You are due to start new job next week but you will not be able to because you have some problems. Write a letter to your new employeer. In your letter: •Explain your situation •Describe your problems •Tell him or her when you think you can start.

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Dear Sir, I hope
this
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letter finds you well. I am writing
this
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letter to let you know that I am a new
recuit
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recruit
at your firm, who was asked to join on March 1.
However
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, I am unable to join my post in time, owing to some family issues. As a matter of fact, my mother suffered a Heart Attack two days ago and she
is
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was
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admitted to a hospital. I am
elder
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the elder
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of all my siblings,
therefore
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, I am responsible
to look
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for looking
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after her in
hospital
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the hospital
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. The doctor
has
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apply
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performed
a
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apply
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surgery on her yesterday ,
hence
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, I cannot leave her alone
in
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at
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this
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crucial time and, because of these unavoidable
circumstances
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circumstances,
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I cannot come to the office.
According to
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the Cardiologist, she is responding well to the treatment and they will discharge her by next week.
Therefore
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, I could report to my duty on March 13. I hope you will understand my situation and allow me
join
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to join
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a little late. I am looking forward to hearing from you Yours faithfully, Jatinder.
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Coherence and Cohesion
Make sure to divide your letter into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific topic or point, to enhance clarity and coherence.
Task Achievement
Ensure you provide a clear and concise closing statement or request to reinforce the purpose of your letter.
Task Achievement
The letter has a polite and formal tone, suitable for corresponding with an employer.
Coherence and Cohesion
The letter follows a logical structure, starting with the explanation of the situation and following with details and a proposed solution.
Coherence and Cohesion
Both greeting and closing are appropriately formal, enhancing the professionalism of the letter.

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

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