2.09 Asking for leave
Xin nghỉ phép
Dialogue
A: Execuse me, Mr Wang, can I ask for one day's leave tomorrow.
B: What's the reason?
A: I caught a terrible cold.
B: I'm very sorry to hear that. Have you been to a doctor?
A: Not yet.
B: You really need to see a doctor.
A: I know. I have taken some medicine. I think I will recover soon.
B: OK, go home and stay in bed.
Useful Expressions
- I want to ask for a leave.
- Do you mind if I take tomorrow off?
- I would like to know I could ask for a casual leave of absence for one day on March 1st, this Friday.
- He went home on leave.
- I'm sorry, but I can't work today. I am feeling a little bit uncomfortable.
Vocabulary
- casual leave of absence: xin phep vang mat
- ask for a leave: xin nghi phep
Casual leave of absence
(Don xin phep vang mat)
To: John Stone, Manager.
Form: Ryan Liu, Human Resource Department.
Date: March 1st, 2006.
1.3.2006
Subject: Casual Leave of Absence
John, I would like to know if I could ask for a casual leave of absence for one day on March 2nd, this Friday.
This morning I received a telephone call from my parents, telling me that my grandfather got ill. As the only grandson of my grandfather, I should go to the hospital to take care of him. I belive he will recover soon.
Concerning my work load: As Friday is not as busy as the other weekday, I think a one-day leave this Friday may be the best solution. I apologize for the inconvinience my absence from work may cause.
Thanks. I'll call you at 3:30 p.m or you call me at any time.
Sick Leave
(Don xin nghi benh)
To: Sir Wilson, Director.
From: Hung Le, Sale Department.
Date: Apirl 1st, 2020.
1.4.2010.
Subject: Sick Leave.
Sir Wilson, I would like to know if I ask for a sick leave for one day on day on Apirl 2nd this Friday.
I fell rather unwell. I feel hot and cold. I cough a lot at night and take some aspirin, but it didn't help much. So I want to see the doctor.
Concerning my workload: As Friday is not as busy as the other weekdays, I think a one-day leave this Friday may be the best solution. I apologize for the inconvinience my work may cause.
Thanks. I will call you at 3:30 p.m or you can call me at any time.
Vacation Leave
(Don xin nghi phep)
To: Scott, Deputy Director.
Form: Khanh Ly, IT Department.
Date: June 1st, 2020.
1.6.2020.
Subject: Vacation
Scott, I would like to know if I could ask a vacation three days from January 2nd to January 4th, 2020.
I still have eight days left. Spring festival is coming. It is very hard for me to get the train ticket. So I want to have the vacation.
Thanks. I'll call you at 3:30 p.m or you can call me at anytime.
