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You work for a company and have recently decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter: - explain why you are writing - explain why you have decided to leave the company - tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing this letter to inform you about my decision not to continue serving your company. After giving a lot of thought and consideration to my current situation, I have finally decided to leave your company, effective from 1st of August 2025, and pursue another course of plan and career in future.
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Dear Sir or Madam, I have been working in your company as a software engineer since 2020 and it is an absolute honour to have been a part of this great company. I am writing to inform you that I have decided to discontinue my service effective from September 01, 2025.
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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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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Informal Letter Task 1

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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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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Formal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work·Thanks

You were offered to join a company but for some reason, you can not join there. Write a letter to the HR Manager of the company. In your letter:- explain the reason why you are declining the offer- express your gratitude- explain why you like your current job so much

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

Formal Letter Task 1

Notification·Work

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

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General Task 1 · Formal letters

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Notification·Work

You have decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. Include the following in your letter:- Explain why you are writing- Explain why you have decided to leave the company- Tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment

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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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You work for a company and have recently decided to leave your current employment. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter: - explain why you are writing - explain why you have decided to leave the company - tell your employer what you plan to do after leaving your present employment

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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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