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You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter: - explain your situation - describe your problems - tell him/her when you think you can start

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Dear Ms Barnes, I am writing concerning the position of Assistant Office Manager that I am due to begin next Monday. However, a problem has arisen.
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General Task 1 · Semi-formal letters

Semi-Formal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work·Documents

You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter:- tell the manager your decision and the reason?- describe what you have learnt in your current job?- ask the manager to write you a reference letter?

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Formal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work·Thanks

You cannot go to a company where you received a job offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor. In your letter:- explain why you are declining the offer- express your gratitude- explain why you like your current job very much

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work

You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have changed your previous job- describe your new job- tell him/her your other news

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General Task 1 · Informal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work

You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you changed jobs- describe your new job- tell him/her your other news

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work·Thanks

You recently met the manager of a new company in your city. The manager later offered you a job, but you cannot accept it. Write to the manager. In your letter:- say how you feel about the job offer- explain why you cannot accept it- provide a reference for a friend who might be interested

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You are due to start a new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employer. In your letter: - explain your situation - describe your problems - tell him/her when you think you can start

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You have decided to leave your current job even though you enjoy it. Write a letter to inform your manager of your decision. In your letter:- tell the manager your decision and the reason?- describe what you have learnt in your current job?- ask the manager to write you a reference letter?

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You cannot go to a company where you received a job offer. Write a letter to the HR supervisor. In your letter:- explain why you are declining the offer- express your gratitude- explain why you like your current job very much

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You have recently changed your job and started working for a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you have changed your previous job- describe your new job- tell him/her your other news

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You have recently started work in a new company. Write a letter to an English-speaking friend. In your letter:- explain why you changed jobs- describe your new job- tell him/her your other news

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You recently met the manager of a new company in your city. The manager later offered you a job, but you cannot accept it. Write to the manager. In your letter:- say how you feel about the job offer- explain why you cannot accept it- provide a reference for a friend who might be interested

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