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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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Hello David, I have an emergency in my family. If it is possible, I would like to take some days off
next
 week. My parents are building a new house in Moscow, but recently they found out that there are some issues regarding documents. I believe their agent made some mistakes while collecting the papers and now it looks like we do not have rights to the lands. I need to go back to Russia and help my parents to deal with
this
 nonsense. From the
first
 glance, it may take a week, but if you approved
this
, I would take 2 weeks just in case. While I am off, Martin would be in charge of the project. We are excelling
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 it and I am sure that we will be able to release the software in time. Please let me know about your decision as soon as possible. Best regards, Artem.
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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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