Dear XXX,
 
Hope you spent wonderful Holidays with your family.
I wish you a better and peaceful year.
 
Thank you very much for the mail when we had the disastrous earthquake and tsunami last March.  We were happy to know that we had relatives who worried about us in the US. Things are getting to normal today.

Since the great quake and tsunami, I have communicated with Chris, David and Jill on Facebook. I will upload pictures of my family on it. Please have a look at them when you have time.
 
I am sending you a home-made calendar 2012 by post. I hope you will like it.
 
Looking forward to hearing from you again.
[your name]
 

Dear XXX,

Thank you for your e-card for the Holidays. It's beautiful.

I wanted to write you back sooner, but my grandma passed away last November at the age of 99.   I had to take care of so many things for the funeral and the following Japanese Buddhist events according to our custom.  It took so much time and efforts to arrange everything and it was exhausting.

After that disastrous earthquake and tsunami,  normal life events have been happening all over Japan.  Within my family, my sister who resided near Fukushima gave birth to her second son at my house last September.  They are now back to their own home. 

I wish you a happy and peaceful year in 2012.


Best wishes,
[your name]

BETTER THAN MY SMARTPHONE
エクササイズしてみたらスマホより良かった。

スポーツクラブの壁にかかっていたポスターの一枚です。

完全な文は、
[Exercises are] better than my smartphone.

歩きながらシャッターを切ったのは、こんな文で「比較級」を教えてもらったら
すぐに頭に入ったのに、と思ったから。　カシャ！

歩きながら読めて、書ける時代がとうとう来ました。
英語メールも歩きながら読んで、書けるようになるといいですね。
皆さんからの質問に答えながら、
歩きながらでも英語メールが書ける秘訣が少しづつ見えてきました。
早く、発表した～い。 

Chisato & Write-for-you Team
February 1, 2012

Dear Mr. XXX,

This is [your name].

I tried to transfer your traveling expenses to the bank account that you provided, but it did not work.

The particulars that I have of your bank account are as follows:
Bank: ABC
Account number: 1234567

Please confirm that I have the correct information for your bank account.

Look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
[your name]

Dear XXX,

Thank you for your e-mail?.

I am glad to hear that you will be coming to Japan more often on business this year. I hope to be able to see you more often then.

Your concern about the health impact of the radioactivity leaks from the Fukushima nuclear power stations is understandable. We are worried about it too. I　understand that things may be under control.

If you can't come to Japan, I will be able to see you in Hawaii as I am planning to visit Hawaii this summer. Hoping to see you again in Japan or Hawaii.

Please keep in touch.
[your name]

Dear XXX and XXX,

Thank you for the mail.

I was sorry to hear that Molly passed away. She was such a lovely cat. I remember the days I played with her with joy while I was staying at your home. She will be in my heart forever.

Please take care of yourself.

Love from [your name]

Molly はメス猫として書きました。

Dear XXX,

How are you doing?
I hope you are working hard and doing well.
How is the flu situation over there?

Here in Japan, many of the schools are closed because of the flu. 
However, I still have not gotten sick so I am still working.
Some people say that the flu does not attack the stupid.

Take care,
[your name]

Hi XXX,

I was excited to know that you love writing to me. Thank you.
I love to write to you as well. I hope I will be able to write longer and more often. 

Love,
[your name]

Dear XXX,

Thank you for the mail. I hope your cold is better. The weather has turned chilly, so it is even more difficult to recover from a bad cold. You need to take care of yourself.

Sleep well,
[your name]

Dear XXX,

Ken has a cold. He has no fever, no cough, only a runny nose.　So today I've decided to send him to the nursery. I will stay home today, so in case you notice something wrong with him, please contact me at my cell phone, 1234567. Thank you.

[your name]
Ken's Mom

Dear XXX,　

I am glad to receive your Christmas card.  Sorry not sending mine back. 　This is a Japanese tradition that happy greetings shall not be sent out when someone in the family has passed away during the same year.  My [mother-in-law] passed away this past October.

It's very cold this winter.  Please take care of yourself.

Sincerely,
[your name]

Dear XXX,

Happay Valentine's Day to You! How do you celebrate your Valentine's day?

Thank you very much for your teaching and friendship. Every time when I attend your class, I am excited to learn new words and ways to speak English.　You are my best teacher and a friend with a gentle heart.

Be my Valentine.

Love from [your name]

Dear XXX,

Happy Valentine's Day to You!
What are your plans for valentine’s day?

Thank you very much for sending me the greeting cards. I loved your Christmas card. Thank you very much for always thinking of me.

In India how do you celebrate valentines day? I would love to hear from you.

Best wishes,
[your name]

To ABC International school,

On [January 10, 2011], my [five] year-old daughter, [Rie], went through a screening and had an interview at your school. Unfortunately, she was unsuccessful in getting a placement at your school.

We would like to apply to your school again next year.  We would appreciate it very much if you could give me some advice as to how best to prepare my daughter for the admission screening and interview.

Look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
[your name]

To ABC Airline Booking Office:

My name is [your name].
I have booked a flight with your airline through your website and would now like to change my flight. However, I was unable to do so online.

The flight information is as follows:
Reservation made on [January 3, 2012]
Booking number: 1234567
February. 25 UA 804 departing at 16:00 from Tokyo Narita to Washington Dulles

I would like to change my reservation to a later flight on the same day, i.e. the flight on February 25, 2012 UA 806 departing 20:00 from Tokyo Narita to Washington Dulles.

Please let me know how to make these changes online through the ABC Airline website and if there will be any additional charges.

I look forward to hearing from you.
[your name]