Summary
Do you need to ask your manager for a day off or leave work early? This A2 lesson will teach you how to make polite requests and talk about your future plans clearly. You'll gain confidence in discussing your schedule and needs in a professional way.
Vocabulary
The lesson introduces essential phrases for workplace communication, such as book a day off, get back to someone, and check my schedule. You will also learn how to say you will cover for someone and how to use in advance.
Grammar
The grammar focus is on future plans with 'will' and 'be going to'. You will learn when to use each form to talk about your intentions and decisions, especially when discussing work arrangements.
Practical English
This section focuses on asking for time off in real-life situations. You'll learn polite phrases like Do you have a minute?, I was hoping to take next Friday off, and Is it okay if I leave early tomorrow?
Discussion
There is a speaking activity where you can practise making polite requests and discussing your own future plans with other learners.
Reading
You will read an article about requesting time off, which will help you understand the topic better and see the new vocabulary in context.
