General Writing Task 1IELTS Writing

General Writing Sample Task 1 #73 – Complaint letter

You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled. Write a letter to the School Principal.

You are a student at a language school in New Zealand studying Business English. Part of the course is a summer work placement programme. Unfortunately, you have just learnt from the school that this programme has now been cancelled.

Write a letter to the School Principal. In your letter:

    • state your reason for writing
    • describe the problem and your concerns
    • explain what you would like the Principal to do.

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses.


 

Model answer 1

Dear Mr John Doe,

I am writing this letter to express my deep disappointment with the news that the work placement programme has been cancelled this summer.

One of the main reasons I chose to study Business English at your school in July and August was the chance to participate in the work placement programme. There are many English schools in California that offer Business English, but not many who offer the chance to go and work in a local company as part of the course programme. Your school is more expensive than the competition, but I was happy to pay extra because I thought the course programme was better quality. Now however, I am very unhappy because I have spent a lot of money and I am not getting the course I want.

As the course programme is now very different to the one advertised, I would like to request a full refund of the money I have paid for this course. I will try to contact other schools in California, or maybe New York, which run Business English courses and can guarantee a work placement as part of the course.

I look forward to receiving your reply.

Yours Sincerely,
IELTSSelfStudy

(202 words)

 

Model Answer 2

Dear Mr John Doe,

I am writing this letter with regards to express my disappointment in hearing that the work placement programme held every summer has vanished this year.

One of the main reasons I chose your school, among the many, in New Zealand was because of the work placement programme offered under my Business English course. I am majorly concerned about losing the opportunity to gain practical insights into my course along with the chance to develop and engage with local people by utilising my course knowledge. I particularly selected your school and incurred extra expenses for this golden chance of placements, and if this is not getting offered- then I am been frauded.

I would therefore humbly request if you could possibly look into reopening the summer placement programme again, otherwise, I should be getting my money back as I am not getting offered based on what was advertised.

I will look forward to your response.

Yours Sincerely,
IELTSSelfStudy

Model Answer 3

Dear Mr John Doe,

I am a student at West Campus school; currently learning Business English. I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction with the recent changes in our course program.

I have chosen this course only because It was offering summer work placement as a part of its program. However, yesterday students were notified that work placement was cancelled. Personally, I was upset with the changes; hence, an opportunity to apply in practice everything that I learn is of overriding importance for me. There are other courses that suggest this opportunity.

I am afraid that I have to claim a 50% refund of my payment since this course is not the one I paid for anymore. I want to look for another program that can guarantee summer work placement. Hope you can understand my concerns and .

I look forward to your reply and a resolution to my problem.

Yours Sincerely,
IELTSSelfStudy

 

Model Answer 4

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am IELTSSelfStudy, pursuing a business English course from your school, writing this letter in connection with the cancellation of the summer work placement program. I am totally in disbelief after learning about this as I was very well prepared and was enthusiastic about this opportunity furthermore, It could have had a major impact on my perplexed mind in terms of choosing a profession which is merely a dilemma for me right now as I have not experienced any job opportunities; however, I believe that this was the most imperative time of learning and exploring the different professional roles.

Moreover, I am also a strong advocate of the fact that the placement program would have improved our confidence and could have polished our communication skills with us gaining the requisite knowledge which is vital for succeeding in this competitive world.

Ultimately all the repercussions of the cancellation, outweigh the advantages a student will experience. Needless to say, I would request you to kindly resume this program to help us get the economic avalanche of benefits for our future endeavors.

I hope you will take my request into your consideration and revert me at the earliest.

Yours sincerely,
IELTSSelfStudy

 

Model Answer 5

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter to appraise you with a problem which is unavoidable; I am one of the final year students with elite grades throughout all the semesters in your college St. Martin’s in New Zealand. As earlier I had successfully enrolled for a language course and completed it a few weeks ago, now I got to know that course has been abandoned by the committee.

However, I had given up my part-time job for this course as it will help me to fetch a job during placement, as of now authority is not answering properly and lack a piece of conclusive information about the further updates .

I would like you to promulgate guidance for further updates, as there are many students who are in dilemma. We all do not know what to do and how to do further process. I would request you to allow us to receive the degree in this course so we can have proper knowledge of that particular subject.

Hoping for a prompt response in this matter!

Yours faithfully,
IELTSSelfStudy

 


TIPS


Useful language

Purpose of letter

  • I am writing to…
    • suggest that…
    • complain about…
    • explain…
    • invite you to…
    • thank you for…
    • apologise for…
    • ask for your help with…
    • apply for…
    • give advice about…
    • say how sorry I am about/that…

Polite requests

  • I would appreciate it if you would/could…
  • I would be grateful if you would/could…

Saying ‘No’ politely

  • I’m afraid that…
  • I’m sorry that…

Ending

  • I look forward to hearing from you soon.
  • I hope to hear from you in the near future.

Leave a Reply

Back to top button
Ads Blocker Image Powered by Code Help Pro

Ads Blocker Detected!!!

We have detected that you are using extensions to block ads. Please support us by disabling these ads blocker.

Powered By
Best Wordpress Adblock Detecting Plugin | CHP Adblock
error: Content is protected !!