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Stop Saying I'm Waiting Your Reply

A tiny word makes a big difference. Learn the correct way to say you are waiting for a reply in English emails.

Many English learners write 'I'm waiting your reply' at the end of emails. People will understand the message, but there is a small grammar mistake that makes it sound unnatural. In English, the verb 'wait' needs the preposition 'for' before the thing you are waiting for. In this video, you will learn three better options. First, 'I'm waiting for your reply.' This is grammatically correct, but it can sound a little impatient in emails. Second, 'I look forward to your response.' This is the most common professional ending for emails. Notice that 'look forward to' is followed by a noun or an -ing form, as in 'I look forward to hearing from you.' Third, 'I'll wait to hear back from you.' The phrase 'hear back' means to receive a reply, and it sounds friendly and natural. Remember the simple rule: always say 'wait for' something or someone. For example, wait for the bus, wait for your friend, wait for the results. Watch the video, repeat each sentence, and update your usual email closing phrases today. Small corrections like this make your written English look polished and professional.

Prepositions in expressions - IntermediateGrammarBusiness EnglishIntermediate

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