Writing emails

In this section, we provide information and advice on email correspondence. In English, email writing in a professional context is often more formal than in Swedish, both when it comes to greetings (salutations) and the way in which the message is conveyed.

    How to open and close an email in English

    How to structure an email

    How to write sensitive or difficult messages

    How do I say...

    A language perspective on email writing

    Emailing at Lund University

    Read more about email writing at LU on the Staff pages, where you will also find guidelines regarding email signatures and GDPR:

    LU Tips and advice on email management for internal and external emails

    Now with illustrative guide

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