You work in an international company. You need to take some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter: explain why you need this time off give details of when you want this time off say who can do your work when you are away

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Smith, I am writing to ask for
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unpaid leave for two weeks. Unfortunately, my sister had a car crash in Thailand and she needs a kidney donor and since I am her closest relative I might be the only one who could save her. I would like to fly out as soon as possible, as her condition is getting worse very fast according to doctor Liu's phone call. I have already booked the
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available flight to Asia and the return tickets as well.
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, the exact period of time of my absence would be two weeks starting from the 21st of January. I will arrive back in the UK in the early morning of the 7th of February and I would be able to start working the same day. Since my colleagues Mr White and Mr Black both have a full overview of my duties, they could very well do my work during the abovementioned weeks.
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, I could be contacted should anything urgent arise. Please consider
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extreme situation I am facing at the moment and allow me to have
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time off work. Yours sincerely, Jane Stafford
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • requesting time off
  • minimal disruption
  • capable colleague
  • cover responsibilities
  • workload management
  • urgent tasks
  • accessible
  • considering your request
  • contribute more effectively
  • appreciate
  • temporary absence
  • proactive planning
  • smooth transition
  • alternative arrangement
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