Writing A2: Changing Plans with a Friend
Daily life
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A2 | Writing | 12 min
Writing Task: Changing Plans with a Friend
You and your friend Hoa planned to see a movie on Saturday at 3 pm. Now you cannot go. Write a message or an email to Hoa. Write 60-90 words.
You and Hoa planned to see a film on Saturday at 3 p.m. Now you cannot go. Write a message or email to Hoa (60-90 words). Choose your own reason and new time.
Check your message
- ☐ I write 60-90 words, with the greeting and my name.
- ☐ I say sorry.
- ☐ I give a reason.
- ☐ I suggest a new day and time.
- ☐ I ask if the new plan is OK.
- ☐ I use short, clear sentences and link ideas with "because" or "so".
Useful phrases
- "I'm sorry, but ..."
- "I have to ..."
- "Can we ... instead?"
- "How about ...?"
- "Let me know."
Your Message to Hoa
Write your message in the box (60-90 words).
Write your message or email in the box below (60-90 words), including the greeting and your name.
____ (Hi Hoa,)This is an open answer. The model answer shows only one way to reply; you can use a different reason and time.
Model answer and useful phrases
Example message
Hi Hoa,
I'm really sorry, but I can't come to the movies on Saturday. I have to work all afternoon because my colleague is ill. I wanted to see the movie with you, and I feel bad about it.
Can we go on Sunday instead? The movie starts at four o'clock. I can meet you at the movie theater at half past three. Is that OK for you?
Let me know soon.
Thanks,
Minh
| Phrase | Meaning | Example in another situation |
|---|---|---|
| I'm really sorry, but I can't come | says sorry and that you cannot come | I'm really sorry, but I can't come to your party. |
| I have to work | says you must work | I have to work on Sunday. |
| I feel bad | says you feel bad | I feel bad about the mistake. |
| Can we go on Sunday instead? | asks to go on Sunday instead | Can we have lunch on Friday instead? |
| I can meet you at | suggests a place or a time to meet | I can meet you at the bus stop. |
| Is that OK for you? | asks if the plan is OK for your friend | We can start at nine. Is that OK for you? |
| Let me know soon | asks for an answer soon | Let me know soon if you can come. |
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