🔥 Today Only: Save 30% on Premium — Offer Ends Soon! - Upgrade Now!
Letter

Band 7+: You were supposed to meet a close friend for their birthday dinner, but you completely forgot and missed it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: - Apologize sincerely for missing the dinner - Explain why you forgot and why you didn't contact them sooner - Suggest a way to make it up to them.

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!
Check it out
Note: Both the topic and the answer were created by one of our users.

Goodevening Nina I am writing to you concerning the plans of our dinner reservation last night.

First let me apologize for not making it to the dinner and not calling and informing you in advance , for that I am deeply sorry. I do not want to make any excuses but I will give you an explanation. Last night after work I came home and completely passed out and lost track of time, by the time i woke up it was already the middle of the night.

I am so sorry for not making it,as you know I was so excited to see you and try this new restauraunt that you were interested in. It was insanely irresponsible of me to stand you up like that and I hope you can forgive me for wasting your time.

To make it up to you how about we get lunch at your favourite brunch spot this Saturday? Consider it my treat.

Miss you and hope to see you soon.

Word Count: 167

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

7
(+/- 0.5)
Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.
Grammar Mistakes: N/A
Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

8
The letter effectively addresses all three required points: it explains why you forgot (falling asleep after work), expresses your feelings about disappointing your friend, and proposes a specific plan to make amends (lunch on Saturday). The tone is appropriately apologetic and warm. Minor lapses include a few punctuation and capitalization errors (e.g., 'Goodevening', 'restauraunt', missing comma after 'in advance'), and the opening could be more formal with a proper salutation. Overall, the task is well covered with only minor omissions in polish.

Coherence & Cohesion

7
The letter is generally well-organized and easy to follow. The opening clearly states the purpose, and the body paragraphs address each bullet point in turn. However, the first sentence lacks a comma after 'Goodevening Nina' and the transition to the explanation could be smoother. The final paragraph could be more clearly linked to the apology, but overall the message is coherent.

Lexical Resource

7
The vocabulary is appropriate and mostly natural, with some good phrases like 'deeply sorry' and 'insanely irresponsible.' However, there are a few informal or slightly awkward choices (e.g., 'passed out,' 'stood you up') that, while acceptable in a personal letter, could be refined for a more sophisticated tone. The range is adequate but not extensive.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

5
There are several grammatical and punctuation errors that affect clarity. For example, 'Goodevening' should be 'Good evening,' and there are missing commas after introductory phrases (e.g., 'First let me apologize' should be 'First, let me apologize'). Also, 'by the time i woke up' should have 'I' capitalized, and 'restauraunt' is misspelled. The sentence 'It was insanely irresponsible of me to stand you up like that and I hope you can forgive me for wasting your time.' is a run-on and could be split. These errors, while not severe, are noticeable and impact the overall accuracy.

Answers On The Same Topic:

You were supposed to meet a close friend for their birthday dinner, but you completely forgot and missed it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: – Apologize sincerely for missing the dinner – Explain why you forgot and why you didn’t contact them sooner – Suggest a way to make it up to them.

hey dear! I hope this letter finds you well. First of all, I want to sincerely apologize for missing our dinner appointment the other night. I feel terrible about it, and I completely understand if you’re upset with me. I hope you will understanding the situation. Honestly the reason I forgot is that I had […]

Band 4+

You were supposed to meet a close friend for their birthday dinner, but you completely forgot and missed it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: – Apologize sincerely for missing the dinner – Explain why you forgot and why you didn’t contact them sooner – Suggest a way to make it up to them.

Dear Ali, I hope this letter finds you well. First of all, I want to sincerely apologize for missing our dinner appointment the other night. I feel terrible about it, and I completely understand if you’re upset with me. The reason I forgot is that I had a very stressful week. On Monday evening, when […]

Band 9

You were supposed to meet a close friend for their birthday dinner, but you completely forgot and missed it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: – Apologize sincerely for missing the dinner – Explain why you forgot and why you didn’t contact them sooner – Suggest a way to make it up to them.

Dear Sam, Hope you are fine. I am extremely sorry that I completely forgot and could’nt show up for the dinner yesterday, which we planned a week ago. This happened because yesterday morning my father had a road accident; while he was walking on pedestrian’s pathway, a car driver who was doing rash driving hit […]

Band 7+

You were supposed to meet a close friend for their birthday dinner, but you completely forgot and missed it. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: – Apologize sincerely for missing the dinner – Explain why you forgot and why you didn’t contact them sooner – Suggest a way to make it up to them.

