You have invited a friend to visit you next month. Unfortunately, you are not able to meet him/her. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, – Apologize for the change of plans – Explain why you are unable to meet him/her – Suggest another time for him/her to visit.

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Dear April, How are you? I hope you're doing well. First of all, I'm really sorry about changing my plans to visit your place. I was really looking forward to meeting you again, because we haven't met each other for a long time since we met in Japan. Unfortunately, I was crushed by a car , and my bone was broken.
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, my mom was in my car. That's why her bone was broken , and she's been in the hospital right now. I'm really worried about my mom.
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, I have to take care of her to heal and bring some food. I'll focus on my recovery now.
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, I'll let you know when I'm able to go to your place. Probably it takes a
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.
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, I might come back to my job first.
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, when I can take a few days off, I'll visit your house to drink and watch the soccer games. Take care of yourself , and please reply to my message as soon as possible. My friend, Kazuya

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Answer all parts more clearly: say sorry, say why, and give a clear new time.
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Use the right plan in the letter. You should say your friend will visit you, not you will visit your friend.
coherence and cohesion
Keep one main idea in each part. This will make the letter easier to follow.
coherence and cohesion
Use simple link words like First, Because, So, and Next.
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Make the end clear and warm, for example: Please come in July if that is good for you.
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You said sorry and gave a reason for the change.
coherence and cohesion
The letter has a clear start, middle, and end.
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Your greeting and closing are friendly.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Apologize sincerely - 'I am really sorry,' 'Please accept my apologies,' 'It pains me to inform you.'
  • Change of plans - 'Due to unforeseen circumstances,' 'I regret to inform,' 'An unexpected situation has arisen.'
  • Reason for change - 'Unfortunately, I have been called away on business,' 'A family emergency has come up,' 'I have an unavoidable commitment'
  • Assurances - 'Believe me, this was not anticipated,' 'I regret any inconvenience this may cause,' 'I hope you can understand my predicament'
  • Alternative suggestions - 'Could we reschedule your visit to...,' 'How about meeting up during the...,' 'Would it be possible for you to come at a later date?'
  • Eagerness to meet - 'I am eager to catch up,' 'I look forward to our meeting,' 'I am excited at the prospect of seeing you soon.'
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