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

Dear Sir/ Madam, I am writing to inform you

that

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that,

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unfortunately

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unfortunately,

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cannot

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will not

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be able to attend the

interview

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for my course placement. I moved in my homeplace to see my family

and

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, and

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my return

ticked

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ticket

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is next week. I asked the agency to reschedule my

ticked

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ticket

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, but

due to

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a large number of

pepole

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people

traveling

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travelling

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this

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moment

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moment,

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it was impossible. I am really sorry for

this

Linking Words

situation. I have been waiting a long

for

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time for

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this

Linking Words

interview

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and I really need to take part

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course

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the course

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, it is very important for my future studies. I would kindly ask you, if it is possible to arrange

new

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a new

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date for the

interview

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, whenever it is suitable for you,

staring form

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starting from

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the

wedensday

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Wednesday

of next week.

In addition

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, I want to have more information about the rules you follow for the

interview

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, if there is an oral or there is a written test

also

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? And

also

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, what is the length of the

interview

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Please let me know

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your earliest convenience. Yours

faithfuly

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faithfully

, Victoria T.

tahiriv

Aug 16, 2025

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task response

Task response: You tell why you cannot attend, ask for a new date, and ask about the length and any tests. Try to keep the parts clear and short.

coherence

Coherence: Use a clear order. Put one idea in each part. Use simple linking words like first, then, and also.

grammar

Grammar and form: fix mistakes like 'cannot be able', 'homeplace', 'ticked', and 'faithfully'. Use 'Dear Sir/Madam' or 'Dear Admissions Tutor' and 'Yours faithfully'.

task response

Polite tone and a clear aim to join the course.

coherence

You state your reason, say sorry, and ask for a new date and for more info.

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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Linking words
meeting the goal of 7 or more
1
Word repetition
meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
18
Grammar mistakes
detected issues

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 5.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 6.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

7 paragraphs

173 words

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Topic Vocabulary:

regrettably
previous engagement
commitment
unavoidable
sincere apology
reschedule
accommodate
flexibility
adequate preparation
assessment
inconvenience
availability
alternative appointment
invitation
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