You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter. ▪️ Introduce yourself. ▪️ Explain why you haven't handed in the project yet. ▪️ Request more time to do it.

Dear Sir or Madam, The reason why I am addressing
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you
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the deadline
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project
. If remember I
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your course
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a project
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about new technologies and people
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effects
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This
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University
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the University
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. I promise you it finished only
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. Unfortunately, l
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not finished it yet because there are some
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with my computer.
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computer is
not working very well so l had to
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it.
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I did not work
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this
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finish it soon. Take into account my situation and I want
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give more time.If my computer
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very well I completed it already but
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problem
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my working. Think you give more for
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fully it and send you near days. I hope you
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my situation and consider my time.
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faithfully, Mahliyo Azimova
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that your letter has a clear introduction, body, and conclusion. Use paragraphs effectively to separate your points.
coherence cohesion
Use appropriate greetings and sign-offs in your letters. For instance, use 'Dear [Lecturer's Name]' if known, otherwise 'Dear Sir/Madam', and close with 'Yours sincerely' for formal letters.
coherence cohesion
Aim to present one clear idea or point per paragraph, which should also include a topic sentence to guide the reader.
task achievement
Address all parts of the task prompt to ensure a complete response, including introducing yourself properly, explaining the situation, and requesting more time with a clear rationale.
task achievement
Adopt a suitably formal tone for writing to a lecturer. Avoid casual language and use formal expressions and vocabulary.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Dear [Lecturer's Name],
  • currently enrolled
  • regrettably inform
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • mitigating factors
  • extension
  • complete the project
  • priority
  • Thank you for your understanding
  • Best regards / Yours sincerely
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