You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter, •say which part-time course you booked •explain why you need to cancel your booking •ask about booking a different course

Dear Sir/ Madam,
This
is Rajni Sharma, application number: 23040, writing
this
missive to request
you
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about
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the cancellation of the part-time course which was booked earlier at your institution but I would like to
get
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enrolled
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in another course available. To commence with, I previously had decided to take on Business and
Sale
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Sales
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Marketing, a part-time program of two years for
this
Fall, which I was quite interested in and I had got a seat in the program as well.
However
,
due to
some
reasons
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I am changing my plans. The most significant reason
of
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my cancellation is that I have just got
an
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employment in a renowned company based on my previous work experience and they will already be providing
the
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advance
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training in
this
sector to all the new employees.
Therefore
, I no longer
require
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to get certification in Sales Marketing.
However
, I
will
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be grateful if I could get admission
in
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Computer
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the Computer
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Science program
instead
, for
this
Fall since advanced knowledge of computers is
proved
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to be beneficial in every field. Please let me know about the availability of the course. I look forward to
hear
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from you. Yours Faithfully, Rajni
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that the letter has a clear logical structure. This includes an appropriate introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion that are easy to follow. Use transitional phrases to connect ideas and paragraphs smoothly.
coherence cohesion
Use greetings and closings that are appropriate for formal correspondence. For example, 'Dear College Administrator' can be more accurate to the context rather than 'Sir/Madam'. Closing could be more formalized as well, such as 'Yours sincerely' followed by the full name.
coherence cohesion
In most letters, it is best to introduce one idea per paragraph. Avoid mixing multiple requests or ideas in the same paragraph to maintain clarity.
task achievement
It is essential to fully address all parts of the task. Make sure to describe the part-time course booked with more specifics, such as the course's name, the reason for cancellation with relevant details, and provide a clear request for booking a different course with reasons for your choice.
task achievement
Maintain a tone that is formal and polite throughout the letter, appropriate to the context of writing to a college administrator. Refrain from overly casual language or informal expressions.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Dear Sir/Madam
  • I am writing to inform you
  • I recently booked a part-time course
  • unfortunately, I won't be able to attend
  • due to unforeseen circumstances
  • regretfully cancel my booking
  • I would like to inquire about
  • availability of a different course
  • alternative course options
  • similar course that better suits my needs
  • kindly provide information regarding
  • procedure for booking the alternative course
  • I would greatly appreciate your assistance
  • Thank you in advance
  • Please contact me at your earliest convenience
  • Sincerely
  • Name
  • Phone number
  • Email address
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