First of all, the adventure holiday you mentioned sounds like a great idea! Do you know if they offer rock climbing and canoeing? I hope so!

I’d love to come for two weeks, but my sister's getting married during the first week, so I – obviously! – have to be here. I could come for the second week, though. You didn't say how much it costs. I can only afford £200, so I hope it's not more than that!

One more question for now – what’s the best way to get to Wales from London? Is there a train or a bus that goes near the place?

Well, I’d better go now as I’ve got an exam tomorrow.

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

All the best/Bye for now/Write soon!/See you soon!/Take care…

Juan

Essay

Nowadays, [topic] is a subject of great debate.

Firstly, it is important to consider that.../For instance, studies show that...

Secondly/Moreover, another important point is that.../Additionally, it can be argued that...

Finally…

Counterargument: On the other hand, some people believe that.../However, this argument does not consider...

To conclude, I firmly believe that.../In summary, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

Article

Title: [Catchy Title]

Have you ever wondered [rhetorical question related to the topic]? In today’s world, [brief introduction to the topic and why it matters]. One of the main reasons why [topic] is important is... [explanation + example].

1. Another key aspect to consider is... [explanation + real-life example].
2. Additionally, it has been shown that...
3. To sum up, [short recap of main points]. So why not [call to action]? You might be surprised by the results!

What do you think? Let us know in the comments! / So, next time you [related action], keep this in mind!

Report

Title: Report on [Topic]

The aim of this report is to examine [topic] and provide recommendations. The information is based on [survey results, personal experience, research].

1. Current Situation: [Describe the current state of the issue].
2. Problems Identified: [Highlight key problems or concerns].
3. Possible Improvements: [Mention any positive changes or trends].

Recommendations:

• It is recommended that [suggestion 1].
• Additionally, implementing [suggestion 2] would be beneficial.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, [summary of findings]. If these recommendations are followed, [potential positive outcome].