You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You have been invited to attend an interview for a place studying a course in a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot come at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admissions tutor: explain your position apologise and offer to come on another day or later the same day. ask how long the interview will be and whether there will be any tests during it. You do NOT need to write your own address. You should write at least 150 words.

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to let you know that I will not be able to attend the interview that was scheduled for
next
Monday.
Although
I am always free on Mondays, the
next
Monday there is an exception since I have already scheduled another appointment with my new employer. I hope you will consider my situation favourably. I really apologise for the inconvenience,
nevertheless
, I can attend the interview later after 9:00 A.M. So please let me know if
this
is convenient for you. I am
also
available throughout the week from 8:00 A.M till 5:00 P.M. I kindly want to know how long my interview is? and if there any tests during it? Should you require any more information, do not hesitate to reach me out via e-mail. Best regards, Jay Macan
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

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  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
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