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 Sir or Madam, I am writing
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letter to ask for time off starting from the 10th of April. I am thrilled that my sister, Sara, is having a baby
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Spring.
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is the first grandchild to be born in our big family and everyone is happy. She needs all the emotional support she can get from me because I am the only brother she has. She will be needing me for a week, and I have to stay with her before, during and after the delivery of her child. that being said, I need to ask you for a whole week's vacation from the 10th of April till the 17th of the same month, to be able to offer the needed help. Please, have no worries about my work progress. I will make sure to finish the reports you assigned to me earlier
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month.
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, I am keeping my Email open during
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whole period in case you feel the urge to contact me. I am hoping to obtain your approval as
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will mean a favour to me. Yours faithfully, John Walker
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task response
Provide more specific details about the family event and its significance to enhance task response.
coherence cohesion
Ensure there is a clear flow of ideas from one sentence to the next to improve coherence and cohesion.
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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