Writing · W1
Read a complete email, then examine its purpose, practical details and courteous request.
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Write an email to a community centre about a cancelled evening computer class. Explain why you enrolled, describe how the cancellation affects you, and request a practical alternative. Aim for about 150–200 words.
161 words, counting space-separated words including the greeting and sign-off.
Hello, I am writing about the computer class. I wanted to learn spreadsheets for volunteering. You cancelled it and that is really bad. I have things to do and I cannot do the other time. Please fix it quickly. A class is important and many people want classes. I paid already. Please tell me what you will do. Thank you.
The revision replaces an unspecified conflict with a concrete availability constraint. The centre can use it when suggesting alternatives. Try this: Replace one vague inconvenience with the time or action it affects.
A specific, courteous request gives the recipient a feasible next action instead of asking them to guess what would help. Try this: Write a request that names one workable option and one fallback.
On the condition that.
An online class would work, provided learners could ask questions.
Choose the right alternative: As long as expresses a similar condition in a more conversational way.
Usage note: Provided introduces a condition here; it does not mean that someone supplied something.
Choose an answer to see the evidence and an explanation for every option. These checks are not a proficiency score.
Answer: Add a relevant detail that helps the listener or reader act.
Evidence: I work until five and cannot regularly leave early.
Your evening cooking class has been cancelled. Write to the centre explaining why you enrolled, how the cancellation affects you and which replacement arrangements would work.
Use your own notes or voice recorder, then check your work: