You are due to move into a rented apartment next month but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to the landlord. In your letter: explain your situation describe your problems tell him/her when you think you can move in

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Dear Mr Jose, I, Livia James, would like to inform you about the delay in moving to the ABC apartment on 15th July
due to
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some medical issues.
Although
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I have planned to shift to the new place alone,
due to
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unforeseeable circumstances, my plans got delayed. My mother got ill and she requires surgery immediately.
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, my previous employer extended the notice period.
As a result
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, I have to complete my duties and responsibilities within the stipulated time.
Hence
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, it would be difficult for me to shift to the new apartment on the aforementioned date.
Thus
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, it would be commendable if you could take
this
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matter into your kind consideration. I would be grateful if you could prepare an agreement letter with the new proposed date, which is likely to be in August. I am extremely sorry for the inconvenience. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to hearing from you Yours sincerely, Livia James

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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
Topic Vocabulary:
  • I am writing to let you know that...
  • I am sorry for the change in plan.
  • due to an unexpected problem
  • I will not be able to move in on time
  • There has been a delay at work
  • a family problem has come up
  • I need to stay here for a little longer
  • I still want to rent the apartment
  • if possible, please keep the flat for me
  • I expect to move in by...
  • Thank you for your understanding
  • I look forward to hearing from you
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