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IGCSE ESL
IGCSE ESL: Informal Email
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IGCSE ESL: Informal Email
IGCSE ESL
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acknowledgeverb
To accept or admit that something is true; to show you have received a message.
amazingadjective
Extremely surprising or impressive; very good.
appreciateverb
To recognise the good qualities of someone or something; to be grateful.
by the wayphrase
Used to add a new subject that is not directly related to what is being discussed.
excitedadjective
Feeling or showing happiness and enthusiasm.
greetingnoun
A friendly word or phrase used when you meet or write to someone.
inviteverb
To ask someone in a polite way to come to a place or event.
lovelyadjective
Very pleasant or attractive; kind.
replynoun
An answer to a message, letter, or question.
sign-offnoun
A short phrase used at the end of a letter or email, before your name.
suggestverb
To mention an idea or plan for other people to consider.
thankverb
To tell someone that you appreciate what they have done.
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