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……………………,

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Dear Mr. Singh, I am writing to request 20 days'
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off for attending a wedding in my family. On date January 20, 2025, my sister is getting married,
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, I will need
time
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off from my work to attend her marriage in India. For
this
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occasion, I would require 20 days' leave, because I will have to do shopping, travel to India, and attend the ceremony. The rituals itself would take 4 to 5 days and because I will be going to my home country after a long
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, I want to spend some
time
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with my family members. I understand that currently, our company is going through tough times for product deliverables with limited resources. But, I will make sure that I give complete training to my colleagues about the work that I am doing currently.
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, I will be available for on-call or online support in times of emergency.
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, after coming back I will work overtime on a daily basis
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over the weekends to complete the remaining tasks. Thank you for your understanding. I would be grateful if you could please approve my
time
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off request. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Mitali Padiya

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coherence cohesion
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task achievement
The letter clearly explains why the time off is needed and provides a complete response to the task.
task achievement
A polite and professional tone is maintained throughout the letter.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing of the letter are appropriate and add to the flow and professionalism.
coherence cohesion
The logical structure of the letter is clear, making it easy for the reader to follow.
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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