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You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Explain why you want to take time off work? Give details of the amount of time you need. Suggest how your work could be covered while you are away.

Dear
Mr.
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 James, I am writing
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 letter to request you about the break I need from work for
ten
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days
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 and spend some family
time
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. I am not finding
time
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 to spend
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 with children daily because of work pressures.
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, I would like to plan for a holiday vacation for
ten
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days
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, as my children have Diwali vacation for a period of fifteen
days
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. To spend
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quality
time
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 with family in a hectic schedule, I would like to ask you to grant me leave for
ten
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 from 25th October to 5th November.
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, we may book our tickets to Goa. During my absence, I would request one of my colleagues to handle the works. In case of emergency in technical issues if any, I will be available on call for the resolutions. I will be communicating through
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 only when required. I would be grateful to you if leave is granted for a period of
ten
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days
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. As soon as I return I will complete all my jobs at the earliest. Yours sincerely Goerge Thomas

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Respectful greeting (e.g., 'Dear [Manager's name],')
  • Time off, absence, leave of absence
  • Personal circumstances, compelling reason
  • Duration, number of days/weeks
  • Cover duties, delegate tasks, work handover
  • Alternative arrangements, contingency plans
  • Preparation, advance work, assistance
  • Gratitude, appreciate, understanding
  • Inconvenience, minimal disruption
  • Request approval, formally request
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