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

Letter

Band 9: You've been invited to a friend's wedding but unfortunately, you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend explaining why you can't make it. You should include details about: - express your happiness for them - explain your reason for not being able to attend - extend your best wishes and suggest an alternative way to celebrate with them

See all user-written answers on this topic

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.

I hope you are doing well. First of all, congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I was thrilled when I received your invitation, and I truly appreciate being included in such a special occasion.

However, I am extremely sorry to inform you that I will not be able to attend your wedding. I feel very disappointed because you are one of my closest friends, and I have always imagined being there to celebrate this important milestone with you. I understand how meaningful this day is, and I feel awful about missing it.

The reason I am unable to attend is that my daughter has been unwell for the past few days. Her condition requires constant care and regular visits to the doctor, so I cannot leave her alone at this time. As a parent, I need to stay with her until she fully recovers.

Once she feels better, I would love to meet you and your partner to celebrate your marriage. I am planning to visit you after the wedding and take you both out for dinner. I also have a special gift for you.

I hope you understand my situation. Wishing you a beautiful wedding day and a happy married life ahead.

Best wishes,

[Your Name]

Word Count: 206

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

9

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

wedding: 4

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

9

The letter appropriately satisfies the requirements of the task. It clearly explains the writer's feelings about missing the wedding, the reason for their absence, and their plans to celebrate with the friend in the future. The tone is sincere and apologetic, and the explanation is reasonable and well-articulated.

Coherence & Cohesion

9

The letter demonstrates excellent coherence and cohesion. The message is easy to follow, with smooth transitions between ideas. Paragraphing is well-managed, contributing to the overall clarity of the letter.

Lexical Resource

9

The letter showcases a wide range of vocabulary used accurately and appropriately. The language is natural and sophisticated, enhancing the overall quality of the writing.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

9

The letter exhibits a wide range of grammatical structures with full flexibility and control. Grammar and punctuation are used appropriately throughout, contributing to the letter's clarity and effectiveness.

Answers On The Same Topic:

You’ve been invited to a friend’s wedding but unfortunately, you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend explaining why you can’t make it. You should include details about: – express your happiness for them – explain your reason for not being able to attend – extend your best wishes and suggest an alternative way to celebrate with them

Hi Stive, I was really surprised when I found out that you’re getting married in September! Thank you very much for your invitation to the wedding ceremony! I feel really sorry for not being able to attend your party. I’m afraid I’ll have to miss your wedding day because I have an appointment at the […]

Band 9

You’ve been invited to a friend’s wedding but unfortunately, you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend explaining why you can’t make it. You should include details about: – express your happiness for them – explain your reason for not being able to attend – extend your best wishes and suggest an alternative way to celebrate with them

Dear Carol, I hope this message finds you well. First of all, thank you for inviting me to your wedding dinner party on this Sunday and I also would like to congratulate both of you. Unforturnately, I might not be able to attend the ceremony as my initial flight schedule was changed to one day […]

Band 4+

You’ve been invited to a friend’s wedding but unfortunately, you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend explaining why you can’t make it. You should include details about: – express your happiness for them – explain your reason for not being able to attend – extend your best wishes and suggest an alternative way to celebrate with them

Hello, Hope you are doing well.Firstly i would like to congratulate you on your wedding its gives me immense happiness that you are getting enagaged.I regret to inform you that I won’t be able to attend your wedding due to prior commitments. My child is unwell, she has been suffering with weakness and low haemoglobin […]

Band 5+

You’ve been invited to a friend’s wedding but unfortunately, you are unable to attend. Write a letter to your friend explaining why you can’t make it. You should include details about: – express your happiness for them – explain your reason for not being able to attend – extend your best wishes and suggest an alternative way to celebrate with them

Dear John, Hope you doing well. It been a long time since I heard from you. I am really thankful for inviting me to your wedding. First of all, I would congratulate for your wedding dated on December 20. Unfortunately, I would not be able to attend your wedding and would like to apologise to […]

Band 5+

See All

Other Topics:

You recently moved to a new apartment. Write a letter to your landlord about a problem in the apartment. In your letter: • explain what the problem is • describe how it affects you • say what you would like the landlord to do

Dear sir, I am writing to inform you of the detrimental condition of my new house. Firstly, the windows are broken and havent been fixed. however, the wadrope is badly damaged and as a result i havent been able to arrange my personal belongings such as cloths , shoes, and my luggagges. This is currently […]

Band 4+

You recently ordered a small item online but when it arrived it was unusable. Write a letter to the company that sold you the item. In the letter: - Give details about the order you made - Explain what was wrong with the item - Tell the company what you want them to do about it

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to complain about a smartphone that I ordered online from your company, as it arrived in an unusable condition and did not function properly. I ordered a Galaxy A56 last week after seeing the features advertised on your website. In particular, your company described it as a high-quality […]

Band 9

You have recently started a new hobby that you are very passionate about. You want to tell a former colleague about it. Write a letter to your former colleague. In your letter: - explain what the new hobby is - describe why you started doing it - invite them to join you for an activity related to this hobby sometime soon.

Dear Jane, I hope you are doing well. I’m writing to inform you about my newly found hobby, which is cooking and it has become a big part of my life. I would wish to encourage you to try it too. As I mentioned earlier, my intrest nowadays is cooking, and I fancy in it […]

Band 6+

You accidentally left a window open in your friend's apartment while they were away, and a storm caused water damage to their furniture. Write a letter to your friend apologizing for the damage. In your letter: explain what happened and when you realized the issue; express why you are sorry for not taking proper care; describe what you intend to do to help repair or replace the damaged items.

Dear Ria, I am writing to apologize for the damage caused during my stay in your apartment. I will summarize about the whole incident so that you have a proper understanding about the situation. Recently, I have stayed in your flat to spend some days during my holidays. I opened the windows in the hall […]

Band 6+

You saw an advertisement for a paid internship at a small marketing agency, which offers flexible hours fitting your university schedule. Write a letter to the agency's HR manager to apply for the internship. Include details about: - which internship position you are applying for - why you are a suitable candidate, including any relevant skills - when you can begin the internship and your weekly availability.

Dear HR Manager I am writing to apply for the paid Marketing Intern position at your agency, which I saw advertised recently. I am very interested in this opportunity because the flexible working hours would fit well with my university schedule. I believe I am a suitable candidate because I am hardworking, organized, and eager […]

Band 7+

You have recently moved to a new appartement, but you have noticed that some of the kitchen appliance are not working correctly. write a letter to your landlord requesting repaires. You should include details about: - which appliance are faulty and what the specific problems are - how this is affecting your daily life - when you would like the repairs to be completed

Dear Drake Management, I am writing to complain about serveral issues in my apartment. I have been recently moved to 2 silver maple court last month in Brampton. Firstly, the water heater has not been working properly for the last two weeks, making it diffcult to take hot showers, especially in the morning. Secondly, there […]

Band 5+

See All