Used to introduce a friendly, informal reason for writing, often to ask a favor or share information.
“I just wanted to reach out to see if you're free to help me move next weekend.”
“I just wanted to reach out and let you know how the trip went.”
Save this casual phrase for CELPIP Writing Task 1 prompts that ask you to email a friend or family member, since it sounds too relaxed for a manager or company. Pairing it with a warm tone at the start helps set up a personal, conversational email that examiners expect for informal scenarios.
Synonyms: I wanted to touch base, I thought I'd drop you a line, I'm getting in touch