English grammar
Everyday work email: just a quick note, I've attached, copy in
Write a modern work email: Hi + first name, just a quick note, I've attached, copy in, the right sign-off.
From the scene I'll copy you in
In short
Friendly work email: Hi + first name, just a quick note, I've attached, looking forward to + -ing, best wishes.
Your turn
Which one goes with first line?
Options: just a quick note · Hi Montse · I've attached the proposal
Show answer
first line → just a quick note
How it works
Most British work email is friendly: Hi plus a first name, even to the boss.
Your turn
Pick the word that fits the line.
Now (blank) it to me as well.
Options: forwards · forwarding · forward
Show answer
Now forward it to me as well.
Ahora reenvíamelo a mí también.
Good to know
Just a quick note opens it, and I've attached sounds more natural today than please find attached.
Good to know
Looking forward to takes -ing: looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Best wishes is warm, kind regards is neutral, and you copy someone in.
opening Hi Montse
first line just a quick note
Nuria
Nobody writes like that now. We're on first-name terms. "Just a quick note: I've attached the proposal."
Ya nadie escribe así. Nos tuteamos. "Te comento que adjunto la propuesta."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Nobody writes like that now. We're on first-name terms. "(blank): I've attached the proposal."
Options: Just a quick note · Hi Montse · Looking forward to hearing your thoughts
Show answer
Nuria
Nobody writes like that now. We're on first-name terms. "Just a quick note: I've attached the proposal."
Ya nadie escribe así. Nos tuteamos. "Te comento que adjunto la propuesta."
attachments I've attached the proposal
Nuria
Nobody writes like that now. We're on first-name terms. "Just a quick note: I've attached the proposal."
Ya nadie escribe así. Nos tuteamos. "Te comento que adjunto la propuesta."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Nobody writes like that now. We're on first-name terms. "Just a quick note: (blank)."
Options: I've attached the proposal · Hi Montse · Looking forward to hearing your thoughts
Show answer
Nuria
Nobody writes like that now. We're on first-name terms. "Just a quick note: I've attached the proposal."
Ya nadie escribe así. Nos tuteamos. "Te comento que adjunto la propuesta."
closing line looking forward to hearing your thoughts
Nuria
And at the end: "Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Best wishes."
Y al final: "Quedo atenta a tus comentarios. Un saludo."
Your turn
What fills the gap?
And at the end: "(blank). Best wishes."
Options: Looking forward to hearing your thoughts · Hi Montse · Just a quick note
Show answer
Nuria
And at the end: "Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. Best wishes."
Y al final: "Quedo atenta a tus comentarios. Un saludo."
add someone I'm copying Borja in
Nuria
Not "love", no. And I'm copying Borja in, because he asked me to.
Nada de cariño. Y pongo en copia a Borja, que me lo ha pedido.
Your turn
What fills the gap?
Not "love", no. And (blank), because he asked me to.
Options: Hi Montse · Just a quick note · I'm copying Borja in
Show answer
Nuria
Not "love", no. And I'm copying Borja in, because he asked me to.
Nada de cariño. Y pongo en copia a Borja, que me lo ha pedido.
Practise it in the story
Meet this rule inside a short animated scene. Answer as it plays, then say the lines yourself.
Practise free in the appSee all forms
| opening | Hi Montse |
|---|---|
| first line | just a quick note |
| attachments | I've attached the proposal |
| closing line | looking forward to hearing your thoughts |
| add someone | I'm copying Borja in |
| sign-off: warm / neutral | best wishes / kind regards |
More lines from the story
- ElenaNow forward it to me as well.Ahora reenvíamelo a mí también.
- ElenaJust in case. Blind copy me in.Por si acaso. Ponme en copia oculta.
- ElenaMy dear, I can hear you typing from the third floor.Cariño, te oigo teclear desde el tercero.