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 or Madam, I am writing
this
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letter regarding a part-time
course
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I booked
last
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week, and I want to cancel it and book another one. The
course
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that I registered for is the fundamental economy, which is assigned
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Professor Paul, and it will start on the 17th of October. Let me explain mt situation. I have a basic background about the subject of economics, so when I reviewed the outline for the
course
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, I found out that it's too basic for my level, and taking
this
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subject would waste my time with information I already know. I am kindly requesting a cancellation for my booking, and I am asking for the advanced economics
course
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to register in, since it is more suitable for my level, and it is going to develop my career in the economic field. Thank you for your consideration. Best regards, Lamar

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task response
You tell which course you booked and you give the reason to cancel and the new course you want. To improve, name the exact course and its start date if you know them.
coherence
Coherence: Try to keep one idea per paragraph. Right now cancel and booking a new course are in the same paragraph. Create a paragraph for each main idea.
coherence
Use clear links like First, Next, Therefore to guide the reader through your plan.
greeting closing
Greeting and closing are good. Keep a polite, formal tone.
structure
Split the letter so each paragraph has one main idea. This will make the letter easier to read.
tone
Polite tone throughout.
content
Clear aim to cancel and to switch course.
greeting closing
Proper greeting and closing.

Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Part-time course
  • Cancellation
  • Booking
  • Administrator
  • Financial situation
  • Work commitments
  • Health issues
  • Inconvenience
  • Transfer
  • Subject area
  • Schedule
  • Format
  • Cancellation policy
  • Refund process
  • Assistance
  • Understanding
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