You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – Apologize for the change of plans – Explain why you are unable to meet him/her – Suggest another time for him/her to visit.

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Dear friend, I hope you are doing well. I am very happy to listen to the news that you are coming to us next month. First of all, please accept my warmest. Because I have to ask for your forgiveness for not being able to turn up a meeting with you because I feel bad so on that day I will be in Tashkent with my family. You know I work full of
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day without any breaks and relaxing times.
For
this
reason, my family suggested I go to a relaxing clinic for 3 months.
Therefore
,I will not able to meet with you on
time
. Would you mind changing another
time
? I think you can understand me, will you be good enough to excuse me for
this
statement? I will come back to Samarkand after 3 months. At that
time
we will organise an unforgettable
time
together. Yours sincerely, Rustamova Laylo Laylo Rustamova
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Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Apologize sincerely - 'I am really sorry,' 'Please accept my apologies,' 'It pains me to inform you.'
  • Change of plans - 'Due to unforeseen circumstances,' 'I regret to inform,' 'An unexpected situation has arisen.'
  • Reason for change - 'Unfortunately, I have been called away on business,' 'A family emergency has come up,' 'I have an unavoidable commitment'
  • Assurances - 'Believe me, this was not anticipated,' 'I regret any inconvenience this may cause,' 'I hope you can understand my predicament'
  • Alternative suggestions - 'Could we reschedule your visit to...,' 'How about meeting up during the...,' 'Would it be possible for you to come at a later date?'
  • Eagerness to meet - 'I am eager to catch up,' 'I look forward to our meeting,' 'I am excited at the prospect of seeing you soon.'
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