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 hope
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letter finds you well
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I am writing to you
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letter in regards to a part-time
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I recently booked at your college
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I want to cancel.
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,Esther Osei Duah is my full name.I booked for a part-time program at Wakefield
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on 24th July,2025.My booking ID was 6008912 for a phlebotomy
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,I have changed my mind and
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need to cancel the phlebotomy
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I booked earlier.
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is because the tuition fee required is too expensive.
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,my company has promised to
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me on
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course
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without a cost.
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will help me save money. I want to apply for a different program to study.Is it possible if I book for moving and handling
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I will be glad to change to
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advancement because it is
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and
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will require only one month to complete it. I hope to hear from you soon. Yours sincerely Esther.

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structure
Use 2-3 short paragraphs. One for cancellation details, one for the reason, one for asking about a new course.
greeting and closing
Include your full name and contact details at the end. Use a proper closing like 'Yours sincerely' and your full name.
task response
Clearly state you want to cancel the current course and name the new course you wish to take. Ask for the next steps.
grammar
Check spelling and punctuation, capitalise course names, and keep sentences short and clear.
style
Avoid repeating phrases and keep one idea per sentence where possible.
tone
Polite and respectful tone throughout the letter.
content
Includes key facts like course name and booking ID.
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Shows willingness to switch to a cheaper option.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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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