Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and tips and do the exercises.
Preparation
Reading text
From: Paco
To: Maria
Subject: Thanks
Hi Maria,
I hope you're well.
I'm just writing to say thanks for your help on the project last month. We really appreciate you stepping in to support us. I know you had to put in extra hours to catch up on your own work, so thank you very much.
Your expertise was vital for this project and we couldn't have finished it successfully without you. You really helped us and we hope to work with you again on future projects.
I'll be in touch again soon about possible future collaborations. I look forward to working with you more closely this year.
All the best,
Paco
Tips
- Start with a friendly comment:
I hope you're well. - It's usually best to use an informal style with colleagues:
Hi Maria, …
Thanks for your help. - Keep it short.
- Mention the good work they did and the positive effect of it:
Your expertise was vital for this project.
We couldn't have finished it successfully without your help. - End with a positive comment about future collaboration:
I hope to work with you more closely in future.
I look forward to working with you again.
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Hello Paco.
I hope you're doing well.
I'm writing this message just to say thank you for helped me lasth month.
I really apreciatte the cbolaboration of us, and the development of this company was very successful and that wouldn't be possible without your help. You carried out a hardly task.
In the future I hope we can work together again, It'll be amazing.
My best wishes.
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I hope you are well.
By this mail I want to thank you for all your support during
the first months in my new job. I joined our company with little
experience and you were always on my side to give me helpful tips.
As a result of your constant assistance I soon became familiar with
the requirements of my job and how to cope with them.
As you have left our department there is little chance to work
together with you in the near future. However, I hopefully will
meet you occasionally and we will have a chat.
Yours
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to: David
Subject: Thanks
Hello, I hope you're well.
i am writing to you for say thanks for sharing your knowledge and company.
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Bye.
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Subject: Thanks
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I hope you are well.
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All of the best.
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To: Emily
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To : Mr. Ibrahim
Subject : thanks
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I hope you´re fine!
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Again, thank you so much.
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All the best !
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