A thank-you message

A thank-you message

Learn how to write a thank-you message to a colleague.

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

Preparation

Reading text

From: Paco
To: Maria
Subject: Thanks

Hi Maria,

I hope you're well.

I'm just writing to say thanks for your help on the project last month. We really appreciate you stepping in to support us. I know you had to put in extra hours to catch up on your own work, so thank you very much.  

Your expertise was vital for this project and we couldn't have finished it successfully without you. You really helped us and we hope to work with you again on future projects.

I'll be in touch again soon about possible future collaborations. I look forward to working with you more closely this year.

All the best,

Paco

Tips

  1. Start with a friendly comment:
    I hope you're well.
  2. It's usually best to use an informal style with colleagues:
    Hi Maria, …
    Thanks for your help.
  3. Keep it short.
  4. Mention the good work they did and the positive effect of it:
    Your expertise was vital for this project.
    We couldn't have finished it successfully without your help.
  5. End with a positive comment about future collaboration:
    I hope to work with you more closely in future.
    I look forward to working with you again.

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Submitted by I.es91 on Tue, 11/04/2023 - 21:08

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I have an article with qualitative method and I'm not an expert in this field. I do my best to understand the whole article, but I face some issues so, I ask my friend to help me in explaining some details in methodology. she did it perfectly, so I had to thanks her for her efforts in explanation what I need.

Submitted by Mohammad KRIDLY on Tue, 07/03/2023 - 11:54

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Thank you
From: Mohammad
To : Mr. Ibrahim
Subject : thanks
Hi Mr. Ibrahim

I hope you’re well.
I’m just writing to say thank you for helping me during working in your hospital working as interpreter and studying at the university at the same time was very hard for me but you gave me a permission to go to the university while working, and you had given me a lot of advice that helped me in several issues.
Now after graduation I’m sure I wouldn’t do that if you hadn’t helped me.
Your role was vital for me, so thank you and be sure if you need anything I’m ready to help because I own you a lot.
I’ll be in tach again soon about asking you if you’re ok.
All the best.

Mohammad

Hello Beloved Mother.

My heart leaps for joy when I write to you, because we haven't seen each other for a long time.
I miss you so much mom, and I want to propose that you travel to Lima from Trujillo, to spend time together and also to work together.

Extra money wouldn't hurt. including tips of course. I'll call you tonight mother, see you soon.

Your daughter who loves you madly
...Mirian.

Submitted by ariadnagrc on Sun, 26/02/2023 - 06:25

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Hi Andrew!
I hope you´re fine!
I just writing to say thank you, I really appreciate the work you do with the gallery, we couldn´t do it without you !! Your expertise was the key to improving the art exhibition!
Again, thank you so much.

I´ll hope to work with you closely in the future !
All the best !
Ariadna

Submitted by ariadnagrc on Sun, 26/02/2023 - 06:19

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I hope you're well.
It's usually best to use an informal style with colleagues:
Hi Maria, …
Thanks for your help.
Keep it short.
Mention the good work they did and the positive effect of it:
Your expertise was vital for this project.
We couldn't have finished it successfully without your help.
End with a positive comment about future collaboration:
I hope to work with you more closely in future.
I look forward to working with you again.

Submitted by dayla_juarez02 on Fri, 24/02/2023 - 04:59

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Never ever wrote a thank you message to a colleague, but I always show my gratitude to the people around me.

Submitted by Thetphoo on Sat, 24/12/2022 - 14:13

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Hi Myat,
Thank you so much for lending me some money. I was really needed it when I ask you to borrow me some money. It was the time when my favorite perfume is on sale and I did not have enough money on my account.
Now I got the perfume on my hand and want to thank you again.
I really love the smell.
Let's eat out next Sunday. The food is on me.
See you my buddy.

Submitted by Rita25 on Tue, 11/10/2022 - 02:39

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Never ever wrote a thank you message to a colleague, but I always show my gratitude to the people around me.

Hi British Council,

I'd just like to say thank you for all the great things you do, You've inspired me to embrace learning English with so much enthusiasm. I could see how much effort you put into this. Great work!

Your expertise in this field are vital for everyone who constantly challenge theirselves to improve their English Language Skills and we couldn't have done better without your help. We hope to learn more insightful tips and advise from you.

I'll stay in touch and I'm looking forward to learn more from you.

All of Best,
Grace

Submitted by cagla on Mon, 03/10/2022 - 14:51

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From: Cagla To: Nihal
Hello Nihal,
I hope you are good.
I am just writing to say thanks for your help on the project last month.
We really appreciate you to support us.
it was very important for us to develop this app so thank you so much . Your expertise was very important for this project. We couldnt have finished it without you.
I hope to work together again.

Best Wishes.
Cagla

Submitted by Nandar Su Hlaing on Fri, 16/09/2022 - 08:03

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I sent message to say thank you to my colleague yesterday. She helped me to get the result what I need to know, and her effort is helping me out the best result.