Guides

Practical, plain-language help for everyday correspondence.

How to understand a letter written in another language
A calm, step-by-step way to understand an official letter you cannot read well — what to look for first, and how to check the important details.
How to translate an official letter accurately
What a good translation of an official letter must keep, common mistakes with dates and numbers, and when you need a certified translation instead.
How to write a professional complaint that gets taken seriously
A clear structure for complaint letters and emails: facts, dates, what went wrong, what you want, and a reasonable deadline.
How to respond to a letter from your landlord
Replying to rent increases, repair issues or notices from a landlord or letting agent — calmly, in writing, and with a record.
How to create a formal letter — layout and wording
The parts of a formal letter, how layouts differ between countries, and how to choose a suitable greeting and closing.
How to write a professional email using your voice
Explain your situation out loud in your own language and turn it into a clear, professional email in the language the recipient needs.
How to create and sign a PDF on your phone
Sign a letter with your finger, keep the original unchanged, and share or print the signed PDF.
How to understand a letter from a government office
Tax offices, councils, benefits and immigration departments: how to find the key information and what to do next.
How to respond to an insurance company
Replying to claim decisions, requests for documents or premium changes from an insurer — with your policy number and evidence.
How to write a refund request
Ask a shop, airline or service provider for your money back: order details, what went wrong, and what you want.