Stop making these typical email mistakes!

Summary

In this short lesson, Derek highlights three common email mistakes in professional English. He explains how to properly use phrases like 'regarding' or 'with regard to,' the correct usage of 'look forward to' with gerunds, and the difference between 'enclose' and 'attach' for documents in emails. Derek provides clear examples and offers tips for improving business email communication. He encourages viewers to subscribe to his newsletter for more helpful vocabulary tips and to stay connected for future lessons.

Takeaways

• 😀 Always subscribe to the newsletter for bi-weekly updates with great business vocabulary and everyday English.
• 😀 Use 'regarding' or 'with regard to' in emails, but never 'regarding to'.
• 😀 After 'I look forward to' or 'I'm looking forward to', use a verb in the 'ing' form (gerund).
• 😀 Common phrase errors to avoid include 'I look forward to hear from you' and 'I'm looking forward to meet you'.
• 😀 The correct form is 'I look forward to hearing from you' or 'I'm looking forward to meeting you'.
• 😀 Use 'enclose' for hard copies of documents in letters, and 'attach' for emails with digital files.
• 😀 Instead of 'I've enclosed the document', say 'I've attached the document' when sending it via email.
• 😀 Avoid common mistakes like 'I'm writing regarding to our appointment'—just use 'regarding' or 'with regard to'.
• 😀 Correct your usage of 'I look forward to hearing from you' for formal email communication.
• 😀 Ensure you use the correct verb form after 'I'm looking forward to' (always gerund form).

Q & A

What is the purpose of the lesson in the video?

The lesson aims to correct three common mistakes made in professional email writing to help improve English skills for business communication.

What is the mistake with the phrase 'I'm writing regarding to our appointment next week'?

The mistake is the use of 'to'. The correct phrase should be 'I'm writing regarding our appointment next week' or 'I'm writing with regard to our appointment next week'.

Why is the phrase 'I look forward to hearing from you' correct but 'I look forward to hear from you' is not?

The phrase 'I look forward to' must be followed by a gerund (verb + ing). Hence, 'hearing' is correct, while 'hear' is not.

What is the correct usage of 'enclose' vs. 'attach' in emails?

'Enclose' is used for physical documents included with a letter, while 'attach' should be used for documents sent via email.

What is the primary takeaway from the mistake regarding 'I'm writing regarding to our appointment next week'?

The primary takeaway is that 'regarding' should not be followed by 'to'; instead, use 'regarding' or 'with regard to' alone.

In what context should the phrase 'I look forward to meeting you' be used?

The phrase 'I look forward to meeting you' should be used when referring to an upcoming event or meeting, as it correctly follows the structure of 'look forward to' + gerund.

Why is 'I've enclosed the document' incorrect in email communication?

'Enclosed' is used for physical documents, so it is incorrect in emails. The correct term is 'I've attached the document'.

What is a common mistake people make when using 'I look forward to' in emails?

A common mistake is using 'I look forward to' followed by the base form of a verb, such as 'meet'. The correct form is to use the gerund, like 'meeting'.

What action does the speaker suggest to improve email communication?

The speaker suggests subscribing to the newsletter to receive useful vocabulary, as well as being mindful of common mistakes in professional email writing.

What is the purpose of the vocabulary newsletter mentioned in the video?

The vocabulary newsletter provides useful business vocabulary and everyday English from recent news stories, which can help improve language skills.