Business emails in English that get answered.
Portuguese business writing is often longer and more formal than English. In international companies, that reads as unclear. We help you put the request first, cut the padding and choose a tone that is polite without being stiff.
“Rewrite this email so the request is in the first line.”
Example drill from the Spoken appCommon slips, fixed
I would like to inform you thatJust to let you know,
Please find in attachPlease find attached
I stay waiting for your answerI look forward to hearing from you
Kind regards, and thank you very much in advance for your attentionMany thanks,
Request first
- SubjectMake the subject line say what you need.
- First lineState the request or the key information.
- CloseEnd with a clear next step and a deadline.
Phrases to have ready
- Quick question on…
- Could you confirm by Friday?
- Following up on my email from Tuesday,
- Happy to discuss if helpful.
- Thanks for flagging this.
Questions
Do you give feedback on real emails?
Yes. You can share anonymised emails and receive written feedback and rewrites.
Is email writing included in team programmes?
Yes. Most team programmes combine speaking with email and report writing.
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