IELTS Formal Apology Letter
Write a letter to your boss apologising for the recent meeting you missed at work.
1. Apologise for missing the meeting.
2. Explain what happened.
3. Say what you will do to compensate.
Dear Mr Drummond,
I am writing to apologise for the meeting I missed on October 20th about development plans
for the company.
I am sincerely sorry for not being able to attend this meeting. I am aware of the importance of
the meeting but, unfortunately, my absence was unavoidable.
The reason for not attending this meeting was that I had a car accident on the way to work
that day. Although the accident was not serious, I was taken to hospital for a check up and not
allowed to leave until I had been given the all clear from a doctor.
I understand how crucial this meeting was and, therefore, I have asked one of my colleagues,
Sandra Brown, to review the meeting with me after work today. We will go over all
development plans and also people’s roles and responsibilities. By the end of today, I will be
up to speed with all plans.
I hope you will forgive my absence and be assured of my commitment to this company and
its future.
Yours sincerely,
Richard Brollend
