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 Macri, I hope
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letter to request some annual leave off. I have been decided to go back to my country to visit my parents, as I have not been able to see them for 2 years. Due to the covid-19 pandemic restriction, all countries broader was shut.
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, now the government agree to reopen the international flights.
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, I am requesting to start my holidays on 20 Jan 2022 till 30 Jan 2022. I know now is the busy season on the farm but I have no choice
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because my dad hopes that I can go back home to celebrate Chinese New Year with them.
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, I am on leave and I am in the country but I will keep in contact with Ben to ensure all the jobs will be finished on time.
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, I can use video calls to look at the jobs to make sure all young vines have the full-arm roll on the wires. I hope that you can approve my time off, and I promise to you, I will not turn off my phone, so you or Ben can call me at any time. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you Kinds regards June
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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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