You have been working for a company for more than a few years, and now have decided to leave the company. Write a letter to your company manager saying that you want to leave the company. In your letter explain: what you have learned while working for the company whether you enjoyed working there what your reasons are for leaving
Sample Response
Dear Mr Alfred, I am writing this letter to inform you of my decision to leave Pedagogy Technologies effective from the 2nd of December 2025. I would always be grateful for the opportunities you have given me. I am hoping you would complete the official procedure to discharge me from my responsibilities before the mentioned date. During my tenure of four years, I have enjoyed my work and have learned a great deal. When I joined the company, I was a fresher and did not know much about corporate life. But having spent 4 years with Pedagogy Technologies, I am not only well versed with the technical aspect of Campaign Management but also mastered the methodologies and techniques used in this sector. I am glad to be a part of campaign management and planning. I particularly enjoyed interacting with clients and cherished the success of the team. I have made some good friends and will miss them horribly. Sadly, all good things come to an end, and now I think it is time for me to take a step forward. I have decided to pursue my MBA qualification in marketing and have been selected in one of the UK's best universities. I would like to thank you for providing me with your support and guidance during my tenure with the company. Yours faithfully, Preeti Ghuraiya
IELTS Writing Correction
- 1. Greeting comma Original: Dear Mr Alfred Suggested revision: Dear Mr Alfred, Why it matters: Add a comma after the salutation.
- 2. Date phrase Original: effective from the 2nd of December 2025 Suggested revision: effective 2 December 2025 Why it matters: This is more concise.
- 3. Tense choice Original: I would always be grateful Suggested revision: I will always be grateful Why it matters: Use “will” for a continuing feeling.
- 4. Formal request Original: I am hoping you would complete Suggested revision: I hope you will complete Why it matters: This is more direct.
- 5. Resignation wording Original: discharge me from my responsibilities Suggested revision: release me from my duties Why it matters: This is a standard phrase.
- 6. Natural noun phrase Original: During my tenure of four years Suggested revision: During my four-year tenure Why it matters: This is tighter.
- 7. Professional word Original: I was a fresher Suggested revision: I was a recent graduate Why it matters: “Fresher” is informal/regional.
- 8. Plural noun Original: technical aspect Suggested revision: technical aspects Why it matters: Use plural for multiple aspects.
- 9. Parallel form Original: but also mastered Suggested revision: but have also mastered Why it matters: Keep the present perfect structure parallel.
- 10. Formal tone Original: miss them horribly Suggested revision: miss them greatly Why it matters: This is more professional.
- 11. Professional transition Original: Sadly, all good things come to an end Suggested revision: However, I now feel it is time Why it matters: The original is too dramatic.
- 12. Fixed phrase Original: take a step forward Suggested revision: take the next step Why it matters: This is the standard expression.
Suggested Rewrites
- Dear Mr Alfred Dear Mr Alfred,
- effective from the 2nd of December 2025 effective 2 December 2025
- I would always be grateful I will always be grateful
- I am hoping you would complete I hope you will complete
- discharge me from my responsibilities release me from my duties
- During my tenure of four years During my four-year tenure
IELTS Writing Criteria Scores
Detailed feedback by IELTS writing criterion after the annotated essay.
Task Achievement
The resignation letter covers learning, enjoyment and the reason for leaving, with a respectful tone.
Keep the relevant content, then revise the wording and organisation points highlighted in the essay comments.
Coherence and Cohesion
The order is sensible, but the single-block format reduces formal organisation.
Use clearer paragraphing and smoother links so each bullet point is easy to follow.
Lexical Resource
Vocabulary is professional overall, but some collocations are awkward or too emotional.
Prefer natural collocations and precise topic vocabulary over overformal or translated-sounding phrases.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy
Grammar is mostly accurate, with issues in modals, articles and parallel structure.
Proofread tense, articles, prepositions and sentence boundaries before submitting.