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Resigning in English
Everyday English for resigning. Key line: “Could we talk for a minute? I need to hand in my notice.”
Full script
Lin
Could we talk for a minute? I need to hand in my notice.
Them
Oh, wow. Is everything okay, or did the printer win?
Lin
Everything's fine—I've accepted another job, and I'm really grateful.
Them
I get it. When were you planning to finish up?
Lin
My last day would be the end of this month.
Them
That's fair. We'll miss you—especially whoever fights that printer.
Lin
I'll write clear notes, including the secret tap on its side.
Them
Deal. Your resignation's accepted, and the printer says goodbye.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Start
✓ Could we talk for a minute?Polite way to begin
Start softly first
Resign
✓ hand in my noticeSay you're resigning
Common in UK, understood in US
Reason
✓ I've accepted another job.Reason: new job
Give a clear, simple reason
Wrap-up
✓ finish upcomplete your work
Often used with time for leaving plans
Quick answers
Start: what to say in English
Say “Could we talk for a minute?” — polite way to begin. Start softly first.
Resign: what to say in English
Say “hand in my notice” — say you're resigning. Common in UK, understood in US.
Reason: what to say in English
Say “I've accepted another job.” — reason: new job. Give a clear, simple reason.
Wrap-up: what to say in English
Say “finish up” — complete your work. Often used with time for leaving plans.