TOEFL E-mail schrijven: Afspraken plannen & verzetten — Oefenprompts & Strategieën 2026

You are a university student. A mandatory chemistry lab section was just added to your schedule on Wednesday afternoons, which now conflicts with your professor's regular office hours from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. You still need to meet with Professor Davis to discuss your research paper.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Professor Davis

• Explain why you can no longer attend the regular Wednesday office hours.
• Propose two specific alternative times when you are available to meet.
• Express your willingness to adjust to whatever time works best for the professor.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Professor Davis

Onderwerp: Request to reschedule office hours meeting

You are a graduate student. You had a scheduled advising appointment with your academic advisor, Dr. Thompson, next Monday at 10:00 AM. You just received notice of a required orientation session for incoming teaching assistants at the same time.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Dr. Thompson

• Explain why you cannot attend the scheduled Monday appointment.
• Propose two alternative days and times when you are available.
• Ask which option works best for the advisor.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Dr. Thompson

Onderwerp: Request to reschedule advising appointment

You are a graduate student preparing for your thesis defense. Your thesis committee meeting was originally scheduled for Friday, March 27, but one committee member, Dr. Ellis, has a conference that week and cannot attend.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Professor Nakamura

• Explain why the original date no longer works for the committee.
• Propose two new dates that fall within the departmental deadline.
• Ask for guidance on how to proceed with the schedule change.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Professor Nakamura

Onderwerp: Rescheduling thesis committee meeting

You are a university student. You have a one-on-one feedback meeting with Professor Klein scheduled for April 8 at 3:00 PM, but you have just received a summons for jury duty on that same day.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Professor Klein

• Explain the reason you cannot attend the scheduled meeting.
• Suggest two specific alternative dates and express your flexibility.
• Apologize for the inconvenience caused by the change.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Professor Klein

Onderwerp: Need to reschedule feedback meeting — jury duty conflict

You are doing an independent study with Professor Okafor. The professor has moved a guest lecture by Dr. Reyes to Thursday at 11:00 AM, which is the same time as your weekly independent study check-in.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Professor Okafor

• Acknowledge the guest lecture and explain why you want to attend it.
• Propose two alternative days or times for your check-in meeting.
• Confirm that you will have your progress report ready for the new time.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Professor Okafor

Onderwerp: Moving this week's independent study check-in

You are part of a biology study group that has been meeting on Sunday evenings. Two members, Priya and Marcus, have recently started part-time jobs on Sundays and can no longer attend at that time.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Study Group Members

• Explain why the current Sunday meeting time no longer works for the group.
• Suggest two alternative days and times that work for you.
• Ask everyone to share their availability by a specific deadline.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Study Group Members

Onderwerp: Finding a new meeting day for our study group

Your study group agreed to meet at 8:00 AM on Saturdays. You live in off-campus housing with a one-hour commute, making the early start time difficult for you to attend consistently.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Study Group Members

• Explain why the current 8:00 AM start time is difficult for you.
• Propose a specific later time that would still allow a full morning session.
• Express openness to other suggestions from the group.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Study Group Members

Onderwerp: Request to move Saturday study session to a later time

Finals are three weeks away and your study group currently meets once a week on Thursdays. You think the group would benefit from adding a second weekly session to prepare more thoroughly.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Study Group Members

• Explain why you think an additional weekly session would be helpful.
• Propose two possible days and times for the extra meeting.
• Ask the group to share their preferences by a specific date.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Study Group Members

Onderwerp: Adding an extra study session before finals

A member of your economics study group, Diego, has a family commitment for the next two Wednesdays and cannot attend your regular sessions. You want to decide as a group whether to keep the same time or shift temporarily.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Study Group Members

• Explain that Diego will miss the next two sessions and why.
• Present two options: keeping the current time or shifting to a different day.
• Ask everyone to share their preference by a specific time.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Study Group Members

Onderwerp: Adjusting our schedule for the next two weeks

Your study group meets every Wednesday in Study Room 204 at the library, but you just learned it will be closed for renovations for the next two weeks. You need to find an alternative location.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Study Group Members

• Inform the group that the usual meeting room is unavailable and explain why.
• Suggest two or three specific alternative locations on campus.
• Ask the group which option they prefer or if they have other ideas.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Study Group Members

