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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 the letter : explain why you want to take time off work give details of the amount of time you need suggest how your work would be covered while you are away

#company #time #work #manager #amount
Dear Mr Hassen I am writing to you
this
 letter to request a few weeks off work. The reason why I want it is that lately my mother has become sick and she lives alone in another city and she has got no one there to look after her;
therefore
, my presence next to her is needed in order to stay with her and to take care of her
as well as
 ensuring that she takes her medication on time. It would be preferable if I get a month off, but I would not mind if it is only 3 weeks,
also
, it would be better to start on November 14th because I have already booked a flight later that day. Regarding who will assure that all my tasks are accomplished and well done whilst I am absent is my assistant, Zaki, I have already given him an idea about my daily routine
as well as
 the contact number of each of our clients. Please give
this
 matter your immediate attention Yours sincerely SABER Youcef
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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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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