You forgot your friend Emma’s birthday.

You forgot your friend Emma’s birthday. ⇨ apologize for forgetting ⇨ explain why you forgot ⇨ promise to make it up

Band 9 Sample Letter:

Dear Emma,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to express my heartfelt apologies for forgetting your birthday last week. I realise this was an important day for you, and I feel genuinely embarrassed that I allowed it to slip my mind.

The past two weeks have been unusually hectic at work, as I was finalising a major project with a tight deadline. Unfortunately, I became so consumed by meetings and late nights that I completely lost track of dates. This is no excuse, of course, but I wanted you to know the reason.

I truly regret missing the opportunity to celebrate with you. To make it up, I would love to take you out for a special dinner this weekend at your favourite Italian restaurant, and perhaps we can catch that new movie you’ve been wanting to see.

Once again, I am very sorry for my oversight, and I promise it will not happen again.

Warm regards,
Daniel