Onderwerp: Library room closed — alternative locations for our sessions

You are the president of the International Film Club, which has about 12 members. Your club needs a meeting room in the student union for weekly planning sessions this semester, starting the week of February 3.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Student Union Office

• Explain who you are and why the club needs a recurring reservation.
• Specify your preferred day, time, and room requirements.
• Offer an alternative time in case your first choice is unavailable.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Student Union Office

Onderwerp: Request for recurring room reservation — Film Club

You reserved Seminar Room B for a career development workshop next Saturday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You just confirmed that one of your presenters needs to share slides and play video clips, so you need a room with audiovisual equipment.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Campus Events Office

• Describe your current reservation and the event details.
• Explain why you need a room with audiovisual equipment.
• Ask to be switched to a suitable room and express flexibility.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Campus Events Office

Onderwerp: Room change request — need AV equipment for workshop

Your department asked you to book a conference room for an end-of-semester celebration. The only available room is on Friday, December 13, but several students have final exams that day and cannot attend.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Ms. Carter

• Explain the scheduling conflict with the only available date.
• Propose two alternative dates that appear to have open time slots.
• Ask the coordinator to confirm a preferred date so you can finalize the reservation.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Ms. Carter

Onderwerp: Alternative dates for department celebration

You represent the Horizon Theater Ensemble and need to reserve a rehearsal space in the performing arts building for a dress rehearsal on Friday, April 4, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Your production requires specific stage and sound equipment.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Mr. Jenson

• State the date, time, and purpose of the reservation.
• Describe the specific space and equipment requirements for the rehearsal.
• Express flexibility and ask about available options.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Mr. Jenson

Onderwerp: Rehearsal space reservation request — April 4

You booked Computer Lab 3 for a coding workshop on Wednesday, March 19, from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and received a confirmation two weeks ago. You just discovered the engineering department has also booked the same lab at the same time.

Schrijf een e-mail aan IT Services Coordinator

• Explain the double-booking situation and provide your confirmation details.
• Ask for help resolving the scheduling conflict.
• Suggest alternative labs or times you would accept.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: IT Services Coordinator

Onderwerp: Double booking in Computer Lab 3 — March 19

You have a health center appointment on Tuesday, March 25, at 9:30 AM. Your history class presentation has just been moved to that exact time, and it counts toward your final grade.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Campus Health Center

• Explain why you need to change your appointment.
• Propose alternative times when you are available.
• Apologize for the short notice and express flexibility.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Campus Health Center

Onderwerp: Request to reschedule appointment — class conflict

You have a career counseling appointment on Thursday, April 3, at 1:00 PM. Your work-study supervisor just informed you that your shift has been moved to Thursday afternoons, creating a direct conflict. You need to meet before the spring career fair on April 10.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Career Services

• Explain the work-study schedule change that created the conflict.
• Suggest two specific alternative times for the appointment.
• Mention why meeting soon is important (upcoming career fair).

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Career Services

Onderwerp: Rescheduling career counseling appointment

You have an appointment with a general writing tutor at the Writing Center on Monday, March 31, at 11:00 AM. You now realize your main concern is structuring the literature review for your senior thesis, so you need a research paper specialist instead.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Writing Center

• Explain why you would like to switch to a different tutor.
• Ask whether a research writing specialist is available.
• Offer flexibility on the time and day if needed to accommodate the change.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Writing Center

Onderwerp: Request to change tutor assignment — research writing

You scheduled a campus tour for your younger sister on Friday, April 11, at 10:00 AM. Her flight has been changed and she will now arrive on Friday evening instead of Thursday night.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Admissions Office

• Explain the travel change that created the conflict.
• Request a new tour date and suggest specific alternatives.
• Apologize for the inconvenience.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Admissions Office

Onderwerp: Request to move campus tour to Saturday

You have a financial aid appointment on Wednesday, April 16, at 2:00 PM. Your statistics midterm exam has just been rescheduled to Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:00 PM, directly conflicting with your meeting. You need to discuss scholarship renewal documents before the April 25 deadline.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Financial Aid Office

• Explain the exam rescheduling that created the conflict.
• Suggest two alternative days for the appointment.
• Mention the upcoming deadline to explain why meeting soon is important.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Financial Aid Office

