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Band 8+: You have just finished your master's degree and need to leave your current part-time job to search for full-time employment. Write a letter to your current employer. In your letter explain why you will not pursue a full-time job in his/her company, say why you've enjoyed working for him/her, tell him/her how much longer you will continue to work for him/her.

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Dear Sir,

I am writing to submit my resignation from the current role of a receptionist at your clinic.

I am delighted to inform you that I have successfully completed my Master’s degree in finance. I am extremely passionate about finance, especially about stock markets and I want to steer my career in that direction. I request you to accept this letter as my formal resignation from the position of a receptionist.

I am very grateful for the opportunity you gave me when I was merely a fresher. While working for your clinic, I got to develop my soft skills by communicating with the patients and this has helped me get my dream job at a leading broking firm in the US. I am very thankful for the lovely time I had during my tenure while working for you.

In accordance to my employment contract with you, I will be serving a 60 day notice period and during that time, I will do the needful to train my replacement staff and ensure a smooth transition of the responsibilities.

I wish you and your dispensary lots of success in the future.

Yours Sincerely,

Swaminathan

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three bullet points: it explains the reason for not pursuing full-time employment (career change to finance), expresses enjoyment of the job (developing soft skills, gratitude), and states the notice period (60 days). The tone is polite and professional, and the content is relevant and sufficient. Minor lapses include a slight lack of explicit detail on why the company itself is not suitable for full-time work (though the career direction implies it), and the phrase 'In accordance to' should be 'In accordance with'. Overall, the task is well covered with only minor omissions.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. Each paragraph addresses a specific point from the task: the reason for leaving, appreciation for the job, and the notice period. The flow is logical, and the use of cohesive devices is natural. To achieve a perfect score, consider making the transition between the second and third paragraphs smoother, perhaps by explicitly linking the skills gained to the new job opportunity.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate and varied, with good use of formal language (e.g., 'submit my resignation', 'steer my career', 'grateful for the opportunity'). The letter demonstrates a good range of words and phrases. To reach a band 9, you could incorporate more sophisticated and precise vocabulary, such as 'pursue a career in finance' instead of 'steer my career in that direction', and 'comprehensive training' instead of 'do the needful to train'.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate, with only minor errors. The sentence structures are varied and mostly controlled. For example, 'In accordance to' should be 'In accordance with', and 'I will do the needful' is a bit informal and could be rephrased as 'I will take the necessary steps'. Overall, the letter is well-written and demonstrates a strong command of grammar, but a few minor adjustments would make it flawless.

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