You need to take some time off of work to go on holiday. Write a letter to your direct manager. In your letter: Ask for time off and explain why Provide the dates and times for which you will be unavailable to work Describe what you will do to prepare or make up for your absence

Hello Madam, I am reaching out to ask if it would be possible to get some vacation time from work. I am Rajan, working on the fourth floor of the company. Yesterday, I got a call from the hospital that my mom was not doing well. She has a heart problem, and she is facing a lot of problems related to
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. She went to the hospital, and they admitted her. The doctor suggested her heart surgery. Unfortunately, my other sibling is in New York. I am the only one who can take care of her in the hospital. I am leaving on 15 May
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2025, and coming back on 30 May
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2025. I need a leave for 15 days so that I can leave her safely. I make sure that when I come back, I will do my makeup shifts to cover all the work. Usually, I am scheduled only for four days a week, but doing six is not a problem for me. I think you should consider my situation and approve my leave. Thank you for your attention to
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matter. Yours sincerely, Rajan

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Coherence and Cohesion
Make sure to structure your letter into clear paragraphs, each focusing on a specific point. For example, you could separate the request for time off from the reasons for the leave, and then detail your plans for covering your responsibilities.
Task Achievement
Consider providing a brief summary at the end of the letter reiterating your request and expressing gratitude for the consideration. This can enhance the clarity and politeness of your letter.
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The letter is polite and maintains a suitable writing tone, effectively conveying a personal situation that warrants the request for leave.
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The explanation for the leave is heartfelt and provides a strong context for your request, which is likely to resonate well with your manager.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite
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