English Grammar and Business Communication Essentials
Present Simple Tense
Affirmative (+)
- For verbs ending in -Y, change to -IES.
- For verbs ending in O, CH, SH, SS, X, Z, add -ES.
Negative (-)
- I, You, We, They: Don’t
- He, She, It: Doesn’t
Interrogative (?)
- I, You, We, They: Do
- He, She, It: Does
Question Words
- What: Qué
- Where: Dónde
- When: Cuándo
- Who: Quién
- Why: Por qué
- How: Cómo
- Whose: De quién
Quantifiers
- Many: Used with countable nouns (a lot of, many, few).
- Much: Used with uncountable nouns (a lot of, much, little).
Modal Verb: Can
- Can: Puedo (ability)
- Can’t: No puedo (inability)
There is / There are
- There is: Singular
- There are: Plural
Delivery Service Information
- Types of Delivery: We offer both local and national deliveries for parcels and heavy items.
- Fixed Fees: We charge a fixed fee of £22 for same-day delivery, which includes collection and recorded delivery.
- Next-Day Delivery: For next-day delivery of items between 1kg and 5kg, our charges range from £10 to £20.
- Service Contracts: We also provide daily courier service contracts, available with monthly or yearly payment options.
- Additional Charges: Additional fees apply for contract agreements for daily courier service (administration), items over 5kg, and order cancellations.
Email Template
Subject: [Email Subject]
Dear [Recipient’s Name],
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to [purpose of the email]. [Here you can provide more details on the topic, including any relevant information you need to communicate.]
Below, please find the relevant information:
- [Key Point 1]: [Description of key point 1]
- [Key Point 2]: [Description of key point 2]
- [Key Point 3]: [Description of key point 3]
I would appreciate it if you could [action required of the recipient, for example, provide feedback, confirm receipt, etc.]. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Event Invitation Email
Subject: Invitation to [Event Name]
Dear [Recipient’s Name],
I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of [Company Name], I am delighted to invite you to our [event name, for example, Annual Company Party]. This event is an excellent opportunity for us to celebrate our achievements and strengthen our professional relationships in a festive atmosphere.
Details of the Event:
- Date: [Date]
- Time: [Time]
- Venue: [Place]
We would be honored by your presence and hope you will be able to join us. Please confirm your attendance by [confirmation deadline] to help us with the preparations.
Thank you, and we look forward to celebrating with you.
Best regards,
Lunch Meeting Invitation Email
Subject: Invitation to Lunch Meeting
Dear [Recipient’s Name],
I hope this message finds you well.
I am writing to extend an invitation for a lunch meeting to discuss [topic or purpose of the meeting]. It would be a pleasure to have the opportunity to discuss [specific topic] with you in a more relaxed setting.
Details of the Lunch Meeting:
- Date: [Date]
- Time: [Time]
- Venue: [Restaurant or place]
Please let me know if this time and place are convenient for you. I am open to adjusting the schedule to better suit your availability.
Thank you for considering this invitation. I look forward to the possibility of meeting with you.
Best regards,