Onderwerp: Rescheduling appointment — exam conflict

Your student organization is hosting a charity fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, in the student union ballroom from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. You expect approximately 80 guests and need to coordinate food delivery and setup times with the catering company.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Sunshine Catering

• Confirm the date, time, location, and expected number of guests.
• Ask about the catering team's arrival and setup time requirements.
• Inquire about food delivery timing and cleanup logistics.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Sunshine Catering

Onderwerp: Confirming event details and setup time — April 19 fundraiser

Your department's guest speaker lecture by Dr. Gupta is scheduled for Thursday, April 10, the same afternoon as the university-wide spring career fair. You are concerned attendance will be low.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Dr. Morales

• Describe the scheduling conflict and explain your concern about attendance.
• Suggest moving the lecture to a specific new date.
• Offer an alternative date in case the first suggestion does not work.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Dr. Morales

Onderwerp: Possible date conflict — guest lecture and career fair

You are coordinating the fall orientation for incoming graduate students, which runs from August 25 to 27. You have reserved a two-hour slot on Tuesday, August 26, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM for a technology setup workshop led by the IT department.

Schrijf een e-mail aan IT Training Team

• Describe the workshop purpose and the reserved time slot.
• Ask the IT team to confirm their availability for that date and time.
• Inquire about any specific equipment or room setup they will need.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: IT Training Team

Onderwerp: Confirming technology workshop — graduate orientation Aug 26

Your student club's annual showcase night was scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM. The venue just informed you the space is only available from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, requiring everything to shift two hours earlier.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Club Members

• Inform everyone about the venue's time change and the new schedule.
• Ask members to adjust their preparation and arrival times accordingly.
• Request that anyone with a conflict let you know by a specific deadline.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Club Members

Onderwerp: Important time change for showcase night — two hours earlier

You are organizing a panel discussion on climate policy on Friday, May 2, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in Room 301. One panelist, Dr. Langston, will join remotely from Vancouver and needs video conferencing equipment.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Tech Support Team

• Describe the event details and explain which panelist will join remotely.
• Specify the equipment you need (display, webcam, microphones).
• Ask when the tech team can have the equipment tested and ready.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Tech Support Team

Onderwerp: Video conferencing setup needed — May 2 panel discussion

Two of your required courses — Introduction to Linguistics (LING 201) and Statistics for Social Sciences (STAT 210) — have both been moved to Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM. Neither has an alternative section this semester.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Registrar's Office

• Explain the specific scheduling conflict between the two courses.
• Ask for help exploring options to resolve it.
• Offer to visit the office in person if that would be helpful.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Registrar's Office

Onderwerp: Class schedule conflict — two required courses at the same time

You work a Thursday afternoon shift at the library front desk from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. Your sociology professor just assigned a semester-long group project, and your team's only overlapping free time is Thursdays from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Ms. Patterson

• Explain the academic conflict with your current shift schedule.
• Propose two specific alternatives for your work hours.
• Emphasize your commitment to fulfilling your work-study hours.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Ms. Patterson

Onderwerp: Request to adjust Thursday shift — group project conflict

You signed up for a community garden cleanup volunteer event on Saturday, April 5, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A family commitment has come up that same morning and you cannot attend.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Volunteer Coordinator

• Explain why you can no longer attend the scheduled session.
• Ask whether you can switch to a specific alternative date.
• Offer to volunteer at any other upcoming event if needed.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Volunteer Coordinator

Onderwerp: Switching volunteer session to a different date

You are on both the basketball team and the debate team. Due to a gymnasium renovation, basketball practice has been moved to Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 PM, which now overlaps with your debate team rehearsals.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Coach Williams

• Explain how the facility closure created a scheduling overlap.
• Suggest two specific schedule adjustments that could resolve the conflict.
• Emphasize your commitment to the team and willingness to help find a solution.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Coach Williams

Onderwerp: Practice time conflict — basketball and debate overlap

You are about to start a summer internship at Greenfield Labs. The mandatory orientation on May 9 at 10:00 AM conflicts with your organic chemistry final exam review session, which runs from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.

Schrijf een e-mail aan Ms. Huang

• Express your excitement about the internship.
• Explain the specific conflict with your exam review session.
• Ask whether a virtual option or an alternative orientation date is available.

Schrijf zo veel mogelijk en in volledige zinnen.

Aan: Ms. Huang

Onderwerp: Orientation conflict — requesting virtual or alternative option