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Band 6+: 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

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Dear Miss Richell,

I am writing this letter to formally request a paid time off next week for three days. This time off is in response to the invitation to participate at a free seminar sponsored by the British Council.

The all-expense seminar-workshop is going to take place in Baguio City, where teachers who are trained to teach the curriculum for the International English Language Testing System or IELTS are expected to participate. I am presenting myself to particpate on the training program for I have been trained for the curriculum itself. In addition, it is a three-day seminar that falls on the 4th of May, and concludes on the 6th.

I have already arranged and prepared the lessons on the days I will be taking a leave of absence from, and have throroughly discussed the details with the teachers who will be tasked to do the substitution. Furthermore, the accommodation and the air fare to and from the venue have been fully covered by the sponsors themselves, so there is no need for the institution to reimburse on any financial responsibility.

If granted, it would be a substantial advantage for me and for our institution to take part in this timely opportunity. Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to address them promptly at your perusal and convenience.

Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

JV Sanchez

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Vocabulary Repetition:
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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses the task by explaining the reason for the time off, providing the dates, and suggesting how the work can be managed. The information is relevant and sufficient. To improve, ensure complete accuracy in grammar and word choice to achieve a higher level of clarity and precision.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the flow could be improved with better transitions between paragraphs. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas more smoothly. For example, in the second paragraph, the connection between attending the seminar and the request for time off could be made more explicit. Also, ensure that each paragraph focuses on a single main idea to enhance clarity.

Lexical Resource

The letter demonstrates a good range of vocabulary, appropriate for a formal request. However, there are instances where word choice could be more precise to enhance the impact and clarity of your message. For example, instead of 'presenting myself to particpate,' consider a more concise phrase like 'attending' or 'participating in'. Overall, the vocabulary is adequate, but refining word choices can elevate the letter's professionalism.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter exhibits a mix of simple and complex sentence structures, but grammatical errors impact the overall clarity. Pay close attention to subject-verb agreement, correct tense usage, and proper article usage. For instance, 'particpate' is misspelled, and the sentence structure in the second paragraph is somewhat convoluted. Proofreading carefully and focusing on accurate grammar will significantly improve the letter's effectiveness.

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