Ever spent five minutes staring at a blank email, trying to sound professional but not stiff? It's a common struggle for English learners. Finding the right words can be tricky, especially when cultural differences make a direct translation sound rude.
Today, I want to give you a simple tip that can instantly improve how you sound.
Let's talk about polite follow-ups. Many learners default to "I'm just following up on..." which can sometimes come across as demanding. A more polite and effective approach is to focus on being helpful.
Instead of: "Just following up on the email I sent yesterday."
Try this: "Following up on my last email. Do you need any additional information from me?"
Or this: "I'm writing to you again about the proposal. Is this a good time to connect?"
See the difference? This small change makes you sound confident and considerate, not pushy.
"Thanks for the tip! Since I started using these phrases, my emails are much more professional and clear!" - a happy student.
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That's all for today! Catch you in the next newsletter. Until then, feel free to test your skills with some fun quizzes on my blog.
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Keep practicing, keep improving! Raghavendra M (ClipYourEnglish)