Use the greeting, sign-off and paragraph plan below for this formal letter, write it on a 20-minute timer, then compare it with a band-8 model letter.
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
You have decided to leave your job after three years.
Write a letter to Ms Kowalski, your manager. In your letter
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear Ms Kowalski,
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A letter to a named person ends Yours sincerely, followed by your full name.
Spend the first few minutes planning, then write.
0 words of 150 minimum
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Dear Ms Kowalski,
I am writing to inform you formally that I am resigning from my position as senior accountant. In accordance with my contract, my last day will be 30 June, which gives the company one month's notice.
This has not been an easy decision. I have enjoyed my three years at the company, and I have learned a great deal from you and from the team. However, I have been offered a position in another city, with greater responsibility in a financial planning team, and I feel that this is the right moment to take the next step in my career. My family and I have also decided to move closer to my parents.
I want the transition to be as smooth as possible. I am happy to prepare a detailed handover document, to train my replacement and to finish all the current projects before I leave, including the annual audit. If it would be useful, I can also stay a little later in the month.
Thank you for all the support you have given me, and for the opportunities I have had here.
Yours sincerely,
Elena Vasquez
| Phrase | Meaning |
|---|---|
| I am writing to explain the circumstances surrounding | formal opening for an explanation |
| The reason for this was | introduce a cause |
| As a result of | show a consequence |
| Please let me know if you require any further clarification. | offer to explain more |
| I would like to clarify that | make something clear |
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