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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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Dear sir, I am your employee and
work
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 under sales department. I am writing
this
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 letter because I want a few days'
leave
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leaves
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 from
work
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 as my uncle is suffering from liver cancer and he is in very serious condition. He lives in Islamabad which is 8
hours
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hour's
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 drive from Lahore so, I want to meet him due to his illness. I would not go there if it was not necessary.
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, I need just three days off from
work
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 starting from 23rd July, Monday to 25th July, Wednesday and I will be back on Thursday morning.
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, while I will be away from my job, my tasks could be covered by my friend and colleague Ali and the rest of the
work
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 I will do when I return to the job by doing over time. Ali has given me
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favor
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favour
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 without any reluctance. I will be very thankful to you if you allow me
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 break. I am waiting for your response. Yours sincerely,
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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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