Try to define words and sentences without using the word on the cards. When your partner has guessed exactly right you can swap or move onto the next one.
| Dear | Ms | Mr | Mrs | Dr |
| Sir | Sirs | Madam | Sir or Madam | All the best |
| Best regards | Yours | Yours sincerely | Yours faithfully | CU |
| I look forward to hearing from you soon | It was great to hear from you | Thank you for your letter of… | Dear Tony | This was due to… |
| Well, I must get back to work now. | Unfortunately,… | Re: | Hi | XXX |
| Lots of love | Hugs and kisses | Give my regards to …. | Say ‘Hi’ to …. from me. | Give my love to …. |
| Miss you | Long time no see! | Tel. | Ref. No: | Your ref: |
| Our ref: | To whom it may concern | Thank you in advance | Write soon! | … please do not hesitate to ask |
| Please accept my apologies for… | How’s it going? | I would like to introduce myself. | I am writing to you about… | Sorry I haven’t been in touch. |
| Thank you for your letter dated… | Thank you for your quick reply. | I hope you are feeling better. | I look forward to working with you | How are things? |
| Gotta go | This is just a quick note to say… | Will get back to you soon | Sorry to write to you out of the blue but… | I would like to inform you that… |
| Cheers | How are things? | I regret to inform you that… | I’m afraid I’m… ing at that time | …please do not hesitate to contact me |
| CC | BCC | Best wishes | XOXO | btw |
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