You work for a small company. You need to arrange for some time off work. Write a letter to your employer. In your letter • explain why you want to take time off work • give details of how long you will be away • suggest how you will make up for the lost time Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear……………………,

Dear Sir , I am writing to request
for
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a
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one week off next month in order to take care of my children because my wife is going
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a wedding .
We
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unable to arrange
caregiver
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or nanny for our children because my daughter has
allergy
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an allergy
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from
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multiple things ,
therefore
, one of us
need
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to be with our daughter all the time
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her health issues . She
also
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from
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anxiety issues too . I am requesting
for
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one week off because my wife will be away for
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five days
due to
her
friend
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wedding .
Also
, I talk to my assistant to make
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me
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notes for any important information regarding upcoming projects and send it to me through
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an
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email .
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, I create
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on
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coming in that particular week and already
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it to you . If you have any questions please contact me . I would really appreciate
if
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you could give
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five days off . I look forward to your reply . Yours faithfully, Roopkamal Kaur .
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structure
Remember to divide your letter into clear paragraphs. Each paragraph should contain one main idea.
sentenceVariety
Try to vary your sentence structures to make your writing more engaging and to better demonstrate your English abilities.
linkingWords
Consider using a range of linking words to help your letter flow more smoothly and to connect your ideas more effectively.
proofreading
Make sure you proofread your letter to catch any spelling or grammar errors.
taskResponse
You successfully explained why you need time off, detailed the duration, and suggested ways to make up for the lost time, effectively covering all tasks.
tone
Your tone is appropriately formal and respectful, which suits the context of the letter well.

Structure your letter

A letter needs to be written using a proper format, including the following:

  • A greeting (Dear sir/madam, Dear John, Dear Mr. Smith)
  • The main body (consisting of paragraphs for each part of the letter)
  • A closing (Yours sincerely, Yours faithfully, Best wishes, Kind regards, Love)

When writing a letter as part of the IELTS General Training Writing Task 1, it is important to include the bullet points presented to you in the question.

All three bullet points need to be presented. And remember that some bullet points contain more than one element. So, make sure to watch for ‘and’ and plurals.

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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:
  • Requesting time off
  • Family commitments
  • Health reasons
  • Personal development
  • Duration
  • Compensate
  • Delegating tasks
  • Minimize impact
  • Urgent matters
  • Accommodate
  • Gratitude
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