You are due to start new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter: • Explain your situation • Describe your problems • Tell him or her when you think you can start.

✨ Do you want to improve your IELTS writing?

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to tell you that I will not be able to start the new job next week as planned. I was really looking forward to it, but I am facing some problems at the moment. Recently, I had some personal and health issues, which I did not expect. I have been feeling unwell and had to visit the doctor. He said I

need

Wrong verb form

needed

show examples

to take some more days to rest.

Also

Linking Words

, I have a few family matters to take care of, which need my attention right now. Because of these reasons, I would like to delay my start date. I think I will be ready to join the job in about ten days from now. I hope

this

Linking Words

change is possible and not too much trouble for you. Sorry again for

this

Linking Words

situation, and thank you for your understanding. Yours faithfully, Mark Evans

seyyed.arshamMon Feb 24 2025

Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site's author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Writing9 with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

task achievement

Consider adding a brief introduction to reaffirm your excitement about the role and express regret for the delay. This can enhance the overall tone of the letter.

coherence and cohesion

Ensure each paragraph focuses on a single idea. You might want to separate personal issues and family matters into distinct sentences or paragraphs for clarity.

coherence and cohesion

The letter has a clear structure with distinct sections for the situation and the reasons for the delay, which improves readability.

task achievement

The tone is polite and respectful, making it suitable for a work communication, which reflects well on your professionalism.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

Discover more tips in The Ultimate Guide to Get a Target Band Score of 7+ »— a book that's free for 🚀 Premium users.

2
Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
0
Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
1
Grammar mistakes
detected issues

0123456789.0505

Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 7.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 8.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 6.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

149 words

🚀 Prepare for IELTS writing section today!

Unlimited Task 1 & Task 2 checks
Practice with essays, charts, and letters.
Personalized suggestions & mistake analysis
Spot every mistake and boost your score.
Topic ideas & vocabulary helpers
Expand your ideas and use the right words.
Progress tracking
Watch your writing improve with every practice.

What to do next:

Look at other essays:

6.5
band
The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?
6
band
You recently attended a seminar at a local community center and noticed some issues with the facilities. Write a letter to the manager of the community center to express your concerns. In your letter: Describe the issues you observed. Explain how they affected your experience. Suggest what could be done to resolve the problems.
I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction regarding recent seminars in which I observed many problems in the facilities. I want to express my concern regarding those obstacles.
8
band
You are preparing an event in the countryside. Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. What the event is. Why the event is being held? What arrangements have already been made? How your friend can help?
I am writing this letter to let you know that I'm arranging an event in my place, for the next week. I remembered that you are amazing when it comes to making people excited with whatever it is and, with that, you are my go-to choice when it comes to getting this right.
7
band
Some people travel to foreign countries during their vacations. Others think that it is better to travel within their home countries. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Some choose to visit other countries, while others prefer domestic trips while on holiday. This essay will discuss both points of view and why I believe that international travel would make for better holidays than exploring one's home country.
7.5
band
Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
The environment is created by so many life chains inside it. They create a symbiosis between them. Therefore, it is very sensitive if one of it was disrupted. Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there is a more important environmental problem. However, I would say that the extinction of both plants and animals is not the root cause of the destruction of the habitat for some reasons that are set out below.

You are due to start new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter: • Explain your situation • Describe your problems • Tell him or her when you think you can start.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

The use of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, is replacing face-to-face contact in this century. Do you think the advantages of this outweigh the disadvantages?

You are preparing an event in the countryside. Write a letter to your friend and ask for help with the arrangements. What the event is. Why the event is being held? What arrangements have already been made? How your friend can help?

Some people travel to foreign countries during their vacations. Others think that it is better to travel within their home countries. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.

Some people say that the main environmental problem of our time is the loss of particular species of plants and animals. Others say that there are more important environmental problems. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.