14 Feb 2023 IELTS Semi-Formal Letter of Apology
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This IELTS General Training Question Appeared on Feb 14, 2023 in India.
Question: Write a letter to your manager to apologise for missing the project deadline
You have recently missed a project deadline which resulted in your company losing an important client. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
- Apologies for what happened
- Explain why you missed the deadline
- Tell him/her how you will avoid this situation in future.
Answer:
Dear Ms. Roy, I am writing to express my apologies for failing to deliver the project on time, which resulted in termination of the contract by our client, Mr. John Parkinson. I take full responsibility for my actions and the consequent impact on our Company's reputation. I realise that I should have informed you earlier about the challenges I was facing in completing the project on time. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen personal circumstances, I had to take time off, which significantly affected my ability to deliver the work within the given timeframe. Despite my best efforts to catch up on the lost time, I was unable to meet the deadline. I assure you that I will continue to work on honing my time-management abilities and ensure timely communication with the team and you, about any emergencies that are likely to impact my work. I will also make sure to keep you informed of any foreseeable difficulties. I seek your help and support to regain the clients' trust and business. Please accept my sincere apologies. Yours sincerely, Jake Marvin |