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 Wajiju, I am one of your employees that have a position in your company as a communications staff. I am writing
this
letter to inform you that I would like to take
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unpaid leave. My sister's wedding party is on 25th January. My parents are planning to set a big ceremony that
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will invite all of
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members. To do
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, the hall of residence in my hometown has already
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for two days. Due to my obligation as a brother that I would take participation in
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special occasion and I require to away from my task in office commencing on Monday 23rd to Friday 27th January.
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, my job schedule at that time is quite light. There are only two meetings that I should follow, one may be covered by
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Juju as my assistant. He has
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experience previous dealings. To another job is not urgent.
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next
week. I would be grateful if you could allow me to take
this
time off if you have
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, please contact me soon. Yours sincerely,
Mbabibu
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Malibu
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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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