One of your friends recently had a birthday celebration, but you missed it and you forgot to tell your friend that you couldn't attend. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - apologise for missing the birthday celebration; - explain why you missed it and why you didn't tell your friend; - and say what you would like to do to show that you are sorry.

Dear accommodation officer, I hope
this
letter finds you well. I am writing to inquire about accommodation arrangements for my upcoming short
course
at your esteemed training
college
. I will be attending a short
course
at your
college
from 10th
October
to 20th
October
. The
course
schedule will require accommodation from 10th
October
to 20th
October
. I am in need of a single room with basic amenities
such
as a bed, desk, and Wi-Fi access. If possible, I would prefer a room full of flowers. Could you kindly provide me with information regarding the best mode of transportation to reach the
college
from the nearest airport or train station?
Additionally
, I would appreciate details about any shuttle services or public transportation options available for commuting to and from the
college
. I would be grateful if you could provide me with the necessary details to facilitate my stay during the
course
. Your assistance in
this
matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your attention to
this
request. I look forward to receiving the information at your earliest convenience. Yours faithfully, Nigina
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Clarity
Be sure to clarify and specify your reasons clearly when making requests or inquiries to ensure the recipient can fully understand and respond to your needs effectively.
Engagement
Consider adding a personalized touch or a brief mention of your anticipation or excitement about the course. This could enhance the reader engagement and make your letter more memorable.
Structure
You have structured your letter in a clear and logical manner, which makes it easy to follow.
Tone
Your polite and formal tone is well-suited for a letter to an accommodation officer, reflecting respect and professionalism.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • heartfelt
  • unavoidable circumstances
  • last-minute emergencies
  • caught up
  • misjudging
  • make amends
  • thoughtful
  • exclusively
  • personal letter
  • value
  • regret
  • special day out
  • arranging a surprise
  • friendship
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