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Learn how to ask for a day off in English with this short workplace conversation between a female employee and her manager.

Practice useful Business English phrases for requesting time off, explaining a personal situation and speaking politely to your boss. Listen to the dialogue, read the English subtitles and repeat each sentence to improve your speaking skills.

Useful phrases:
• Could I take tomorrow off?
• Can someone cover your tasks?
• Thank you for understanding.
• I hope everything goes well.

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00:00Good morning, Mr. Carter. Could I take tomorrow off?
00:03Tomorrow? We have the project review in the afternoon.
00:06I know. My mother has an urgent appointment, and she needs me there.
00:09Can someone cover your tasks?
00:11Yes. I finished the report and sent Mia all the client notes. I'll also keep my phone on.
00:16That sounds organized. Update the team calendar before you leave.
00:19Of course. Thank you for understanding.
00:21You're welcome. I hope everything goes well.
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