Letter

Band 5+: You have decided to change your profession and want to resign from your current job. Write a letter to the manager. In your letter: • Tell him about your decision and its reasons; • Explain what you have learnt from your current job and how you feel about leaving it; • Ask for a letter of reference. Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses.

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Dear Mrs. Muugii,

I am writing to resign from my work in order to try a new field.

My name is Sarah John, and I am working in your finance team as a financial analyst. I have worked here for four years. Since, I developed my financing skills and gained a lot of experience in bank, I want to pursue my career in company as a data analyst.

Since this is my first job, you taught me a lot from the beginning that how manage my works, do financial planning and do calculations. I am glad your support and patience. I cannot imagine that I could not come here without you. And I really enjoy working with the amazing team.

Could you write a letter of reference for my next job? If you could that, I would extremely glad you. This helps me a lot, because there my applicants there.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Your sincerely,

Sarah John

Word Count: 161

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Overall Band Score

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Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
Consider using more varied and advanced words.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
No noticeable repetition! Great job!

Task Response

The letter addresses all three bullet points required by the task. The candidate clearly states the intention to resign, explains the reason (moving to data analysis), reflects on the skills learned, and requests a reference. However, the response could be improved by refining the tone and clarity. Some sentences are slightly awkward or grammatically imprecise (e.g., 'If you could that, I would extremely glad you'), which affects the professional flow expected in a formal resignation letter. To improve, focus on using more standard professional collocations and ensuring that the connection between ideas is smoother. For example, instead of 'Since, I developed...', use 'Having developed my financial skills...' to create a more sophisticated structure.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter follows the required structure and addresses all three bullet points, which helps the reader follow the purpose of the letter. However, the progression of ideas is sometimes interrupted by awkward phrasing and incorrect sentence connections (e.g., the use of 'Since' at the start of sentences). To improve, focus on using cohesive devices like 'Furthermore,' 'Additionally,' or 'Therefore' to link your thoughts more smoothly, and ensure that each paragraph has a clear, singular focus.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is functional and allows the reader to understand the basic message, but it is quite limited and repetitive. There are several instances of incorrect word usage (e.g., 'financing skills' instead of 'financial skills', 'there my applicants there'). To reach a higher band, try to use more professional and varied business vocabulary, such as 'transitioning to a new industry,' 'valuable insights,' or 'professional recommendation' instead of simpler terms. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Grammatical errors are frequent and occasionally make certain sentences difficult to interpret (e.g., 'If you could that, I would extremely glad you'). There are issues with sentence structure, article usage (e.g., 'in bank' instead of 'in a bank'), and prepositional errors. I recommend practicing complex sentence structures and reviewing subject-verb agreement. Pay close attention to the construction of conditional sentences (If... then...) and ensure that your verb tenses are consistent throughout the letter.

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