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You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter -explain why you want to take time off work -give details of the amount of time you need -suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

Dear Mr. Terry, I Heta Arora, writing
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 letter to request you
for considering
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 my
short-time period
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short-term
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 leave for two weeks on
an
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apply
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account of
certificate
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the certificate
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 examination
of
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 Python technology for which I have registered.
As
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apply
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I have been learning
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 technology for four months, and find it more technical
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coding
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a coding
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 perspective where I need more
practise
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 to make myself proficient to get my certification.
Parallely
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, it is difficult to concentrate efficiently when I am working
therefore
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 I need time off from
work
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. My exam will be conducted on 2025, 20th July which is
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next month, thereby I would like to take leave from 2025, 5th July to 20th July. I can assure you,
before
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that before
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 my
work
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 break, I will explain every task which needs to be focused
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 my absence regarding ongoing projects to my colleague and team leader.
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, when I resume
work
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, I will coordinate with
team
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 to continue my
work
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 and if required I will do
over time
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overtime
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 to achieve task completion. I kindly request you to consider my leave for
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 specific concern and I appreciate your time to look into
this
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. Yours faithfully, Heta Arora

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task achievement
Make sure to have a clear introduction that states your purpose better.
coherence and cohesion
Try to use clear topic sentences at the beginning of each paragraph to guide the reader.
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Ensure that the letter maintains a formal tone throughout, especially in your opening and closing.
positive
The letter is polite and expresses respect towards the manager.
positive
You provided specific dates for your requested leave, which is helpful.
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