Band 6+: You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. You would like to reduce your working hours in order to study part time. Write a letter to your boss. In your letter • explain why you want to reduce your working hours • say which hours you would like to work • describe how your part-time studies would benefit your employer

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter to request you that I need a reduction in my working schedule so that I can focus on my enrolled studies.

Let me explain in more details. As a migrant carrying out two different tasks during a challenging phase – one is leading towards skills enhancement and other towards financial and social support. Thus, I would like to focus on my studies along with a hassle – free work schedule. There is a time clash between my classes and my shift hours, due to which I unable to focus on my studies, for which I had spent a lot.

It would be a great pleasure to have a schedule that does not become a barrier for the other necessary task of my course. I would like to work during weekends and one day from weekdays however, these days are in demand at our workplace with which I can assist team members and focus on my studies in rest of the time.

Moreover, the study I enrolled is the pathway towards my profession. The more I study hard, the more it will aid my career in enhancing business knowledge, which could lead me towards better position at our job site.

Please let me know if you would like to discuss this in person. I would be happy to come and look forward for your favourable response in this matter.

Thank you for your consideration.

Shilpa