Summary
Navigating workplace requests can be tricky, especially when you need time off. This lesson will equip you with the polite language and confidence to make these requests professionally, ensuring smooth communication with your manager.
Vocabulary
Students will learn essential phrases for workplace communication, including to call in sick, to take a day off, and how to say something happens at short notice. You'll also encounter terms like to cover for someone and a personal day.
Grammar
The lesson focuses on making polite requests with modal verbs. You'll discover how to use 'could' and 'may' to sound more formal and respectful when asking for something in a professional setting.
Practical English
You'll practise practical phrases for asking for time off in advance. Learn how to introduce your request politely with 'I was hoping to speak with you about taking some time off' and clearly state your needs like 'Would it be possible for me to take a week off from the 10th to the 17th?'
Discussion
There's a dedicated discussion activity to help you practise using the new language. You'll have the chance to share your own experiences and role-play different scenarios for requesting time off.
Reading
The lesson uses a real article as its source material, providing authentic context for understanding workplace communication. You'll read about common situations and advice related to requesting leave.
