An email request for help

An email request for help

Read an email asking for help from another department to practise and improve your reading skills.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

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Average: 4 (153 votes)

Submitted by Abomazin on Wed, 09/09/2026 - 19:17

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Any details about what the design department did to design the new perfume.

Submitted by DiegoP26 on Tue, 01/09/2026 - 18:05

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an email expresing for help needs image or some example of what the team is working for, type the ideas of who sends the mail

Submitted by idil.01 on Sat, 22/08/2026 - 10:03

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As we look to this e-mail, generally explains Sarah Ford's request. But in my opinion, an e-mail should include a sequential narrative. In this mail is a little bit complicated. First, the author told that they are launching in April but then, the topic has been changed immediately. Also, I suggest that it would be more formal, especially,  if you sent a mail to a key worker.

Submitted by Jefferson Luce… on Tue, 04/08/2026 - 17:12

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I believe an email requesting help is necessary to be clear. The email is weel structured, however I would add more information such as:  how many people will attend the meeting. 

Submitted by Hoanny on Sat, 25/07/2026 - 17:19

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I think this email is well structured. It clearly explains why James's opinion is important, outlines the project they are working on, proposes a range of dates for a meeting, and highlights the importance of keeping the head of his department informed.

Submitted by Gloria22 on Sat, 18/07/2026 - 06:03

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Preparation Part cant be completed

Submitted by Alda.english on Mon, 01/06/2026 - 12:20

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i like the email, it is concise and good. i wouldn't add anything. 

Submitted by terrerox on Tue, 26/05/2026 - 03:09

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Honestly, I wouldn't add anything. At least to me, this email sounds perfect because I like a direct approach. It is not redundant and is easy to read.

She does everything well. She asks for help, checks the availability of the person who is going to help her, and mentions that she will speak with her boss to get permission.

At least for me, this email shows that she has experience in a professional environment.

Submitted by MaeFly237 on Wed, 29/04/2026 - 22:08

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In a email to Ask help we have to put two thinks:

 

Firstly, we have to greet and explain the problem. We must expect from the person you are asking the problem to.

Secondly, WE ask the availability of the person who Can help us and fixe the meeting date ans Time.