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 Sara, I hope
this
letter finds you well. I'm writing to tell you, that I won't be able to meet you in Berlin next month. I'm really sorry for that. My plans have dramatically changed over the
last
two weeks and I don't want to miss the opportunity. Do you remember I told you about my application to the Red Cross
last
summer? They've
finally
approved my request and gave me a workplace in Mali. I'm catching the flight next week and will be there for five to seven months helping with the new COVID-19 research. I definitely will be at home in June and if you have time we could spend our holidays together, as we did two years ago. Maroon 5 planned to visit Berlin on the 22nd of June and I really want to be there with you. Say hello to your mother. Hope to see you soon. Best wishes, Olga
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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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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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