Il concorso tematico sul Business English
Categoria:
Educational
Adatto a:
Studenti delle Scuole
Inizio: 02/04/2020 Fine: 02/05/2020
Mr P Thomas
Export Manager
BTW Distribution
Information Request - E-Mania Games
Dear Mr Thomas,
I recently visited your stand at the Milano Expo, where I saw a demonstration of your 'E-Mania Games'. Unfortunately, there were a lot of people on your stand, so I was unable to speak to one of your representatives. As one of Italy's largest distributors of electronic games and consoles, we are constantly seeking new products for our customers we are interested to see if your products match our requirements.
I would therefore be most grateful if you could send me a full product catalogue, details of your supply terms and of course retail and distribution pricing. If you require a signed confidentiality agreement before providing this information, you may email a copy to pt@electricadistribution.it or fax it to +39 0005 5555024.
I look forward to receiving your response and hope that we can do business together. In any event, please do not hesitate to contact me should you require further information.
Yours sincerely,
Paolo Maldini
Business Development Manager
Electrica Srl, Italy
The letter above is an example of the type of letter you could send if you want to ask another company for information about products, prices or services. When you write this type of letter it is a good idea to be brief and precise. The information on this page contains a simple guide to write this kind of letter and contains a number of phrases and expressions which you may find helpful.
After the initial greeting, (see the page 'writing letters') it is usual to provide a simple explanation for your letter. The explanation only needs to say what caused you to write, but can also include basic information about you and your company. You can also explain why you are interested in the product / service.
Examples:
It is generally a good idea to include information about you, or your company, in the introduction. However, it is a good idea to keep the explanation brief!
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After your introduction, ask for the information you require. Even if it seems very formal, it is important to use polite language when asking for information, and never an imperative form (never give an instruction). Obviously, it is also important to be very precise when asking for information!
Note: Prima di iniziare, ricorda che, in inglese, "Informazione", "Informazioni" e "Consigli" sono sempre singolare!
Here are some example phrases which you can use when asking for information:
When you write a letter asking for information, it is always a good idea to demonstrate your interest and encourage a quick reply.
It is also a good idea to explain how the person you are writing to should contact you.
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