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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 a letter to request you about the break I need from work for ten
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 and spend some family time. I am not finding time to spend moments with children daily because of work pressures. I would like to plan for a holiday vacation, as my children have Diwali vacation for a period of fifteen
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. In order to spend
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 quality life 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. 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
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 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
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 if leave is granted for a period of ten
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. As soon as I return back, I will complete all my jobs at the earliest. Yours sincerely Goerge Thomas
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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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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