I look forward to hearing from you.
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I look forward to hearing from you is a golden expression that can be used in both written and spoken English.
When I tell a French-speaking client that I will contact them in the next few days with a proposal, he or she often replies: Perfect! I am waiting for your call.
J’attends votre appel is a popular French expression. The English translation is: I am waiting for your call. It sounds a little strange to a native English speaker. It conjures an image of you sitting next to the phone, patiently twiddling your thumbs while you wait for my call.
I am waiting for your call is loaded with urgency and a lack of patience.
A much better response is: I look forward to hearing from you.
This is a classic polite phrase that can be used both in spoken and written English in a variety of formal and semi-formal situations.
I look forward to hearing from you
I look forward to meeting you
I look forward to seeing you
I look forward to receiving your proposal
You can also say:
I am looking forward to my holiday in Australia.
I am not looking forward to my exams.
I am looking forward to seeing him again.
In a formal email you might write:
Dear Ms Winters
Thank you for your time today. Please find attached a proposal based on our discussions. I look forward to hearing from you. Please call me if you have any questions.
Dear Mr Best
I confirm our meeting for Wednesday at 12. I look forward to meeting you.
In a less formal email you might write:
Dear John
Thanks again for the information. I am looking forward to seeing you at the sales meeting next month.
Dear Michaela
There are still a few problems with the annual report. Can you please check it and send me your thoughts ASAP. I look forward to receiving your feedback.
Advice: I look forward to… is a phrase to learn and use
Feedback: I look forward to receiving your feedback and questions. Please send your questions and feedback to: [email protected]
I look forward to hearing from you.
Super idée !
J’attends avec impatience le prochain article 🙂
More to come. Promise.
I am looking forward to reading more posts to improve my English. Thank you Sir.
Thank you very much Garry for this very interesting expression. I m look forward to learning more.
Thank you. Very good article.