You have been invited to attend an interview for a place on a course of study at a college. Unfortunately, because of a previous appointment, you cannot go to the interview at the time they wish. Write a letter to the admissions tutor. In your letter •explain why you cannot keep the appointment •apologise and offer to arrange a new appointment •ask how long the interview will be, and whether there will be any tests during it You should You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing
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that
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you that
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I received
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a call
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from your company
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Honda
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for
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position. My
interview
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is scheduled for July 15,2025. I won't be able to attend
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one of one
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session because I have another appointment with my doctor. I was trying to get
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appointment
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last
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6 months. Since both are coming same day and time, I have to cancel one. I made a mistake with the date on my calendar and mistakenly believed that my doctor's appointment
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coming
following
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weekend
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I sincerely apologise for
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my
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with
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confirming the
interview
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. I urge you to please reschedule my
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in
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upcoming
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the upcoming
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weeks. I have
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queries regarding
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interview
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the interview
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such
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as
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long
will be the
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the interview will be
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interview
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?
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any practice will be taking place
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typing
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test,
situational based
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test? Thank you for your consideration
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looking
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forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, Shivani

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task response
Make sure to clearly explain why you cannot attend in the first paragraph. This helps the reader understand your situation quickly.
coherence
Use clearer paragraphing. Each paragraph should focus on one main idea. You can separate your apology from your request more clearly.
coherence
You might want to check for small grammar mistakes. This makes your writing easier to read.
task response
You expressed your situation clearly and politely, which is very important in a letter like this.
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You included questions about the interview, showing your interest and initiative.

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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