Cancelling a Part-Time College Course Booking

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 You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

Annotated response

7 correction notes

I regret to inform you that I must cancel my enrollment in the part-time course “Business Management Essentials,” which was scheduled to commence . An unexpected health issue , requiring me to undergo treatment that will the course schedule.

While this decision , I would greatly appreciate your that might better align with my recovery timeline. Expanding my knowledge in business management remains a priority for me, as I believe it will be instrumental in achieving my long-term career goals. I am committed to exploring alternative options that will allow me to continue my education while also prioritizing my health and well-being.

Thank you for your understanding and assistance in this matter. I value the educational opportunities provided by your institution and look forward to the possibility of enrolling in a suitable course in the near future that meets both my academic interests and personal needs during this challenging time.

Sincerely,

Sakshi Mehta

Overall assessment

Why this response received Band 7.5

The letter communicates the cancellation clearly and maintains a courteous formal tone. Its strongest feature is the confident control of complex grammar and precise vocabulary when explaining the health-related scheduling problem. The enquiry about similar offerings is relevant, but repeated statements about educational ambitions take space that could make the practical request more specific. Following the prescribed salutation and tightening this repetition would strengthen an already effective response.

IELTS criteria

How each score was decided

Task Achievement

7.0

The course and cancellation reason are clearly identified, and the request for guidance on similar courses appropriately asks about an alternative. The required opening is changed, and the alternative-course request remains broad while substantial space is devoted to general educational aspirations.

Coherence and Cohesion

7.0

The letter progresses logically from cancellation to alternatives and a polite closing, with clear paragraph boundaries. Repeated references to continuing education, future enrolment, and personal needs make the second half less concise.

Lexical Resource

8.0

Precise expressions such as “conflict with the course schedule” and “recovery timeline” support an appropriately formal tone. The vocabulary is flexible, although several phrases about educational goals are more elaborate than this practical request needs.

Grammatical Range and Accuracy

8.0

Complex sentences, relative clauses, and participial constructions are handled accurately throughout. There are no significant grammatical errors, and punctuation supports the meaning even in the longer sentences.

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