Formal email or letter asking for information

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Formal Email – Asking for Information

Exercise 2 – Indirect Questions (B2)

📚 Instructions:In formal emails, use indirect questions instead of direct ones. Complete each sentence below.
  1. Can volunteers stay for a period of six months? ⇒ I would appreciate it if you could tell me whether for a period of six months.
  2. Can third-year students apply for this programme? ⇒ I would like to know if for this programme.
  3. How much does accommodation cost? ⇒ Could you please tell me ?
  4. Is it possible to stay with a local family? ⇒ I would like to know if with a local family.
  5. When should I apply for the programme? ⇒ Would you mind telling me ?
  6. When does the programme start? ⇒ Could you tell me ?

✨ Polite, indirect questions show respect and professionalism—well done! ✨