You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Ask for some time off to complete a qualification. Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off. Say how the qualification helps your job or company.
Dear Mr. Booth,
I hope
this
letter finds you in good health. The purpose of my correspondence today is to formally request one week off from our company. Allow me to explain this
further
.
I have enrolled in a six-week course about the ethical practice of physiotherapy assistants in Canada at Alberta University; my exams are coming in the upcoming month. Therefore
, I need this
time for preparation. I am willing to give all my attention to this
exam without any distractions.
Nevertheless
, I would like to assure you that I will compensate my working hours on Saturday and Sunday. Additionally
, I will work extra hours on weekdays until I am compensated for my hours. Moreover
, Aisha will take care of all the meetings arranged in these five days.
Qualifying in this
subject will help me enhance my knowledge about ethical practice.
Additionally
, it will benefit our organisation as,
families prefer to rely on legal ethical practices. Remove the comma
apply
This
certification course can help us improve the standards of care we provide to the patient.
Thank you for your consideration of this
matter, I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Joy SmithSubmitted by patel2dhruvil202 on
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Enhancement
For future improvement, consider providing more detailed plans about how you'll make up for the time off, including specific commitments to ensure work continuity.
Enhancement
To strengthen your argument, add more examples of how the qualification directly benefits the company, perhaps by mentioning specific skills or knowledge that you would bring back to your role.
Structure
Your letter has a clear structure with a logical flow of ideas, making your request easy to follow.
Professional Tone
The greeting and closing sections of your letter were polite and appropriate, which is key in professional communication.
Task Achievement
You successfully explained the reason for your time off, provided a solution for your absence, and connected the qualification to benefits for your job and the company, effectively covering all parts of the task.
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.