You are working for a company and need to take some time off work. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: - explain why you want to take time off - give details of the amount of time you need - suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Smith, I am writing to request
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twenty
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month. In order to have
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for
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smooth execution of work in my absence, I wanted to have
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prior approval. As you are aware that I have a younger sister in my siblings,
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am glad to share that her marriage has been finalized and scheduled
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the month of August. It is going to be
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ceremony in my home country for which my presence will be required there because
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India, it is considered a bad omen to not have the brother present
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their sister's wedding. At the least, I will be requiring 20
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off from work as I will be the one responsible for all the
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preparations
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event.
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, I have to stay back for
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after concluding the function so as to see off all the guests. My responsibilities are even more significant as there is no one else to complete our religious rituals. While I will be in India, I would be available online for any critical situation.
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, I have planned
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my task to my teammate
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Kumar for routine
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activities.
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, I will ensure to finish off all my
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tendencies
before the period of my absence. The invitation for the occasion will reach you in coming few
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and I would really
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appreciate
your visit in my sister's wedding. Yours sincerely, Aman Malik
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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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