Business Email Phrases Exercises - Part 1

Business email phrases help you open messages clearly, make polite requests, refer to attachments, and follow up without sounding abrupt. Common patterns include I am writing to..., I would be grateful if..., Please find attached..., and I look forward to hearing from you. These phrases are useful because they show the purpose of the email quickly and set the right professional tone. In B1-B2 writing, the main skill is choosing a phrase that matches the relationship, topic, and level of formality.

Many business email phrases use indirect language to reduce pressure on the reader. Could you let me know... sounds softer than a direct command, while I would appreciate it if... makes a deadline feel more respectful. Follow-up phrases such as I just wanted to follow up on... remind the reader without blaming them. Attachment and reference phrases also need accuracy: write Please find attached the report, Further to our conversation, and With regard to your enquiry in formal contexts.