You would like to take some time off of work to attend a training course. Write a letter to your supervisor asking for permission to attend the course. In this letter, Describe the training course Say how it will help improve your job performance. Explain how much time you need off and ask for permission.

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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing in response to you about the training course. I would like to request time off from 18th January to 5th February to attend a training course.
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curriculum is designed to enhance my skills in Turkey, which I believe will be valuable to my current role and the team's
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success. I will ensure that my responsibilities are managed or delegated appropriately during my absence to minimize any impact on ongoing work. Please let me know if you need any additional information or would like to discuss
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further
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. I look forward to receiving a prompt reply and hearing from you as soon as possible. Yours sincerely, Anna
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Provide more details about the training course to demonstrate its relevance to your job. Include specific skills or knowledge you hope to gain.
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Indicate clearly how your duties will be handled in your absence to reassure your supervisor.
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Include a brief paragraph specifically explaining how the training will enhance your performance at work.
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Your letter succinctly explains the purpose of the training and requests time off.
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Your writing tone is polite and professional throughout the letter.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph in your letter is clearly focused on a single idea, ensuring clarity.

Word Count

IELTS says that you should write a minimum of 150 words in writing task 1. If you go under word count you will lose marks in task response.

A very long letter will not give you a higher band score.

Aim for between 160 to 190 words in writing task 1. This will ensure a concise letter and will be realistic in terms of time management. You have only 20 minutes to write the letter and you need around 5 minutes of planning time, so you will not be able to write a long letter in 15 minutes.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Professional development
  • Productivity
  • Skill enhancement
  • Industry trends
  • Delegating tasks
  • Reassure
  • Minimize disruption
  • Professional growth
  • Express appreciation
  • Comprehensive
  • Duration
  • Relevant
  • Directly relevant
  • Abreast
  • Institution
  • Propose
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