You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your senior director. In your letter ● apologise for what happened •● explain why you missed the deadline •● tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
Dear Mr Smith
The reason I am writing to you is to excuse and solve a problem with my missed project.
First of all, I want to apologise for letting you down and losing a potentially important client. I cannot express my feelings correctly, but I deeply regret what happened.
Secondly
, I want to explain to you why I did not make the project on time. The main reason is that my best friend passed away. After that, I felt desperate and overwhelmed. I went to his funeral and supported his mother, who also
felt depressed. I lost my appetite and could not think about work. That is
why I just forgot about my responsibility. In addition
, I was scared that you would be upset if I did not do my task. Therefore
, I did not say anything and I regret not doing so.
To sum up
, I can assure you that this
was the last
time we encountered such
an unacceptable situation. Moreover
, I learned a lot from this
. If something happens in the future, I will immediately text you or my colleagues to inform everyone about obstacles.
Thank you for your time and understanding. I look forward to your reply
KseniiaSubmitted by ksrnnn on
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Task Achievement
You've effectively ranged your letter across all three points, offering clear apologies, explanations, and solutions. In future, try to provide a bit more detail about preventive measures to further enhance your response.
Coherence & Cohesion
To enhance coherence, consider using more linking words or phrases between sentences and paragraphs for smoother transitions. Although your structure is good, more varied connectors could enhance the flow.
Tone
You used a respectful and formal tone appropriate for writing to a senior director, effectively meeting the tone requirement for the task.
Structure
Your letter is well-structured, having a clear introduction, body paragraphs addressing the task bullets, and a conclusion. This organization aids in making your letter coherent and easy to follow.
The Closing
The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.
Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.
Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)
- Yours faithfully,
Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)
- Yours sincerely,
Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)
- Best regards,
- Warm wishes,