5.4 Formal Email | Practice Assignments

Choose one topic and write a formal email (at least 170 words)

1. Request for Course Information

You are interested in attending a professional training course. Write an email to the course coordinator. In your email:

• explain why you are interested in the course
• ask about the schedule and duration
• ask about the registration procedure

2. Request to Change an Appointment

You have a meeting scheduled with your supervisor next week, but you will not be available. Write an email to your supervisor. In your email:

• explain why you cannot attend the meeting
• apologise for the inconvenience
• suggest a new date and time

3. Complaint About Accommodation

You are staying in accommodation provided during a training course, but there are several problems. Write an email to the accommodation manager. In your email:

• describe the problems
• explain how they affect your stay
• request a solution

4. Request for Information About a Conference

You are considering attending a professional conference. Write an email to the event organiser. In your email:

• introduce yourself and your position
• ask about the programme and speakers
• ask about the participation fee and registration deadline

5. Thank You for Professional Support

Your department recently received help from another organisation. Write an email to their representative. In your email:

• thank them for their support
• explain how their assistance helped your team
• express interest in future cooperation