WorkBeginner
Resigning in English (beginner)
Beginner English for resigning. Key line: “I'd like to *give* my *notice*, Emma.”
Full script
Lin
I'd like to give my notice, Emma.
Them
Oh. Is everything okay?
Lin
Yes, I found a new job.
Them
I see. When is your last day?
Lin
My last day is Friday.
Them
Okay. We'll miss you here.
Lin
Thanks. I even brought tissues.
Them
Keep them. I'm crying first.
Key phrases
The lines worth keeping. Read them once before you go out.
Resign
✓ I'd like to give my notice.Say you are resigning.
Here, notice = notice of resignation
All okay?
✓ Is everything okay?Ask if things are okay.
People often ask the reason first
Last day
✓ When is your last day?Ask about the final workday.
Used to confirm your last day
Miss you
✓ We'll miss you here.Warm goodbye at work.
Polite, gentle goodbye
Quick answers
Resign: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to give my notice.” — say you are resigning. Here, notice = notice of resignation.
All okay: what to say in English
Say “Is everything okay?” — ask if things are okay. People often ask the reason first.
Last day: what to say in English
Say “When is your last day?” — ask about the final workday. Used to confirm your last day.
Miss you: what to say in English
Say “We'll miss you here.” — warm goodbye at work. Polite, gentle goodbye.