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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.

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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
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. I am not finding
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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
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. To spend
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quality
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 with family in a hectic schedule, I would like to ask you to grant me leave for
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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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