Writing Formal and Informal Letters. Part 1. Домбровская И.В - 15 стр.

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I was wondering if you'd like to come to see Wild Lives at the Theatre Royal
with me?
Would you like to / Why don't you come and stay for the weekend?
Could you (possibly) let me know if you can come by…

Request
Describe the situation or problem and explain exactly what needs to be done. Make
it clear how grateful you would be for the help you ask for and give an opportunity
for the recipient to agree or refuse, if appropriate.
Useful language:
I'm writing to ask you a favour.
I wonder if I could ask you a favour?
I was wondering if I could ask you a favour?
I'd be terribly grateful if...
Please don't hesitate to say no if you can't manage it...
I hope it's not too much to ask, but (could I come and see you next week?)
 I wonder if I could ask a favour. Could you (lend me £50 till I'm paid at the end of
the month?)

Apology
Explain why you are apologising, give reasons for your behaviour express regret
for any damage, inconvenience, offence which was caused, and offer to put things
right if possible.
Useful language:
I'm writing to apologise
                - about...
                - for the fact that (+ clause)
                -for (not) (+ -ing)
I'm terribly sorry that...
I do hope that...
Please let me know where you bought it/how much it cost and I'll gladly replace
it/pay for it.

Information/News
Useful language:
I thought you'd like to know/hear about...
This is just to let you know that...

Giving good news
Useful language:
I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear that Jane's expecting a baby in June.
By the way, did you know that (I'm now manager?)