[MedicalMayhem]

Hi, I'm writing a letter for a work experience placement (second letter), and I'm not sure whether it's "are" or "were" and was hoping that someone could just clarify it. It's as a reminder email.

Thank you for considering me for a placement at the Renal Unit, and I am emailing to see whether you [were] able to accommodate me for work experience.

Is it were or are? (He said to email to 'remind him') I thought are, but friend said were

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[Chumbaniya]

I think you should actually use "will be", since you're interested in whether they will be able to accommodate you in the future, not in the past or present. Most people probably wouldn't bat an eyelid if you used "are" instead, though "were" would be out of place.

[Lobz]

You should have a full stop in the middle, and I hate 'whether'.

Here is your perfect sentence :

"Thank you for considering me for a placement at the Renal Unit. I am emailing to ask if you are able to accommodate me for work experience."

You could say "still able" if it seems to fit your situation better.

Hope that helps

[MedicalMayhem]

(Original post by Chumbaniya)
I think you should actually use "will be", since you're interested in whether they will be able to accommodate you in the future, not in the past or present. Most people probably wouldn't bat an eyelid if you used "are" instead, though "were" would be out of place.

(Original post by Lobz)
You should have a full stop in the middle, and I hate 'whether'.

Here is your perfect sentence :

"Thank you for considering me for a placement at the Renal Unit. I am emailing to ask if you are able to accommodate me for work experience."

You could say "still able" if it seems to fit your situation better.

Hope that helps

Thanks! Shame I had already sent off this email, but thanks again. And I got the placement

For the record, I used "are"