Formal Email Writing Best Practices

Rebecca from engVid teaches how to write formal emails, outlining 12 principles to follow. She explains when formal emails are necessary and provides examples of common mistakes. The video emphasizes avoiding emoticons, slang, idioms, contractions, and abbreviations in formal emails. It also covers the importance of clear subject lines, proper salutations, and avoiding redundancies. The video concludes with a practical example of correcting a poorly written email.

When should you write a formal email?

• When sending a quick note to a colleague

• When making a dinner reservation

• When applying for a job

• When writing to a friend

Which of the following should be avoided in a formal email?

• Clear subject lines

• Polite language

• Proper grammar

• Emoticons

What is the problem with using 'ASAP' in a formal email?

• It is an idiom

• It is an abbreviation

• It is a slang term

• It is too formal

Why should you avoid using idioms in a formal email?

• They are too long

• They are too simple

• They are difficult to understand

• They are not formal

Which of the following is a better alternative to 'I’ll' in a formal email?

• I’ll

• I will

• I am

• I’d

What should you include in the subject line of a formal email?

• An emoticon

• The recipient's name

• A detailed description of the email content

• A single word like 'Meeting'

How should you start a formal email if you know the recipient's last name?

• Dear Mr. [Last Name]

• Hi

• Hello

• Hey

Which of the following is a formal way to express 'really interested'?

• So interested

• Very interested

• Kinda interested

• Extremely interested

What is a more formal alternative to 'fix the problem'?

• Handle the problem

• Sort the problem

• Fix the issue

• Resolve the issue

What is wrong with the phrase 'returning back' in a formal email?

• It is a slang term

• It is an idiom

• It is redundant

• It is too formal