Cambridge exams KET-PET Useful Phrases for short notes or informal letters

Cambridge exams

Useful Phrases for short notes or  informal letters

I was very happy to receive your letter/e-mail,message…..

I would like to meet/have lunch/go out/ study……

We could meet/go/ask……

I’m looking forward  to seeing you

Let’s meet at……..

I’m really happy that you’re coming to see me

It’s great that you’re coming to stay with me

I expect to arrive in your city……

I plan to stay for……

I don’t really know what I’d like to do….

I’m so sorry I couldn’t come to your party

I was wondering whether you'd like to come over for dinner one evening                                                

I’m so sorry I won’t be able to come to your party

What about going to the cinema?

Write back and let me know

I would like to have some more information

I tried to phone you but your mobile was off

Please answer this email ASAP (as soon as possible)

What’s happening?

What happened to you?

I don’t think it’s a good idea because

That sounds great…

I’m having a good time/I’m having a fantastic holiday…

I’m sure we’ll have a great time

What about you?

Tomorrow we’re leaving very early for the school trip

The only subjects I’m interested in are….

I can’t stop thinking about my last holiday…..

I’m going to visit your town next….

I have some questions for you

It’ll be nice to see you next month

Next year I am planning to do a one-year course..... 

What’s the swimming pool like?

I think It’s awesome/brilliant, cool, great

It’s horrible, terrible, boring, strange….

Can you meet me at the station….?

Will you meet me…..?

What time shall we meet?

Thanks for asking me to do an English course….

Thanks for asking me to dinner….

I was amazed at the view of…..

I’m taking my friends to London on Saturday to do a bit of sightseeing

If you can’t make Saturday, how about Friday?

We’ll have a nice time together

If you come, we’ll have a lot of fun

i'll look forward to it

I said I'd call you last night and I completely forgot

i suggest meeting at 9.00

i recommend taking the train/ I recommend you take the train

Starting your letter (Paragraph 1)

Thanks for your letter. 
Lovely to hear from you.
How are you? 
 I hope you’re fine
 How are things?  
 Sorry it's been so long since I last wrote 
I  hope you're well.    
Great to hear from you      

                                               

Commenting on something (Paragraph 1)      
 I'm sorry to hear/learn ...                                                                                               

 I'm so pleased to hear ..
It's great to hear ...
What wonderful news about ...    
 Congratulations for your new job ..... 
 I'm writing to complain about.....

Moving the topic on (Paragraph 2)

Anyway, the reason I'm writing ...

I thought I'd write to tell/ask you

Anyway, I was wondering ...

Ending your letter (Paragraph 3)

 Thanks for your help

 Well, that's all for now

 Write back soon
 Looking forward to hearing from you  again  
 We must meet for a chat soon  
Hope to hear from you soon  
Give your father my regards when you see him
 All the best
 Best wishes   
 Kind regards    
See you soon 
Take care  
 Keep in touch
 Yours 
Love 
Lots of love