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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

#company #time #work #manager #amount
Dear Mr Rawson, I am writing to ask your permission
thay
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that
 I need some time off work to attend
a
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apply
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my
friends
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friend's
friends'
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 wedding party and
visiting
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visit
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 my
parents
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parent's
parents'
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 new apartment. Actually, I haven't planned to break from work for a year. But one of my friends suddenly
invented
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invited
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 me to attend the special day of his life. And I can't reject it because he was always visiting my
parties
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party
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.
Furthermore
, my parents moved to the new apartment
last
 month, because of my brother's study at university. And , they want to show me their new apartment near the city
center
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centre
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.
Additionally
, my father recently had an operation and I haven't seen him since that . I would really appreciate your permission to leave from
2th
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2nd
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 the March to 8th 2024. And I will continue my work the next day. I am looking forward to hearing
you
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from you
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 and expecting your kind cooperation.
Your
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Yours
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 sincerely, Nozigul
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coherence cohesion
Ensure that each paragraph has a clear main idea and that this idea is fully developed within that paragraph. In your letter, while each paragraph introduces a new idea, expanding on these ideas with more detail or examples would strengthen your message.
coherence cohesion
For a more logical structure, consider organizing your letter so that each paragraph flows into the next with smoother transitions. For example, after mentioning the wedding, you could connect this to visiting your parents by discussing how this opportunity allows you to fulfill personal responsibilities.
task achievement
Your letter adequately addresses the tasks required by the prompt, including the reason for taking time off, the amount of time needed, and a suggestion for covering your work. To enhance task achievement, you could include more specific suggestions on how your responsibilities could be managed in your absence, such as proposing a colleague who could take over certain tasks.
task achievement
While the tone of your letter is suitably formal and polite, paying close attention to spelling and grammar would improve the overall quality of your writing. For instance, correct the spelling of 'thay' to 'that', 'invented' to 'invited', '2th' should be '2nd', and ensure proper punctuation throughout.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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You are not ready for IELTS Speaking, if you

  • Can’t speak smoothly without pauses.
  • Use simple words and lack vocabulary.
  • Feel nervous and anxious when speaking.
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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