You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You are studying for a qualification, and you would like some time off work to complete it.

Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:

• Ask for some time off to complete a qualification.
  • Suggest what you will do later at work if you have time off.
  • Say how the qualification helps your job or company.

Write at least 150 words.

MODEL ANSWER>>>

Dear Mr Jackson,

I am your staff from the marketing department, and I am writing to request two weeks leave to complete my final exams in Business Video Animation Technology.

As it was a correspondence course, I could attend the office works until now. However, the final exams are scheduled, and it is mandatory for all the candidates to be present at the exam centre for both the theory and practical sessions. As the exam starts on 15^th of this month, I would like you to avail me leave from then.

I expect that I would get some time off on Saturdays and Sundays, after 31^st of this month, when I can work overtime and compensate my pending works. Right now, I have found my colleague, Mr Mathew, who has agreed to do any emergency work which is delegated to me.

The program is rare and is being offered by the State Information Technology, and I am one among the 10 candidates who got selected from the state. Once I complete the course successfully, I would be able to produce innovative business videos and promote our marketing.

I look forward from you a prompt and positive reply.

Yours sincerely,

Lilly (Employee ID no: M214)