You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. 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. You should write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write your own address.

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I am writing to inform you that I am having some problems with the start of work next week. As you know, yesterday, April 8, I completed the financial
report
for the
last
month and sent it to our main customer by email. But there was one problem, today our general manager told me that we forgot to enter some information there and it is an important part of
this
document. I called our customer and told him that the
report
contained incomplete information and I needed to supplement it with some pages. He agreed to return the
report
and gave us some time.
However
,
due to
this
situation, I can not start making beverage presentations next week. I ask you to give me four days to complete the
report
, and
then
I can begin my presentation.
Your
Correct the word
Yours
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sincerely, Vladimir Belitskii
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task achievement
Provide a clearer explanation of the nature of the problems delaying your start date, such as specifying what specific information was missing and why it's critical.
coherence cohesion
Ensure a more seamless transition between the explanation of the problem and the request for additional time to start work.
task achievement
The letter appropriately details the problem and offers a clear timeline for resolution.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is polite and professional, which is suitable for a formal communication.
coherence cohesion
The letter is well-structured with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph introduces a single idea, contributing to the overall clarity and coherence.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • apologies
  • commencement date
  • postpone
  • urgent matters
  • documentation
  • commitment
  • flexibility
  • adjustments
  • reassurance
  • eager to contribute
  • rectify the situation
  • feasible start date
  • collaboration
  • understanding
  • mitigate
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