If you remember, last time we talked about appointments.
A letter proposing a workshop is given as example. Here is the answer to that letter.
Thank you for your letter dated 3 October 2003.
Would it be possible for you arrange a workshop on a Friday afternoon for fifteen people from
our client support? 14 and 21 November would be best for us.
Could you please send me a final schedule of your workshop?
We will provide snacks and refreshments for all participants.
Also, if you require us to prepare any document or equipment for your presentation,
please do not hesitate to contact me.
I look forward to your reply and welcoming your representatives in person.
Sincerely yours,
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First of all, you need to refer to the letter you are addressing.
A subject line will be great in keeping correspondence.
Secondly, just say ‘yes’. You can use expressions such as
We would love to meet you on …… (suggest a time or accept time proposed)
I look forward to discussing with you the prospects of your project.
In this example, the date is not yet finalized. So two options are given.
You can also say
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is good for me. |
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suits me best. |
Finally, end your letter with a normal closing such as
I look forward to seeing you.
Language Point:
Make sure you use the correct prepositions with time.
We use ‘on’ with days and dates such as
On Monday
On Wednesday
On 10 October
We use ‘in’ with times of the day
In the morning
In the afternoon
In the evening
BUT at night
We use ‘at’ with a specific time
At 10 o’clock
At 2 pm.
At noon
We do not use prepositions with ‘next’
next week NOT on next week
next Friday NOT on next Friday
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