Dear suraj, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to sincerely apologize for forgetting your birthday last week. i feel terrible because i know how special that day is, and i never intended to disappoint you. unfortunately, i was extremly busy preparing for my final exams and completely lost track of the date. […]

Band 4+
See All

Other Topics:

You are moving out of a rented apartment where you have lived for several years. Write a letter to your landlord. In your letter: tell the landlord that you are leaving thank them for their support during your stay explain what you liked most about living there

Dear John Smith, I am writing to aware you of my leaving at the end of the month. Unfortunately, one of my relatives passed away, and I am willing to change an inhabit in order to be closer to my family. So, swift checking out is required. With regards to apartment condition, I will take […]

Band 6+

You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter ot the railway company. In your letter: 1. describe the item 2. explain where and when you left it 3. say what action you would like the company to take

Dear Sir or Madam, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I lost my international passport on one of your trains that I boarded to Ibadan last week from Lagos, with plate number 123WE. The passport is green in colour with an inscription of the word Nigeria in […]

Band 7+

You are planning a weekend get-together with friends to enjoy some outdoor activities and want to invite a friend who has been busy lately. Write a letter to this friend inviting them to the get-together. You should include details about: - the purpose of the get-together (e.g., hiking, barbecue) - the date, time, and location of the event - any items or equipment they should bring.

Dear Andrew, How are you doing? I hope this letter finds you well. I’m writing to let you know that I am planning a weekend getaway with few friends and I’wll like you to join us. This holiday getaway will be at the Macarthy Beach house in Abraka, Delta State. Initially, I wanted us to […]

Band 7+

You have been unable to attend your evening class for the past two weeks due to unexpected circumstances. Write a letter to your teacher explaining your absence. You should include details about: - the reason for your absence - why you couldn't notify them earlier - how you plan to catch up on the missed coursework.

Dear sir, I am writing to explain why I have been unable to attend my evening English class for the past two weeks.I am sorry for my absences and not informing you earlier. Unfortunately ,I have had long time spend in my personal problems at my home, which required my attention in the evening. As […]

Band 6+

You saw an advertisement for a part-time job at a local library. Write a letter to the library manager and say: • Why you are interested in the job • What experience you have • When you are available to start

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing about an advertisement for a part-time vacancy at your bookstore. I am quite interested in the position because I would like to give back to the society. I have always wanted to make an impact in my community through supporting local businesses. Additionally, it’s proximity to my home […]

Band 7+

Writing task 1 You received a message from the cafe. We are grateful for your support. We want to know about your today visit. - How fast was the service? - Did they answer all your questions with the smile? - What was about new meal? Please give your feelings and recommendations? Task 1.1 - Informal Letter Write a short letter to your friend, who also visit often this cafe In your letter write your feelings and recommendations more than 50 words

Dear Manager, Thank you for giving me opportunity to share my recommendations and feelings about the cafe. The Atmosphere of cafeteria is really pleasant. The menu is great which gives me delicious flavours. I like your workers since they are sociable and work very excellent. I think, you add new meals to the menu which […]

Band 4+
See All
We have detected unusual activity on your device.
Please verify your identity to continue.
Note: This verification step won't sign you in. If you have a premium account, please log in to access the service as usual.
Google/Gmail Verification
Or verify using Email/Code
We've sent a verification code to:
youremail@gmail.com (Not your email?)
Enter it below to complete the verification process.
Ensure your email address is correct, your inbox is not full, and you check your spam folder. If no email arrives, consider using an alternative email.
You will need a Premium plan to perform your action!
Note: If you already have a premium account, please log in to access our services as usual.

Plans & Pricing

Our mission is to make quality education accessible for everyone.
However, to keep our hardworking team running and this service alive, we genuinely need your support!
By opting for a premium plan, not only do you sustain us in achieving the mission, but you also unlock advanced features to enrich your learning experience.

Free

For learners who aren't pressed for time
What's included on Free
100+ Cambridge IELTS Tests
Instant IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 Evaluation (2 times/month)
Instant IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, & 3 Evaluation (2 times/month)
Instant IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 Essay Generator (2 times/month)
500+ Dictation & Shadowing Exercises
100+ Pronunciation Exercises
Flashcards
Other Advanced Tools

Premium

For those serious about advancing their English proficiency, and for IELTS candidates aspiring to boost their band score by 1-2 points (especially in writing & speaking) in just 30 days or less
What's included on Premium
Save Your IELTS Test Progress & Analyze Mistakes By Question Type
Save Your Own Flashcard Sets & Use Them On Any Device
Unlock All Courses, IELTS Tests, Section & Part Practice
Unlimited AI Conversations
Unlimited AI Writing Enhancement Exercises
Unlimited IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 Evaluation
Unlimited IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, & 3 Evaluation
Checked Answers Will Not Be Published
Unlimited IELTS Writing Task 1 & 2 Essay Generator
Unlimited IELTS Speaking Part 1, 2, & 3 Sample Generator
Unlimited Usage Of Advanced Tools & AI Features
Priority Support within 24h (12-month plan only)
Click Here To Explore All Tools →
Limited Time Offer
30% OFF!
Ends in a few hours
Select a plan:
One-Time Payment Excellent Reviews Trusted by 1M+ Learners Unlimited Usage
$16.99 $11.97 for 1 month (only ¢40/day)
$50.99 $25.97 for 3 months (only ¢29/day) $8.66/mo
$101.99 $44.97 for 6 months (only ¢25/day) $7.50/mo
$204.99 $61.97 for 12 months (only ¢17/day) $5.16/mo Priority support!
Get 12 Months — Best Value →
Due to the nature of our service and the provided free trials, payments are non-refundable.