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I recently wrote a letter of explanation to a board of members who oversee the disbursement of financial aid to university students. Not knowing their names / gender / position / titles, I used the phrase, "To whom it may concern:". I double-checked with the English department before...

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Hi Endi Who taught you what you posted? Which book, etc tells you that? In BrE, when we write Dear Sir / Madam, we write Yours faithfully above the signature.

Hello, another English teacher here. I have been teaching English in China for about 2 and a half years now and also speak fluent French, decent Spanish and am learning Chinese (not as hard as you may think once you get the hang of those tones, easy grammar). Now I'll start off by saying that...

Hi My name is Sandura Shumba, I am a Zimbabwe national living in Namibia, Africa. I want to apply for a M.sc at Tweenty University in Holland. I currently have a B.sc. I am required to write a Motivation Letter why I want to study there. I have written a draft and am wondering if anyone can help...

Hi My name is Sandura Shumba, I am a Zimbabwean Nationaly but currently reside in Namibia, Africa. I want to apply for a M.sc at Tweenty University in Holland. Icurrently have a B.sc. They wold like me to write a Motivation letter for why it is i want to study that. I have written a draft and...

Hi My name is Sandura Shumba, I am a Zimbabwean Nationaly but currently reside in Namibia, Africa. I want to apply for a M.sc at Tweenty University in Holland. Icurrently have a B.sc. They wold like me to write a Motivation letter for why it is i want to study that. I have written a draft and...

Epitome wrote:Thanks for your compliment. =D Personally I don give bias views unless its a fact that cant be denied. Your replies had very much deepen my knowledge. =)To whom is this response directed? Stannum

Welcome to English Forums, Steve.I don't think Dear Sirs is old-fashioned; it is a set phrase and still heavily in use. On the other hand 'to whom it may concern' is not really appropriate for business letters-- it is a formula used in testimonials mostly, and is rather old fashioned.Still, I...

Hi, I sort of agree with Clive, but not entirely. You would say that to someone with whom you have a close relationship. For example, if you have a good friend who you know has been struggling with a difficult decision, and she finally makes up her mind and does something that you know was...