Useful Phrases – A Letter of Advice
10 Tips Series – A Letter of Advice
Useful Phrases
Opening · Thanks so much for your letter · It’s been too long since we were last in touch · It was so nice to get your letter in the mail – a real surprise! · I hope you’re doing well and that you’re coping with the stresses of Form 6.
Expressing Sympathy · I was sorry to hear that you are having problems… · I have to say that I’ve not been in your situation before, so I’m not sure exactly how to advise you, but… · If I’ve understood your problem correctly… · I can only imagine what you’re going through.
Putting yourself in their situation · If I were you, I’d… · If I were in your situation, I’d · Obviously, I can’t tell you what to do, but I think it’d be a good idea if you were to…. · Only you can decide what to do, but I’d be tempted to… |
Giving advice · I think you should… · I wonder if it would be possible for you to… · It might be worthwhile + gerund · I think the best thing you can do is… · Have you thought about…? · It might be worth considering… · It’d be handy if you could… · I’d recommend that… · I’d suggest that… · How about + gerund…
Connecting ideas · I guess the first thing I’d say is… · You also need to consider… · Even though I know that you’re finding school difficult, you should still… · To top it all off, you’ll need to… · All in all…
Ending · Thanks for sharing this with me and I hope I’ve been able to help a bit · Do let me know how it all pans out. · I hope my advice has been useful · Remember that I’m here for you if you need me. |