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 Sir or Madam, I am writing to request permission for 2 weeks time off from work from
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Monday.I like to attend a
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program
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course which is normally 5 months but on
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it only takes two weeks to undergo the course in a much shorter period. because it is a compressed course we should be there all day.classes start from 8 a.m. and
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till at 5 p.m.
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if I join
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I am not able to be at work for two whole weeks. To remedy the situation,other members of our department accepted to cover my tasks during
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,I will check all of their work after my classes every day to ensure that we won't face any problems in my tasks.
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,as you know,
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directly affects my role for the company and it would be highly beneficial for companies future. I look forward to receiving your reply. Yours sincerely,
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I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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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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