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You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter: - say which part-time course you booked - explain why you need to cancel your booking - ask about booking a different course

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Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to cancel my enrollment in the part-time course “Introduction to Photography” scheduled to begin on May 15th, 2024. Unfortunately, due to a recent family emergency, I will be out of town for an extended period and unable to attend the course as initially planned.
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I regret to inform you that I must cancel my enrollment in the part-time course “Business Management Essentials,” which was scheduled to commence on the 15th of May, 2024. An unexpected health issue has arisen, requiring me to undergo treatment that will conflict with the course schedule.
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am Emily Jones, and I am formally writing to request the cancellation of my booking for the Evening Photography Course at your college, which was scheduled to begin on March 15th. Unfortunately, due to unexpected work commitments at my office, I will no longer be able to attend the course as planned.
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You recently booked a part-time course at a college. You now need to cancel your booking. Write a letter to the college administrator. In your letter: - say which part-time course you booked - explain why you need to cancel your booking - ask about booking a different course

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