You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Apologize for your absence and explain the reasoning Explain why you had to be at the other event Explain what you will do to catch up Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr. Brannagan
Dear Mr. Brannagan,
I am writing to you to express my deep sadness because I will not be able to participate in the integration evening organized by our company. I am very sorry about the situation, but at the same time, I have to be present at my son's school football championship.
My presence is required as I have recently become a school football team trainer. I already have spoken with John, he promised me to record the whole event and I will be able to watch it during the weekend,
additionally
, I spoke with the event organizer and he will send me every presentation, so in my opinion, I will be able to catch up on every detail.
I very much regret that I will not be able to present in person and I know is a very big event indeed, but I believe you will understand my decision. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding any of the above.
Yours sincerelySubmitted by dariusz.slusar on
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complete response
Elaborate slightly more on how you plan to catch up on any missed discussions or networking opportunities at the company event.
logical structure
Consider further breaking down your explanation into clearer sub-points to enhance clarity and logical sequence.
suitable writing tone
Your letter has a polite tone, which is appropriate for addressing a manager.
complete response
You have provided a clear apology and valid reason for your absence.
greeting and closing
The closing of your letter is respectful and maintains good etiquette.
Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
Linking words are very important in your essay.
To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.
Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.
In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite