You work for an international company and need to take some time off work to celebrate a family event. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter ● give details of the family event and why it is important you attend ● say how much time you will need away from the office ● suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Dear Ross, Hope you are doing well. I'm writing
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letter to inform you that I need to take time off from work to celebrate a family
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. We are going to celebrate my younger brother's birthday in my farmhouse coming
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as he is returning after 2 years from abroad and
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event
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would be a surprise for him. We want to make
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event
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special for my brother and that's why
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event
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is important for me to attend. I need a break off for 3 days as I want to spend some time with my brother and I want to take him out for dinner and some other good places and I hope you can provide me with
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leave for 3 days in the following
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. I understand my absence will affect
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our work, I'm shifting all my important meetings and presentations
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so that my workload will be easy
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. I will be available online so that if any urgency occurs you can directly contact me and I can join our team. I hope you accept my request and allow me time off for 3 days. Yours Sincerely, John
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Dear [Manager's Name]
  • I am writing to inform you
  • I would like to request
  • my presence is required
  • celebrate an important family event
  • a significant milestone
  • attendance at this event is crucial
  • I understand the importance of my role
  • I kindly request
  • leave of absence
  • for a period of
  • I will be happy to assist
  • delegate my tasks
  • to ensure a smooth transition
  • handover my responsibilities
  • I apologize for any inconvenience
  • I appreciate your understanding
  • Thank you for your attention to this matter
  • Sincerely
  • [Your Name]
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